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Woman in Oklahoma high-rise death says she shoved husband in self-defense

TULSA — A window-safety consultant says the Tulsa apartment where Joshua Hilberling fell to his death had “unusually thin” windows that weren't well-maintained.

BY THE ASSOCIATED PRESS | Published: March 15, 2013

Amber Hilberling walks to the courtroom for her hearing at the Tulsa courthouse on Wednesday. MICHAEL WYKE/Tulsa World

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Prosecutors contend Amber Hilberling intentionally shoved her husband to his death and on Thursday called police detectives who testified they saw no signs of a struggle in the couple's apartment.

Prosecutors also introduced a pair of crime scene photos showing a green canvas duffel bag packed and standing in the living room and a picture of the couples' closet. Half of the clothes were gone, and the items that were left appeared to be blouses and other women's clothing.

A detective testified Thursday that the luggage in the living room contained men's clothes, some of Joshua Hilberling's documents, a DVD player and some DVDs.

Prosecutors rested their case late Thursday.

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