227: Stalked, Harassed, & Shot 14x on the Bathroom Floor! The Twisted Case of Becky Bliefnick
Serialously with Annie Elise
Deep Dive
Why was Becky Bliefnick found dead on her bathroom floor?
Becky Bliefnick was found dead on her bathroom floor after being shot 14 times by an intruder who broke into her home through a window.
Why was the neighborhood surveillance footage critical to the investigation?
The surveillance footage showed a person walking around Becky's house and casing it on February 14th and 22nd, leading investigators to suspect a planned attack.
Why did the investigators focus on Tim Bleifnick as a suspect?
Tim Bleifnick was the focus of the investigation due to his extensive Google searches about breaking into homes, silencers, and gun residue, as well as his possession of a crowbar and a multi-tool similar to those used at the crime scene.
What was the motive behind Becky's murder?
The motive was Tim's desire to avoid unfavorable outcomes in the upcoming court hearing for their divorce, including not getting full custody of the children and having to pay child support and alimony.
Why did Becky try to get a protection order against Tim?
Becky tried to get a protection order against Tim because she felt threatened by his behavior, including his emotional and psychological abuse, and his refusal to support her dreams and goals.
Why did Tim Bleifnick's alibi during the time of the murder fail to hold up?
Tim claimed he was at home with the kids, but this alibi couldn't be confirmed, and his electronic devices showed he was researching and planning the crime around the time it occurred.
Why did Becky's family and friends believe Tim was the murderer?
Becky's family and friends believed Tim was the murderer due to his controlling behavior, threats, and the overwhelming evidence pointing to him, including his Google searches and the presence of a crowbar and multi-tool at his home.
Why did Tim Bleifnick's online persona seem so different from the person he was suspected to be?
Tim's online persona, where he appeared as a happy, fun-loving family man, contrasted sharply with the evidence of his planned and cold-hearted murder of Becky, indicating a facade to hide his true intentions.
What was the outcome of Tim Bleifnick's trial?
Tim Bleifnick was found guilty of two counts of first-degree murder and one count of home invasion, and was sentenced to life in prison without the possibility of parole.
Why did Tim appeal his conviction?
Tim appealed his conviction, arguing that evidence such as the crowbar and Google searches should not have been admitted, and that there were potential issues with bias from the presiding judge.
- Becky Bliefnick was found murdered in her home, shot 14 times.
- Evidence pointed to a break-in, with a tampered window and a dragged lawn chair.
- Her phone records suggested a timeline of events, with a 911 attempt and the front door opening shortly after.
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