Castor was just 17 when she met her first husband, Michael Wallace. Castor almost got away with it. [19], ABC interviewed forensic psychiatrist Dr. James Knoll for psychological perspective on the case and he answered viewers' questions via video on April 23, 2009, and via site comments on April 27, 2009. Mike settled down after his release from jail and got a job with an air conditioner manufacturer while Stacey worked in the billing department of an EMT service. Michael Wallace, her first, died on Jan. 11, 2000, from what appeared to be a heart attack. "As horrible as it makes me feel, this is goodbye, Mom. Sensing the walls closing in on her, Castor tried to frame her elder daughter, Ashley, according to prosectors. [3] They noted Ashley's father, Wallace, showing favoritism toward his younger daughter rather than Ashley and cited jealousy as a possible motive for Ashley having murdered at such a young age. He didnt even mention my name, says David Castor, Jr. That hurt. Adding insult to injury, Stacey quickly sold off the Castor family business for almost $200,000. He described a "black widow" type as a woman who kills husbands or lovers for material gain, as opposed to the typical serial killer (men who kill consecutively for sexual or sadistic motives). In 2009, Stacey was sentenced to 51 years to life in prison. Police questioned Stacey Castor on Sept. 7, 2007 and informed her that her first husbands body was being examined, the report said. And we watched as she was convicted of the crimes in 2009. Castor was convicted of killing her husband, David Castor, by poisoning him with antifreeze and framing her daughter for the murder. Get an all-access pass to never-before-seen content, free digital evidence kits, and much more! [25][26][27] In 2002, a man had been convicted of murdering his wife by antifreeze in 1998. Nia Vardalos On The Lifetime Original Movie, "Poisoned Love: The Stacey Castor Story", Stacey Castor defends herself during cross examination, What Happened to Stacey Castor? With Nia Vardalos, Mike Dopud, Genea Charpentier, Chanelle Peloso. [18] "Professor Francis Gengo testified that after analyzing the traces of drugs and alcohol found in blood drawn from Ashley at the hospital, Ashley would have had to ingest the alcohol, Ritalin, and several other drugs just several hours before she was hospitalized. [3], The following day, Castor invited Ashley to drink together at home again. Stacey Castor then claimed her daughter, Ashley Wallace, poisoned herself with pills and vodka and had a typed suicide note claiming she killed her father and stepfather. My daughter has taken some pills. Clockwise from top: Ashley Wallace, Stacey Castor, Bree Wallace, Michael Wallace. Castor was just 17 when she met her first husband, Michael Wallace. [28] Series Sex Lies and Murder, series 2 episode 3 as well as describing the events leading to the trial included an interview with the district attorney in the case. [19] She indicated that her mother, stepfather and some other relatives still support her. It was determined he died from a heart attack and was buried a week later. Castor, however, never visited. [3], The prosecutors presented evidence showing how antifreeze poisoning can be identified from the growth of calcium oxalate crystals in the kidneys, and that this was seen with examination of Wallace and David's bodies as well. [19], Bree, like Ashley, never spoke to Castor after the trial. Poisoned Love: The Stacey Castor Story: Directed by Jim Donovan. [3][17] Likewise, he questioned how a woman who had lost two husbands to poisoning would not seek help for a daughter in Ashley's state. In 2009, her mother was found guilty of intentionally poisoning her then-husband David Castor with antifreeze and later trying to kill her too. With more free time on his hands David indulged himself in the toys of a grown man: motorcycles, snowmobiles and jet skis. Wetzel Road black widow Stacey Castor actually had a heart. "I did not try to kill my daughter, period, and I will never say that I did, ever.". Her 2nd husband buried next to her side. As Mike Wallaces brother-in-law Jonathon Corbett told Snapped, Youve got Mike on the far right, David on the far left, and I said, Whats she doing, starting a collection up there? Davids Will named Stacey as executor and sole heir, which came as a shock to his son. I knew him better then I knew myself. ABC [She said], Weve had a rough week. "She was my best friend and she took that all away, just because she got scared. Like the Golden State Killer and the BTK Killer, Stacey Castor is among the rank of criminals better identified by her nickname. While they didnt get anything that implicated her on their wiretaps, they intercepted a call to 911 a week later that blew the case wide open. WebStaceys behavior was so devious that her story spawned not only the Forensic Files episode but also an episode of 20/20 and a Lifetime movie titled Poisoned Love: The Stacy Castor Story starring Nia Vardalos. Oh my God! He didnt show up to work this morning, she said to the operator. "And I will never say that I did, ever. She insinuated Ashley was guilty. "[19] Ashley said, "I would have done anything for her. They call her the Black Widow. For more stories like this, sign up for our newsletter. Our editors handpick the products that we feature. Theyd fight because my mom did pay a majority of the bills, and David just paid for his toys, says Ashley. It also didnt help that he didnt get along with his two new stepdaughters. [3][9] When Ashley woke up, with police questioning her about the murders and the suicide note found beside her, she said that the last thing she remembered was her mother making her an alcoholic drink, something she had never done before. [3] Tests revealed that potentially fatal painkillers had been found in Ashley's system, and that she most likely would have died if taking her to the hospital had been just a few minutes later. She'll never be able to see Bree graduate. Castor is suspected of murdering her second husband and poisoning her own daughter. [3] In addition, they set up cameras overlooking Castor's house and the gravesites of her husbands, who had been buried side by side at Castor's request. 