But Mrs Goodman contended that Mr Goodman had fallen down the stairs while she was out .
According to the Los Angeles Police Department , Mrs Goodman had killed her 80 - year - old husband , Mr Alan Goodman , in their home in California .
Mrs Goodman contended that Mr Mr had fallen down the stairs while Goodman was out .
According to the Los Angeles Police Department , Mrs Goodman had killed her 80 - year - old husband , Mr Alan Goodman , in their home in California .