Marie Hilley, who had always aspired to wealth and position, died an ugly, lonely death very near her childhood home. Radford, VA 24142-6946. Did you know her when you were younger? But, this time, she wasn't so lucky. She later dies of a heart attack and a hospital. Park right past the tree. Doctors attempted to revive her and raise her body tempterature but were unsuccessful, and she was pronounced dead 3 1/2 hours after being found. She initially spent time with Homan but one day left him a note and fled. Unfortunately,themother and daughter werent muchalike,and their relationship suffered as a result. Carol was also found to have Aldrich-Mees lines under her fingernails when admitted to the hospital. After running her name through an FBI database, authorities realized they were dealing with a murderer, andMarie wassubsequently extradited back to Alabama. 01/18/1932 Marie s parents, Huey and Lucille Frazier, were married. Shes bleeding, shes bruised, her clothing is torn from her body, Manis told Snapped. Contact & Personal Details. 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. We found what we wanted and will not bother you again. Even though Marie told the police her last name was Sellers and that she had walked to the home after her car broke down, they quickly identified her as escaped prisoner Marie Hilley. based on information from your browser. Contact & Personal Details. Please enter your email and password to sign in. We will review the memorials and decide if they should be merged. Three years later, her only daughter Carol began exhibiting similar symptoms. Doctors were at a loss to explain his ailment. Bob Field said today. Audrey Marie Hilley cashes in on a lucrative life insurance policy, which she spends fast. At the end of his tour of duty they discovered Marie was pregnant, and when he was discharged they moved back home to Anniston, where they bought a small home. Investigation Discoverys American Monster: Alabama Murder Mystery delves into a story that had numerous twists. 0000008942 00000 n Frank was constantly seeing his doctor, who kept prescribing more potent drugs. She initially spent time with Homan but one day left him a note and fled. Enter your email address to follow this blog and receive notifications of new posts by email. In September 1982, she claimed that her cancer had worsened, so she had to go to Texas for treatment. WebTwo books have been written about the case, and it was also the subject of the TV-movie, "Wife, Mother, Murderer: The Marie Hilley Story", starring Judith Light. 1991: Wife, Mother, Murderer, the true-story movie based on the case, debuts on ABC. Atty. Shortly after, his teenage daughter Carol started showing similar symptoms, sending her mother Marie Hilley into a panic. Doctors were unable to diagnose the stomach problems. Late in the summer of 1982, she left New Hampshire, telling her husband that she needed to attend to family business and to see some doctors about an illness. In February 1987, she was given a three-day pass to visit her husband John Homan, who had moved to Anniston, Alabama to be closer to his wife. WebIn May 1975, 45-year-old Frank Hilley passed away suddenly at his home in Anniston, Alabama after suffering from severe nausea and stomach cramps. Of course, she promptly escaped again. Check out never-before-seen content, free digital evidence kits, and much more! He was found to have striped fingernails, known as Aldrich-Mees lines, which are telltale signs of arsenic in the body. We will burn you out if you do. The doctors noticed a malfunction of his liver, and the cause of death was listed as hepatitis. The suburban housewife, who often wore a fancy red coat, was a highly respected socialite. You have chosen this person to be their own family member. WebAt the end of his tour of duty they discovered Marie was pregnant, and when he was discharged they moved back home to Anniston, where they bought a small home. WebSummary. She said it was cloudy and white-looking stuff. In an interview, Carol stated that she didnt get along with Audrey back then. Failed to delete memorial. Her heartless crimes and calculating schemes were the topics of headlines throughout the 1980s as her case played out in bizarre twists and turns. Bob Field said today. From what we can tell, she still lives in Alabama, but not much else is known about her or what she does today. She initially spent time with Homan but one day left him a note and fled. On Sunday morning she told John that she wanted to visit her parents' graves and would meet him at 10:00 a.m. at a local restaurant. 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During this time she travelled to Texas and Florida, using the alias Teri Martin. A system error has occurred. Blue Mountain, Calhoun County, Alabama, USA. Then the judge just turned everything around.. They checked into a motel, but Audrey disappeared not too long after that. 0000005785 00000 n Inthe summer of1982, Robbi said she had to return toherhome stateofTexas to receive treatment for a rare blood disease and visit hertwin sister, Teri Martin. Marie joined him there after her graduation and later accompanied him when he was reassigned to Boston in 1952. As Robbi, Marie married John Homan in Marlow, New Hampshire, in 1981. At the time, nobody knew that Marie had purchased a life insurance policy on her. Remove advertising from a memorial by sponsoring it for just $5. She then left on a trip to attend to "family business" in 1982. Within a few months, Carol began experiencing trouble with nausea and was admitted to the emergency room several times. Doctors misdiagnosed the cause of Carols illness several times before discovering arsenic in her system. In May 1975, a short time after a visit from Mike, Frank visited his doctor complaining of nausea and tenderness in his abdomen, being diagnosed with a viral stomach ache. It will be best for everybody. Date: 