Michigan Man Charged After Allegedly Attempting To Assist Wife In Suicide

ISABELLA COUNTY (WWJ) - A husband and wife with a pact to die ends with the husband being charged after allegedly attempting to help his wife end her life.

According to WNEM.com, the couple felt hopeless because their families did not approve of their marriage.

"The Isabella County Sheriff's Department says Patrick Bergeron, 45, and his wife Dena McClain, 46, became frustrated because no one wanted them to be together, despite the fact they were married.

So on Valentine's Day, investigators say the Chippewa Township couple decided to commit suicide by slicing their wrists. Dena told deputies she took approximately 20 Xanax and Patrick drank about a fifth of McMasters. Dena then claims she told her husband she didn't have the guts to cut her wrist with a box cutter, and asked him if he would."

Bergeron reportedly said he would, according to the report.

Bergeron has been charged with intent to assist with a suicide, in addition to other charges in connection with a parole violation.