Man Accused of Neglecting Wife to Death Will Not Stand Trial

A Manassas Park man arrested in connection with his wife's death will not stand trial on his charges, after the Prince William County Commonwealth's Attorneys office decided not to prosecute the case.

Barry J. Karsh, 62, of 123 Evans St. was arrested in April and charged with abuse and neglect of a vulnerable adult.

Karsh’s estranged wife, Jennie Karsh, of Manassas was found dead in her home at 9504 Park St. on Aug. 11. Authorities who responded to the scene said the victim was in poor physical condition and appeared to weigh less than 90 pounds.

Officers investigating Jennie Karsh’s death spoke to social services employees who said Barry Karsh had inquired about how to get his wife committed.

They, in turn, gave him instructions on how to become his wife’s legal guardian.

Barry Karsh told police he’d tried to obtain guardianship over his wife, but her daughter wouldn’t let him, according to the affidavit.

The victim’s daughter told police that Karsh’s statement about her wasn’t true and that she had actually offered to pay for an attorney and help him with the guardianship process, but he hadn’t followed through.

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