OCALA, Fla. (WCJB/Gray News) – A 93-year-old man in Florida allegedly tried to kill his wife of 60 years, according to authorities.

Deputies responded to Helmut Lockner’s home Saturday on reports of a domestic battery.

Lockner’s wife of 60 years told deputies that as they sat in the living room watching television, the 93-year-old man complained of pain and said he wanted to die.

He allegedly walked behind his wife and wrapped a rope around her neck. WCJB reported.

He managed to get his hand between the rope and his neck to free himself.

After freeing herself, she ran to the porch to call 911. The officer could allegedly hear Lockner say, “You can die with me.”

The woman told investigators Lockner tried to kill her two weeks ago by putting a pillow over her head.

However, she managed to stop him and thought he wouldn’t try to hurt her again.

Lockner later told deputies he was dying and didn’t want to leave his wife alone.

He also told authorities that he planned to kill his wife with a rope and then hang himself.

Lockner was booked into the Marion County Jail on two counts of attempted first-degree murder.

No bond has been set at this time.

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