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Louisville doctor who tried to have husband killed asked inmates to do it the day she was convicted
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Louisville doctor who tried to have husband killed asked inmates to do it the day she was convicted

  • Jason Riley
  • Updated Jul 25, 2024

The day after a former Norton Commons doctor pleaded guilty in April to trying to hire a hitman to kill her ex-husband, she solicited other inmates "in a renewed effort to find someone to murder" him, according to prosecutors.

Louisville doctor allegedly tried to hire Brazilian 'spiritual healer' to cast death spell on ex-husband
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Louisville doctor allegedly tried to hire Brazilian 'spiritual healer' to cast death spell on ex-husband

  • Jason Riley
  • Updated Mar 8, 2024

When asked by Stephanie Russell what kind of spell would be used, the healer replied, “it’s a death spell my dear not a love spell,” according to the records filed in U.S. District Court last month. "I can’t tell you inside details, but I will do your job.”

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Lexington man convicted in murder-for-hire plot, may face life in prison
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Lexington man convicted in murder-for-hire plot, may face life in prison

  • Updated Feb 10, 2020

Authorities discovered the murder-for-hire plot because the person whom Sadiqullah hired as kidnapper/murderer was a confidential source for the FBI.

Woman accused of hiring hitman to kill her husband to remain behind bars
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Woman accused of hiring hitman to kill her husband to remain behind bars

  • Updated Jun 7, 2023

A judge says Elizabeth Stakelbeck could still be a danger to her family if she were allowed out of jail.

Woman accused of plotting to have hitman kill her husband pleads not guilty
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Woman accused of plotting to have hitman kill her husband pleads not guilty

  • Updated Jun 7, 2023

Elizabeth Stakelbeck allegedly tried to hire an undercover FBI agent to kill her ex-husband and his current wife.

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