LOUISVILLE (WHAS11) – A Radcliff man is facing charges after police said he sexually and physically assaulted his ex-girlfriend.
The woman later died at the hospital.
Daniel Simpson is facing assault and sodomy charges in connection to the crime.
Investigators said they were first called to the hospital on Aug. 12 where Christiana Howard was unresponsive and in critical condition.
Police said her injuries were consistent with someone choking her. She spent several days on life support before she died.
Investigators said Simpson admitted Howard was with him that weekend and he was the only one around when she was injured.
Simpson also said the two had a relationship in the past.
Police said no decision has been made if he will face additional charges.