Delving into a complex story of relationships intertwined in the shadow of crime, these people find themselves among notorious spouses who are convicted of murdering their partners.
This compilation unravels stories of murder, deception, and motive that captivated countries and captured public attention.
- kelly cochran
- evelyn dick
- scott peterson
- mary elizabeth wilson
- george joseph smith
Men who kill their wives have a lot in common
1. Kelly Cochran
In 2017, Christopher Reagan's girlfriend Kelly Cochran was sentenced to life in prison for murder. A year later, she was sentenced to 65 years in prison for the murder of her husband Jason Cochran. (Lake County Sheriff's Office)
Kelly Cochran was convicted of murdering her husband, Jason Cochran, in 2016. The case unfolded with startling revelations that suggested she may have been involved in other deaths. Allegations surfaced that Kelly and her husband were involved in the murder of her boyfriend Chris Regan before Jason Cochran's death. She claimed to have killed Regan to fulfill a promise to her husband.
During the investigation, Cochran made cryptic statements that hinted at other possible victims, leading to speculation that she may be involved in additional murders. Her case attracted attention due to its complexity and suspicion of serial murder.
2. Evelyn Dick
Evelyn Dick was accused and convicted of the murder of her husband, John Dick, who disappeared in 1946. His body was found scattered around Hamilton, Ontario. (Toronto Star Archive/Toronto Star via Getty Images)
Evelyn Dick was a Canadian woman who was involved in one of the most infamous murders in Canadian history in the 1940s. Her husband John Dick went missing in his 1946 year, and his body was subsequently found scattered in various locations around Hamilton, Ontario. Evelyn was arrested and she was accused of being involved in his murder, which led to a series of shocking revelations about her life.
The case revealed scandals including infidelity, prostitution, and a troubled personal life. Evelyn Dick's trial attracted public attention due to its sensational elements and the graphic nature of the crime. She became known as the “Torso Murderer” because she dismembered her husband's body.
3. Scott Peterson
Throughout the legal process, Scott Peterson has consistently maintained his innocence of the charges.
Scott Peterson gained notoriety in December 2002 when his wife, Lacey Peterson, and their unborn son, Connor, disappeared. Lacey, who was pregnant at the time, disappeared from her home in Modesto, California, sparking a massive search operation.
The incident received extensive media coverage as Peterson's actions came under increasing scrutiny. Despite portraying himself as a concerned husband, inconsistencies in his story and suspicious behavior led investigators to focus on him as a suspect. Furthermore, evidence suggesting that Scott was having an affair was also uncovered, raising further suspicions.
Months later, the bodies of Laci Peterson and her unborn child washed up on the shores of San Francisco Bay, not far from where Scott was said to have been fishing on the day of her disappearance. In 2004, Scott Peterson was arrested and charged with murdering his wife and unborn child.
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Peterson's original death sentence was overturned in 2020. The California Supreme Court ruled that there were errors in the jury selection process, and the death penalty was waived. In 2021, Scott Peterson was resentenced to life in prison without the possibility of parole. This new sentence means he will spend the rest of his life behind bars.
4. Mary Elizabeth Wilson
Mrs Mary Wilson, a 66-year-old widow from Felling, was questioned by police after her remains were exhumed at the graves of her second and third husbands, Heworth and Hepburn, around 1957. (Staff/Mirror Pix/Getty Images)
Also known as the “Merry Widow of Windy Nook,” she lost multiple husbands in a short period of time. Suspicion arose because each time she died she inherited their property. When her body was exhumed, traces of pesticide were found, leading to her arrest. Initially she was sentenced to death, but later her sentence was commuted to life imprisonment and she died in prison.
5. George Joseph Smith
George Joseph Smith was a notorious British serial killer who was notorious for murdering multiple women after they were married. He was born in 1872 and gained notoriety for his crimes in the early 20th century.
Mr. Smith's method was to marry a woman and then take out life insurance on her. He then killed his wives by drowning them in a bathtub, making it look like an accident. He used various pseudonyms and moved frequently to avoid suspicion.
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His criminal activities came to light when authorities noticed a continuing pattern of similar deaths among his wives in different locations. The case received widespread attention and became known as the “Bathroom Bride Murder.”
Smith was eventually arrested, tried, and found guilty of murdering three women: Bessie Mundy, Alice Burnham, and Margaret Lofty. His methods of committing insurance fraud and murder under the guise of marriage brought great public attention and condemnation.
