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A Washington man accused of strangling his wife is set to be arraigned March 5. 70 year old James Blum is charged with second-degree murder in the death of 67 year old Patricia Blum. She was found unresponsive in the couple’s home in early January. She was later pronounced at a hospital. Court documents show James Blum’s arraignment was initially scheduled for Monday.