Philipsburg: --- Ausula Nessa Edward aged 30 who surrendered to police on Thursday for the stabbing of Angel Marlin was given an eight day extension which was requested by the prosecution. Edward a mother of four admitted to police that she stabbed the well known drug addict in self defense on Wednesday afternoon when the deceased confronted her for house rent monies that was not yet due.
Chief Prosecutor Taco Stein said his office is busy investigating the woman's claim of self defense.
Edward was taken to the Philipsburg Police Station on Thursday after she consulted with a lawyer for legal advice prior to surrendering to authorities. It is understood that Edward with be represented by Monique Hoftman.