1975. Returning to the hotel room, John found a note. Use Escape keyboard button or the Close button to close the carousel. All Rights Reserved, Slender Man stabbing, Waukesha, Wisconsin, Update: Police Release Dead Serial Killers Account of Murder of Samantha Koenig. The email does not appear to be a valid email address. Real Name: Audrey Marie Hilley He recovered and returned to his home in Florida. A manhunt ensued, but she was nowhere to be found. She was also suspected of poisoning her mother and mother-in-law, who both died suspiciously. It was a hit because, at the time, Judith Light, the actress who played Audrey Marie Hilley, was known for her role on the comedic sitcomWhos The Boss? She soon found a job as a secretary. All Rights Reserved, Slender Man stabbing, Waukesha, Wisconsin, Update: Police Release Dead Serial Killers Account of Murder of Samantha Koenig. GREAT NEWS! By the time she escaped prison in 1987,her luck ran out altogether. Your new password must contain one or more uppercase and lowercase letters, and one or more numbers or special characters. Born as Audrey Marie Frazier in Anniston, Alabama to Huey and Lucille Frazier. Frank got a job in the shipping department of Standard Foundry while Marie worked as a John's friends and family were also concerned, figuring he may have fallen fora con woman, and warnedhim about his relationship with "Teri", who was unable toproducea death certificate for "Robbie". Share this memorial using social media sites or email. In January 1983, Marie was arrested and returned to Alabama. WebSummary. Panicking, Marie had Carol discharged from the hospital that afternoon. Gibson was one of the many neighborhood children who had fallen ill after drinking beverages that they had been given during visits to the Hilley household. Carol had arsenic poisoning. Click to email a link to a friend (Opens in new window), Click to share on Twitter (Opens in new window), Click to share on Pinterest (Opens in new window), Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window), article in the Los Angeles Times the next day a, Atlas Obscura - Latest Articles and Places. He died in 1989. Previously sponsored memorials or famous memorials will not have this option. In 1975, after returning home early due to his illness, Frank found Marie in bed with her boss. Radford University. The jury voted to send Myers to prison for the rest of his life, without the possibility of parole. They eventually moved to a new home in a good neighborhood. Marie wrote that a man named Walter was taking her out of town and that she would fly to Canada and contact John later. Two months after her initial arrest, Marie made bail. Exposure to severe cold and rain for four days meant that she had difficulty maintaining her body temperature. On February 19, 1987, authorities made the mistake of granting Marie a furlough from Tutwiler prison in Wetumpka. The woman who found Hilley described her appearance as scary, stating she was dirty with mud on her face and long fingernails. Frankssister,Freida Adcock,was convinced Frank had been murdered, andshewent to Maries house to search for evidence. John Homan's coworkers also had suspicions about his new "sister-in-law" and were concerned defalcation may have been at play. Carol Hilley was born on 01/14/1960 and is 63 years old. For memorials with more than one photo, additional photos will appear here or on the photos tab. She said her name was Sellers and that her car had broken down. Perpetrator of one of the most bizarre and convoluted murder cases of all time. You are only allowed to leave one flower per day for any given memorial. Try again. WebSummary. She claimed that she was a widow with two children who died in a school bus accident, and that was about to inherit a large estate in Texas. The cause of death is listed as hepatitis. Three years later, Marie took out a $25,000 life insurance policy on her daughter Carol; a $25,000 accidental death rider took effect in August 1978. document.getElementById( "ak_js_1" ).setAttribute( "value", ( new Date() ).getTime() ); This site uses Akismet to reduce spam. Detectives learned that Marie had recently taken out a $25,000 life insurance policy out onCarol, which designated her as the beneficiary, according tocourt documents. It seems she had just traveled for miles through mountainous terrain. The crew was gathering footage for a show on the "Black Widow," Audrey Marie Hilley, a woman accused of poisoning her husband to death and later attempting to do the same to her daughter. Audrey collected the money from Franks life insurance policy. Mike believes that Frank was planning on divorcing her. It seems she had just traveled for miles through mountainous terrain. cemeteries found within kilometers of your location will be saved to your photo volunteer list. To add a flower, click the Leave a Flower button. She was very meticulous in her dress, former FBIspecialagent David Steel told Snapped, airingSundaysat6/5conOxygen. He died in 1989. Wife, Mother, Murderer: The Marie Hilley Storyis directed by Mel Damski and written by David Eyre Jr. Please check your email and click on the link to activate your account. Please give me an hour to get out of town." The official cause of death was hepatitis. The woman who showed up to meet John looked exactly like his dead wife,except she had dyed blonde hair and waswearing different makeup. Carol, at one point, worked at the Anniston Army Depot. WebIn May 1975, 45-year-old Frank Hilley passed away suddenly at his home in Anniston, Alabama after suffering from severe nausea and stomach cramps. A distraught John offered to travel to Texas to make funeral arrangements for Robbie, but Teri informed him that it was her last wish to have her body be studied, and she handed over Robbie's earthly remains to a university. Weve updated the security on the site. 0000000016 00000 n Jul 21, 2017 A new TV show about