JIM KRAUSENECK (in court): To this day it's still very difficult for me to talk about the circumstances that surrounded her death. He was the youngest Texaco gas station owner in Lake Charles, Louisiana, son Kevin Nix told Snapped, airing Sundays at 6/5c on Oxygen. And Krauseneck's lawyers say that forcing him to defend a 40-year-old case violated his constitutional right to a fair trial. Do support our work to counter one sided gender biased narratives in the media. Get an all-access pass to never-before-seen content, free digital evidence kits, and much more! It wasn't long before Stephanie went missing. Remember, he was a repeat sex offender. February 25, 2023 / 11:10 PM A Florida woman who allegedly shot and killed her terminally ill husband in an apparent murder-suicide plot at a Daytona Beach hospital has been indicted. But 11 years later they divorced and soon after he was arrested for kidnapping Denise Williams at gunpoint to convince her not to turn him in to police, according to the paper. So, investigators pursued evidence that didn't rely on the frailties of memory. Steve Hunt: They wanted us to believe that the maul was used to break that pane of glass. Though the immediate appearance of Kens dead body didnt rule out the possibility of a suicide, certain factors began to poke holes in Judiths narrative., The blood on the side of his head was dry and I could see lividity. DA Sandra Doorley: You have to remember, back in 1982, there was no such thing as DNA testing. The nature of Nixs bullet wounds also didnt align with the scenario Judith described., Judith Nix, 69, was subsequently arrested for murder in the first degree, reported Tulsa NBC-affiliate KJRH-TV., Angela Moore was also arrested and was subsequently charged with accessory to commit murder, according to Tulsa ABC-affiliate KTUL., Intent on investigating Judiths allegations of abuse, authorities discovered that in the waning days of the marriage, she had filed a protective order against Ken in 2011. Required fields are marked *. Erin Moriarty: What made him confess to Stephanie's murder? A new study reveals an increase of gun-related deaths to about four women a day. Rachel Rear: What ultimately made him confess was that he was dying. The couple had given birth to their first child. PATRICK GALLAGHER: Common sense tells you she died early that morning. But come 2022, James Krauseneck, the successful businessman and father, headed to trial. She claimed that due to his health problems, Ken was lonely and needed help but was impossible to live with., She said Ken told her she owed him money that he had spent on her daughters and alleged he was physically abusive., Hes threatened me all the time. And so, his lawyers insist that Feb. 19, 1982, was a typical morning, in a home defined by love, until a stranger slipped in and took it all away. Theres a gun lying right by his left hand, she told the operator, according to Tulsas ABC-affiliate, Believing Shelly wasnt being truthful, Broken Arrow Police arrested Michelle Davis-Pearson and charged her with suspicion of being an accessory to murder after the fact, according to Oklahoma City ABC-affiliate, He said, If you do not give me the money I will kill you and hide your body,', Judith Nix, 69, was subsequently arrested for murder in the first degree, reported Tulsa NBC-affiliate, Angela Moore was also arrested and was subsequently charged with accessory to commit murder, according to Tulsa ABC-affiliate, Intent on investigating Judiths allegations of abuse, authorities discovered that in the waning days of the marriage, she had filed a protective order against Ken in 2011. SHARON KRAUSENECK (walking through court lobby with Sara): He's innocent. There was also Krauseneck's behavior. We have a lot of faith. Gary Craig reports for the Rochester Democrat and Chronicle. Steve Hunt: There's a lot of questions and things just didn't make sense. First published on February 25, 2023 / 11:10 PM. He voluntarily surrendered to authorities a week later. Create a free profile to get unlimited access to exclusive videos, breaking news, sweepstakes, and more! It was dismissed when the couple failed to appear for a court hearing, according to, In March 2017, Judith Nix was found guilty of first-degree murder. SARA KRAUSENECK (in court): I've been blessed with the most extraordinary parents. Erin Moriarty: You wanted to surprise him? The New York Post reported that Winchester and Denise Willaims carried on their secret relationship until 2005 when they married. He loved cars and motorcycles. . "My parents drove up, and me and my brother were telling them everything that happened, which was that I had found him dead and dumped his body in the pond.". A month later, she was sentenced to life in prison, according to. If found guilty in trial, Davidson faced nine to 99 years in prison. Erin Moriarty: Less than 24 hours after he found his wife murdered? I suffocated him with a pillow. He said, If