UMass Amherst Chef of the Year Jeffrey MacDonald accused of murdering wife inside campus hotel room

An award-winning “Chef of the Year” at the University of Massachusetts Amherst is accused of murdering his wife inside an on-campus hotel on Wednesday.Jeffrey MacDonald admitted to police that he intentionally beat his wife, Emma MacDonald, “to death using his hands, feet, as well as a variety of other objects,” according to a police report obtained by the Boston Globe.Jeffrey MacDonald, a 36-year-old executive sous chef of UMass Amherst dining, said it was “his intent to kill his wife in doing so” inside their room at the UMass Campus Center hotel.Police responded to the on-campus lodging at around 7:40 p.m.after reports of an emergency where a “violent struggle” broke out between Jeffrey MacDonald and police.

At one point, Jeffrey MacDonald allegedly threw multiple objects at the police and repeatedly struck one of the officers in the face.After subduing the crazed chef, officers entered the room and discovered Emma MacDonald’s lifeless body inside the hotel’s room 413, according to the outlet.Emma, a 31-year-old staff member at the university, was pronounced dead at the scene.“Given the significant nature of the female’s injuries, it seemed apparent to investigators that her injuries had resulted from a violent assault,” the police report stated.University officials said there was no threat to campus in an email sent out to staff on Thursday.“I want to acknowledge that this is heartbreaking and deeply unsettling news for our campus.Our thoughts are with those affected, including the families, friends, and colleagues of the individuals involved,” Chancellor Javier Reyes said, according to Boston25 News.

“I also recognize that the lack of complete information may add to the distress many are feeling, but this is necessary to protect the integrity of the ongoing investigation.MacDonald was arrested and charged with first-degree murder and one count of assault and battery upon a police officer.He pleaded not guilty during his arraign...