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. [2][3] The couple married and had their first daughter, Ashley, in 1988. However, an investigation revealed how the authorities believed that Stacey was responsible for it all. [2][3] Despite their closeness with their children, the couple grew apart, and it was rumored that each was having affairs. "After my mom is sentenced today, I'll go back to my loving home with people who care about meI'm going to do good things in the world, despite your making me, in every sense of the word, an orphan," Wallace said. On September 13, 2007, Castor gave her daughter a glass of vodka mixed with crushed pills, according to her court testimony. On the ground, she appeared to have passed by a great deal of trauma, dropping two husbands and having a daughter strive and kill herself. Now Detective Spinelli is confident this is a double homicide and brings Stacey in for questioning on September 7th. However, an investigation revealed how the authorities believed that Stacey was responsible for it all. Born on July 24, 1967, New York-born Stacey Castor became notoriously dubbed as "The Black Widow" in the media for the murders she committed. 2 Stacey (pictured left) had two daughters with her first husband Michael Credit: ABC When the authorities questioned Ashley about the forged suicide note and the deaths of her father and stepfather, she maintained her innocence. Stacey Castor and Wallace had two girls together, who the couple named Ashley and Bree. In 2007, she was arrested for second degree murder in David's death and for attempting to murder Ashley and frame her for the murders of David and Wallace. [17] Fitzpatrick frequently shouted at Castor, inspiring Castor's defense attorney Charles Keller to frequently object and even to request a mistrial. When authorities were closing in on her, prosecutors said, Castor decided to kill her daughter Ashley Wallace (right with her sister Bree) and frame her for killing both husbands. S41 E23 Black Widow. However, an investigation revealed how the authorities believed that Stacey was responsible for it all. And he goes, What did you drink? Poisoned Love suggests that David was a controlling spouse, though this may be a fictional embellishment. Tune in to Lifetime on Saturday, February 1 at 8 p.m. To Stacey Castor, human beings are disposable. Where is Wallace now? Michael Wallace, her first, died on Jan. 11, 2000, from what appeared to be a heart attack. In February, 2010, Onondaga County District Attorney William Fitzpatrick confirmed his office was investigating the circumstances surrounding the 2002 death of Stacey Castors father, Jerry Daniels, according to CNYcentral. Castor was convicted of killing her husband, David Castor, by poisoning him with antifreeze and framing her daughter for the murder. And I will survive because now I'm survived by people who love me," Wallace said, while her mother looked on. Seven years later, Castor's death has caught many by surprise, the same way her ruthless crimes did. [16] He sentenced her to the maximum of 25 years to life for the murder of David Castor, and to another 25 years for the attempt to kill Ashley. Police questioned Stacey Castor on Sept. 7, 2007 and informed her that her first husbands body was being examined, the report said. Page 3", "Stacey Castor 'Black Widow' Accused in Anti-Freeze Murder", "Exhumed Body Reveals Stacey Castor's First Husband 'Didn't Just Die': Exclusive Look Inside Anti-Freeze Murder Mystery; What Brought Two Men to Rest in Neighboring Graves. Wallace was shaken and called her mother. Then, Spinelli saw similarities between David's death and Wallace's, Castor's first husband. Stacey called Michael "the love of her life." In 2009, her mother was found guilty of intentionally poisoning her then-husband David Castor with antifreeze and later trying to kill her too. They hit it off quite well, having their first child, Ashley, in 1987 and another daughter, Bree, about three years later. Here's what you need to know about Castor, who maintained her innocence until her death in 2016. Today, Wallace lives in New York, and is engaged to be married. US holds worlds BIGGEST elephant walk with planes and airmen in show of force, I wore a bra as a top to Coachella - people say it's the best outfit ever', Huge explosions hit Russia leaving thousands without power in 'drone attack', Athlete identified as one of four killed in party shooting that left 28 hurt, 2020 THE SUN, US, INC. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED | TERMS OF USE | PRIVACY | YOUR AD CHOICES | SITEMAP, Before dying in jail, Stacey Castor (pictured left) used antifreeze to carry out the poisoning deaths of both of her husbands, Stacey (pictured left) had two daughters with her first husband Michael. They gave birth to their Ashley in 1988, and their second daughter, Bree, in 1991. 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