you do not give me the money I will kill you and hide your body,' Judith told investigators.. Ranjana Ramteke, a retired government officer, from Maharashtras Chandrapur district has been arrested for murdering her husband Shyam Ramteke in August this year, While the accused wife initially projected death of her spouse due to heart attack, she got exposed while confessing her crime in an audio recording, which was retrieved only now. One officer observes that she is "sitting right beside the bed" in her husband's hospital room. Sarah Jean Hartsfield, 48, was indicted for murder in her husband's death on Friday after he passed away from a suspicious illness last month. Attorneys Bill Easton and Michael Wolford are trying to save James Krauseneck. But could Jim Krauseneck have committed such a brutal murder and left his baby daughter alone in that house? Powered and implemented by FactSet Digital Solutions. I did notice that every afternoon he was drinking, but then I noticed he was using caffeine pills," Davidson told "20/20." Market data provided by Factset. Patrick Gallagher: The only way that gets in there is when the bag is being opened, when items are being placed in that bag. On Feb. 19, 1982, police officers arrived at the Brighton home of Jim and Cathy Krauseneck and encountered a horrific scene. When police arrived at the couples Somers Point Road home, they found David Wigglesworth suffering from a gunshot wound in the bedroom. Rachel Rear: Once he confessed to Stephanie's murder and realized that he could get things in exchange for confession, all of a sudden then he started wheeling and dealing and making more deals. Erin Moriarty: That would be a very scary thing that somebody is accusing you of killing someone. Sheriff Tyree Jones said Ernest Weems, 41, is in custody accused of fatally shooting his wife, Twyla Weems, 36, Monday morning at a home in the 2400 block of South Pine Lea Drive. In January 2005, Davidson reported her husband, Air Force Staff Sgt. When she told him she didnt have the money, she said he pulled a gun on her. But Sara's grandfather Cathy's father wants to make sure Jim Krauseneck spends the rest of his life paying for her death. In March 2017, Judith Nix was found guilty of first-degree murder. Your email address will not be published. Rachel Rear: He would've been out of prison at the time that Cathy was killed. Erin Moriarty: Did Jim at that point think maybe I'd better call a lawyer? A Texas woman whose husband died of a "suspicious illness" last month was indicted by a grand jury for felony murder on Friday, the Chambers County Sheriff's Office announced. MORE: Husband charged with murder of missing Her remains found 7 years later. Powered and implemented by FactSet Digital Solutions. DA Sandra Doorley: Because his confession didn't match up to the facts, as simple as that. Sharon and Jim Krauseneck married in 1999. Steve Hunt: You could see his heart pounding through his shirt. I don't doubt for a moment he was innocent. And in that type of a tone. DETECTIVE: We just want to kind of revamp everything, go through everything again with you. Legal Statement. Ranjana murdered her husband on August 6. We do handle a lot of burglaries And this was not a burglary. He testified that he wound up shooting Michael Williams in the face with a 12-gauge shotgun and then burying the body near a lake, according to reports. Rachel Rear: He went into Stephanie's apartment And then she screamed And then he choked her And she died. Mutual Fund and ETF data provided by Refinitiv Lipper. "48 Hours" spoke to friends and family who said the couple had seemed happy. This contracted what Judith had initially told police. Erin Moriarty: Was there any sign that Cathy had been sexually assaulted or that she had had any contact at all with her killer? Ken and Judith Nix seemed to have a happy marriage for over 25 years. I want people to know what did and didn't happen.". I know he did not murder his wife. But Ed Laraby didn't stop with Stephanie Kupchynsky. Det. British serial killer Mary Elizabeth Wilson was known as the Merry Widow of Windy Nook and saw four husbands die in rapid succession in the mid-1950s. Inside, was a faint shoe print as if someone had stepped in it to hold it open. He loved cars and motorcycles. Mark Libertore: It was a single blow to the head. PROSECUTOR PATRICK GALLAGHER (closing argument): You look at the evidence, it's clear. We think that someone was Ed Laraby. Det. in the true sense for all genders - most brands distance themselves from advertising on a portal like ours. On the contrary. former Broken Arrow Police Sgt. The judge ruled in favor of the prosecution, saying the tracker was legal and the evidence gained by the tracker was admissible. Marylue Wigglesworth, 51, was arrested and charged with gunning down her husband, David Wigglesworth, 57, at their Mays Landing home on Christmas night. Michael Severance served five tours in the Middle East. Sharon