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An Illinois man who as soon as competed on Household Feud was arrested Monday within the homicide of his estranged spouse—a nurse and mom of three boys—three weeks in the past.
“This brutal crime has had the Quincy group on edge and our residents residing in concern,” Quincy Police Chief Adam Yates mentioned in a Fb put up after Timothy Bliefnick, 39, was charged with fatally capturing Becky Bliefnick, 41.
“I hope right this moment’s announcement can start to calm a few of these issues.”
The sufferer was discovered lifeless in her residence on Feb. 23 after she failed to choose up her kids from college.
Inside every week, police had executed a search warrant on the house and automotive of her husband, whom she was in the course of divorcing.
“Given the circumstances, it isn't shocking that the search warrant was issued and executed,” the suspect’s lawyer, Casey Schnack, informed Muddy River Informationon the time.
“My solely shock is that it took this lengthy to do. It's simply as necessary that QPD conduct comparable to investigation to rule Tim OUT as a suspect in order that investigative efforts may be spent elsewhere.”
Timothy Bliefnick after his arrest.
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Bliefnick reportedly attended his spouse’s wake however skipped her funeral service as a result of, he mentioned, he didn't wish to be a distraction.
Authorities didn't say Monday what proof led them to cost Bliefnick. He was being held with out bond on two counts of first-degree homicide and residential invasion and was anticipated to look in courtroom on Tuesday.
“There may be a lot work but to be carried out and the investigation continues, however right this moment’s growth is a big step ahead within the seek for justice for Rebecca,” Yates mentioned.
In a GoFundMe to boost cash for a scholarship in her title, Becky Bliefnick was described as a loyal mom.
“Regardless of the circumstances of her dying, she is remembered for the life she cherished—a lifetime of compassion, generosity, religion, and fierce love for her household,” her sister, Sarah Reilly wrote.
“She leaves behind three younger kids and a whole group who beloved her greater than something. Becky all the time envisioned herself working hands-on within the medical occupation, so it was no shock when she selected a profession in nursing—her true calling—the place she was capable of present care and luxury to folks every day.”
The Bliefnicks had been married since 2009 however after they separated, she filed a restraining order towards him and his father—and was then hit with a restraining order by her husband, KHQA reported.
Timothy Bliefnick made headlines in 2021 for showing together with his relations on the sport present Household Feud.