A decade-old police report from Michigan is now providing crucial context in the ongoing investigation into the disappearance of an American woman in the Bahamas, revealing a pattern of domestic conflict between the missing woman and her husband.
The 2015 incident report from Kentwood, Michigan, documents previous allegations of assault between the couple, according to records now being examined by investigators. The woman had been arrested following a domestic violence incident at that time, court documents show.
Her husband has claimed that she fell overboard during a boating incident on Sunday, but authorities are reviewing the couple's history as part of their investigation into the disappearance.
The emergence of these historical records has intensified scrutiny of the case, with investigators now examining whether prior conflicts between the pair may have relevance to current circumstances. Authorities continue to gather evidence and conduct interviews related to the incident in the Caribbean.
The investigation remains active, with multiple agencies coordinating efforts to determine the exact circumstances surrounding her disappearance.
This report is based on information from NBC News coverage of the ongoing investigation.