says Jim told her about Cathy's 1982 murder but didn't offer details. Mutual Fund and ETF data provided by Refinitiv Lipper. An inquest has opened into the death of a woman who was murdered by her 'sadistic' husband following his release from a secure psychiatric unit. Produced by Asena Basak [This story originally aired on January 18. Brighton Police Lieutenant Bill Flood arrived to get a statement from Krauseneck. The Volusia County / CBS News. It looks like someone shot him. In 1991, freshly paroled after serving a sentence for robbery, Laraby had come back to the suburbs of Rochester his familiar hunting ground. Back in 1982, the medical examiner was unable to narrow the time of death enough and, since then, other experts have agreed with her. He is the most reserved, humble, gentle person. Get all the stories you need-to-know from the most powerful name in news delivered first thing every morning to your inbox. Though he struggled in his personal life, his work endeavors always found success. After Davidson was charged, her defense team quickly filed a motion to suppress the evidence gained from the tracking device in her car -- claiming it was illegally obtained -- since, by law, officers need to get a court order to allow them to attach a tracker to a person's vehicle. Jim claimed to have left the house at around 6:30 a.m., and Cathy had been fine. people will say we call each other everything but our names. Susie Jackimowicz: Not only was Cathy taken away, Sara was taken away. Their reasoning was that if Davidson was claiming Severance may be a deserter, then there would be a possibility she was helping him hide out. Michael Wolford: Laraby lived very close by And she was someone that he was going to prey on. He loved cars and motorcycles. But Jim Krauseneck's attorneys say there's a mountain of doubt in this case because Jim Krauseneck is not the Brighton ax murderer. Prosecutors dropped all charges against Shelly Davis-Pearson and Angela Moore, who both agreed to testify against their mother at her murder trial. Her late husband, Joseph Hartsfield, was transported to the emergency room at Baytown Houston Methodist Hospital on the evening of Jan. 7. Laraby said Cathy had dark hair when in fact she was blonde, that she was heavyset when she wasn't. At first glance, it looked like someone had pushed the pause button on a burglary. A break came in the case in February 2005. Ed Laraby a monster just down the road. RELATED:Holistic Medicine Mogul Has Private Eye Ex-Lover Kidnapped, Tortured and Killed, Investigators questioned Shelly, who alleged her mother and Ken had a troubled relationship. WebSarah Jean Hartsfield, 48, was indicted for murder in her husband's death on Friday after he passed away from a suspicious illness last month. A suburban Atlanta woman has pleaded guilty to fatally stabbing her husband and four children and seriously injuring another daughter. Susie Jackimowicz: Like a princess wedding kinda deal. Mutual Fund and ETF data provided by Refinitiv Lipper. Vallow and her husband, Chad Daybell, were indicted last year on first-degree murder charges and other counts in the deaths of her two children, Tylee and Joshua. Jim Krauseneck was indicted on Nov. 1, 2019, and surrendered to authorities in Rochester, N.Y., a week later. Ken would keep trying to find love, though:. CAUGHT ON CAMERA: MOMENT FLORIDA COPS ARREST WOMAN WHO ALLEGEDLY SHOT SICK HUSBAND OF 50 YEARS IN HOSPITAL BED, Volusia County authorities have charged Ellen Gilland, 76, with murder after she fatally shot her husband of more than 50 years, Jerry Gilland. By Ben Kesslen. Police went to question him, shortly after Cathy's murder. Det. In this case, using the same file from 1982, Baden said in his analysis, it appeared Cathy died at about 3:30 a.m. That would be hours before Jim Krauseneck said he left for work that day. Det. Cathy's family and Sara haven't spoken since the trial. Steve Hunt: I mean you look at all those boxes of paperwork and evidence. This story has been shared 117,649 times. Newspaper reporter Gary Craig says initially, he was cooperative. Dr. Katherine Maloney: No. Dispatch immediately sent first responders. Had Jim even been home at the time? Sharon Krauseneck: I think deep down, I probably did. . They needed to establish exactly when the murder had happened. While Joseph Hartsfield's manner of death was ruled a homicide, his cause of death has not yet been released. To make an instant donation, click on the "Donate Now" button above. Bob Schlosser: I just didn't think that he would that he would do such a thing. For more on this case and others like it, watch "Snapped," airing Sundays at 6/5c on Oxygen, or stream episodes here. Sharon Krauseneck: We were just having a lazy Saturday morning. We've received your submission. Are we going to find someone else's DNA on any item within the home? Prosecutors argued that since officers thought Severance was AWOL at the time, OSI gained