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Once within the home, Zientek allegedly struck Duchon on the head with a baseball bat, seriously injuring her before shooting her in the chest. Following the incident, Duchon was taken to a local hospital where she succumbed to her injuries.
Claims of Self-Defense
In a bizarre twist, Zientek called the authorities himself to confess to the crime, asserting it was a case of self-defense. He contended that Duchon was armed during the altercation, complicating the narrative surrounding the event. Zientek claimed that Duchon had sought a protection order against him in the past, alleging that she had found multiple firearms in the home they shared.