Marie Hilley Annistons notorious Black Widow killer will air on Sunday at 8 p.m. on the Investigation Discovery network. The concerned coworkers and Homan's boss discovered that Medical Research Institute of Texas, where "Robbi's" body was handed over for study, was nonexistent, as was the church that eulogized her death. It seems to be an anticlimactic way for someone who was the great escape artist to die, Calhoun County Dist. Although police and the FBI launched a massive manhunt, Marie Hilley remained a fugitive for a little more than three years. worked long hours, she spent most of her childhood being raised by her two aunts. This memorial has been copied to your clipboard. Community Rules apply to all content you upload or otherwise submit to this site. She moved in with him and lived peacefully until she was finally arrested again. Learn about how to make the most of a memorial. Link your TV provider to stream full episodes and live TV. The woman who found Hilley described her appearance as scary, stating she was dirty with mud on her face and long fingernails. Even though Marie told the police her last name was Sellers and that she had walked to the home after her car broke down, they quickly identified her as escaped prisoner Marie Hilley. During this time, the Hilleys'marriage was falling apart. Soon convulsions would wrack Audrey Marie Hilley, 54, an escaped murderer who killed her husband and tried to kill her daughter with arsenic. Born as Audrey Marie Frazier in Anniston, Alabama to Huey and Lucille Frazier. She was found a few days later on the porch of someones house in Anniston. There are no volunteers for this cemetery. WebInsisted upon moving to a house on McClellan Boulevard, closer to the houses belonging to the wealthier residents of Anniston. Authorities later determined Marie had poisoned her husband with arsenic to get insurance money and tried to do the same to Carol. Then the judge just turned everything around.. YouTubes privacy policy is available here and YouTubes terms of service is available here. They checked into a motel, but Audrey disappeared not too long after that. She was buried next to the husband she poisoned. Robbihad moved to the areafrom Fort Lauderdale, Floridawith her husband,John Homan,in 1980. The woman who found Hilley described her appearance as scary, stating she was dirty with mud on her face and long fingernails. 32 0 obj <> endobj Perpetrator of one of the most bizarre and convoluted murder cases of all time. 0000001306 00000 n After medical tests found no disease, Carol's physician, fearing the symptoms were psychosomatic, had her undergo psychiatric testing at Birmingham, Alabama's Carraway Methodist Hospital. trailer While incarcerated, she admits everything to a prison inmate. She was a lady that liked to spend a lot of money. It seems to be an anticlimactic way for someone who was the great escape artist to die, Calhoun County Dist. October 1989: John Homan learns Marie Hilley duped him. Case: Murder. Inthe mid-1970s, Frank was struck by a mysterious illness,which rendered him unable to work. Are you sure that you want to delete this photo? John is heartbroken until a strange woman claiming to be Robbis twin sister, Terri, calls to inform him that Robbi, the love of his life, had died. I couldnt please her no matter what I did, Caroltold Snapped. She didnt like what I wore. 32 23 If so, who was it, and why did he suddenly back out of the plan? A month after Carol was admitted to the hospital, her physician said she was suffering from malnutrition and vitamin deficiencies, adding that he suspected heavy metal poisoning was to blame for the symptoms. HUnF}W{DYj$1%o)$p9w8. Audrey Marie Hilley (ne Frazier; June 4, 1933 February 26, 1987) was an American murderer and suspected serial killer. In this chilling image that appeared on the front page of The Anniston Star Jan. 20, 1983, Audrey Marie Hilley is shown trying to hide her face from photographers at the Atlanta airport. In this chilling image that appeared on the front page of The Anniston Star Jan. 20, 1983, Audrey Marie Hilley is shown trying to hide her face from photographers at the Atlanta airport. Huey and Lucille moved in with the Hilleys. Despite Frank's well-paying job and Marie's secretarial employment, the couple had little money set aside in savings due to Frazier's excessive spending habits, leading to friction in the marriage. One day, Frank came home from work to find Marie in bed with one of her bosses. Police, responding to a call about a suspicious person, went to a home in north Anniston about 2 p.m., and found Hilley, 54. Shes bleeding, shes bruised, her clothing is torn from her body, Manis told Snapped. She died of exposure in 1987 at the age of 53 while on the lam from authorities. Contact & Personal Details. Carol doesnt mention this right away because Marie Hilley told her to keep a secret. 0000002910 00000 n Shortly after Carol became ill, Mike returned to Alabama to confront Marie about her overspending. Investigators found a note in the house reading "Do not call police. Sometimes, they just watched television as a family and ate doughnuts. About four years later, in February 1987, Audrey was given a furlough from prison to visit John, who by then had moved to Anniston to be closer to her. Police, believing she had faked her own death, eventually arrested her and discovered her true identity. Oxygen Insider is your all-access pass to never-before-seen content, free digital evidence kits, and much more. She was now suspected of poisoning four people. 54 0 obj <>stream A fugitive from the law, she resumed a normal life, living with her husband and taking up work at a manufacturing plant. Resend Activation Email, Please check the I'm not a robot checkbox, If you want to be a Photo Volunteer you must enter a ZIP Code or select your location on the map. (LogOut/ Marie Hilley is buried in Forest Lawn Gardens in Anniston.