‘90s R&B Singer Facing Charges Over Wife’s Murder

A singer from '90s American R&B group Hi-Five is facing charges over the murder of his wife.

Russell Neal, a member of Hi-Five who had a couple of hits during the decade including I Like The Way (The Kissing Game) and She's Playing Hard To Get, handed himself over to the police last Wednesday night and told them his wife was dead inside their apartment.

Numerous reports claim Neal's wife, Catherine Martinez, was found suffering from multiple stab wounds and was pronounced dead at the scene. Neal is currently in police custody.

TMZ reported that Neal asked for an attorney when he handed himself over to police. Lawyer for Hi-Five, Chris Brown told the entertainment website that "We are aware of the situation and are presently evaluating it." Neal is expected to be charged over the incident.

Hi-Five were part of the New Jack Swing movement that was at its peak during the early '90s, working closely with legendary R&B producer Teddy Riley. Their original lead vocalist Tony Thompson died of a drug overdose in 2007.