Husband confesses to wife's murder

(ANSA) - Bologna, April 14 - The husband of Liliana Bartolini, 51, found with her throat cut near Bologna on the night between Tuesday and Wednesday, has confessed to murdering her after a row about an alleged affair he was having, judicial sources said Thursday. Andrea Balboni, a 52-year-old taxi driver, had been detained Wednesday after failing to persuade investigators of his innocence during a long questioning session. Bartolini was found dead in her home at Miravalle di Molinella with a deep wound to her throat. The husband, who said he found the body after coming home late, reported it to authorities.