the necessary permissions and approval to utilize tracking devices. Susie Jackimowicz: It was a fancy wedding. You've successfully subscribed to this newsletter! Prosecutors thought the print told a story. ", When authorities arrived, Judith directed them to the master bedroom where they found Kenneth Nix, dead at 69. (Volusia County Jail/Ellen Gilland Facebook). Altogether, it takes the jury less than 10 hours of deliberations to reach a verdict: Jim Krauseneck is guilty of second-degree murder. Quotes displayed in real-time or delayed by at least 15 minutes. I'm a cop, you can't be telling me this,'" Davidson said. My dad was a very good mechanic. Dr. Katherine Maloney: I disagree with him. The latest UN figures show that 137 women across the world are killed every day by a partner or member of their own family a total of 50,000 women a year murdered by people they know and should be able to trust. Gilland is being held without bond at the Volusia County Jail. Subscribe to our mailing list to receive monthly updates in your inbox! He became the prosecutions star witness, testifying that they killed Michael Williams so they could be together and collect on life insurance policies by making the murder look like an accident, according to the reports. But there's the problem of Laraby's M.O. A Florida woman has been charged with first-degree murder after police say she allegedly stabbed her husband more than 140 times. It seemed obvious to Detective Flood that Sara was confused about what had happened. A Florida woman who allegedly shot and killed her terminally ill husband in an apparent murder-suicide plot at a Daytona Beach hospital has been indicted. After Davidson was released from jail on bond, a toxicology report revealed that Severance had been poisoned by animal tranquilizers that Davidson would have had access to in her clinic. She was sentenced to 25 years in prison. He founded a thriving business in 1980, Inland Divers Inc., which offered scuba diving and underwater salvage., He took another chance on love in 1984 when he met Judith Bailey, an accountant and a divorced mother with two teenage daughters, Angela and Michelle, who everyone called Shelly.. Cheryl Williams refused to believe her son drowned and was eaten by alligators, the newspaper reported. And there was something else they seemed to agree on. By Matt Lombardi, Cari Strassberg, and Haley Yamada March 25, 2022, 3:07 AM 1:21 Wendi The faint shoe print (circled) investigators found inside a garbage bag at the Krauseneck crime scene. He was a dedicated member of the party and worked tirelessly to support many Republican campaigns over the years, including his own.. Erin Moriarty: Are you worried at all about that if an appellate court ruled in favor of Jim Krauseneck, and said that his rights had been violated then it would all be for nothing? Turn on desktop notifications for breaking stories about interest? Jim could never, Erin, never in this world do something so horrific. Prosecutors said Denise Williams hatched the murder plot with a man who was her husbands best friend -- and her lover, Brian Winchester. Contrary to her statements, however, Kens bedroom showed no signs of a struggle. Kenneth Ken Nix was born in 1946 in Lake Charles, Louisiana, the oldest of six siblings. ((Alicia Devine/Tallahassee Democrat via AP, Pool). In yet another #HusbandMurder case, reported this time from Maharashtra, a woman has been arrested for plotting murder of her husband and making it seem like a heart attack. Market data provided by Factset. Soon after the murder, she called her lover Mukesh Trivedi and casually confessed to her role in the crime. She was sentenced to 25 years in prison in 2006. He said Angela and Shelly came to his house around noon on the day of the murder., Shelly and her sister Angela actually end up going to Angelas estranged husbands house where they tell him that Judith has shot Ken, former prosecutor Benjamin Fu told Snapped., Todd said the women tried to recruit him in covering up the murder but he refused., After hearing her daughter was arrested, Judith agreed to speak with investigators. Bill Flood: He was moaning, he was crying. Crime News is your destination for true crime stories from around the world, breaking crime news, and information about Oxygen's original true crime shows and documentaries. Mark Liberatore: We need a definitive time of death. "I had to take these weights, and I'm trying to tie them onto this body, and of course it's the middle of the night, you know, can't hardly see," said Davidson, who said she stabbed the body because she was afraid it would float to the surface. Det. STEVE HUNT: I'm sure you think about this, "who could possibly have done this?". Authorities were subsequently contacted by Todd Moore, who was previously married to Judiths daughter Angela. PATRICK GALLAGHER: Common sense tells you this was a staged burglary. 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