Effie Ratley 's , four weeks , sentenced to life without parole for murdering wife . Prosecutors : Ratley beat wife with hammer 25 after rescuing her from fire . He offered to buy a new tire for her and change it . Family says Michael Ratley was gentle man ; attorneys call murder `` single , horrible snapshot '' Michael Ratley family recall her spirit , love for newborn son .
Effie Ratley 's , four weeks , sentenced to life without parole for murdering wife . Prosecutors : Ratley beat wife with hammer 25 after rescuing her from fire . Family says Michael Ratley was gentle man ; attorneys call murder `` single , horrible snapshot '' Michael Ratley family recall her spirit , love for newborn son .