Authorities say domestic violence played a role in death of Douglas woman

By Alli Knothe, Globe Correspondent

Authorities today called the Friday death of a Douglas woman a “tragic case of domestic violence.” Lisa Stilkey, 44, died from injuries received after falling from a second-floor window.

Her husband, Allen Stilkey, 40, a former arm wrestling champion, was arraigned today on charges of manslaughter, assault and battery, and threatening to commit a crime.

During a search of the home the couple shared on Gilboa Street, State Police reported seeing “obvious signs of a struggle, including broken glass and broken furniture,” according to the office of Worchester County District Attorney, Joseph D. Early Jr.

Lisa Stilkey was found seriously injured outside her home after midnight on Friday. She was pronounced dead an hour later at the University of Massachusetts Memorial Medical Center in Worcester.

An autopsy revealed that Lisa Stilkey sustained “severe injuries to her torso, including many rib injuries,” according to Early.

Allen Stilkey has been held without bail at the Uxbridge District Court and is due in court again on March 5.