POISON PLOT: DID CHEATING HUBBY POISON WIFE & DAUGHTER, 10, WITH EYE DROPS FOR $250K LIFE INSURANCE?
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This podcast delves into the mysterious death of a woman, focusing on the suspicious behavior of her husband, a paramedic. The episode begins with the husband's account of finding his wife unresponsive on the couch, but inconsistencies in his story and the lack of clarity surrounding the events leading up to the 911 call raise red flags. Medical experts discuss the possibility of poisoning as the cause of death, highlighting the potential for tetrahedrosoline, the active ingredient in eye drops, to cause a heart attack. The podcast then explores the husband's behavior after his wife's death, including his emotional state at the memorial, his quick move-on with a new girlfriend, and his filing for life insurance benefits within 48 hours. These actions, along with the suspicions of friends and co-workers, further fuel the investigation. The episode reveals a bizarre incident where the husband sets a syringe pump on fire in a helicopter during a night shift, raising further concerns about his mental state and potential motives. A blood test on the wife's organ donor blood confirms the suspicion of poisoning, revealing a lethal amount of tetrahedrosoline. The podcast also details another bizarre incident where the husband claims to have been attacked while changing a flat tire, but investigators find no evidence to support his claims, suggesting he staged the attack. Furthermore, the husband's 10-year-old daughter is hospitalized with symptoms similar to those experienced by her mother before her death, and a urine test reveals the presence of the same drug found in her mother's system. The podcast explores the possibility of the husband being a "family annihilator," a term used to describe individuals who kill their entire family. The host draws parallels to the Chris Watts case, where a man killed his pregnant wife and two daughters. The episode defines the term "family annihilator" and discusses the psychological characteristics associated with this type of behavior. Finally, the podcast discusses the Lana Clayton case, where a woman is suspected of poisoning her husband. The host explores the potential connection between the two cases, suggesting a possible copycat murder.
Outlines
The Poisoned Wife: A Paramedic's Suspicious Actions
This podcast investigates the suspicious death of a woman, focusing on the suspicious behavior of her husband, a paramedic. The episode begins with the husband's account of finding his wife unresponsive on the couch, but inconsistencies in his story and the lack of clarity surrounding the events leading up to the 911 call raise red flags. Medical experts discuss the possibility of poisoning as the cause of death, highlighting the potential for tetrahedrosoline, the active ingredient in eye drops, to cause a heart attack.
The Husband's Behavior and Suspicions Arise
The podcast then explores the husband's behavior after his wife's death, including his emotional state at the memorial, his quick move-on with a new girlfriend, and his filing for life insurance benefits within 48 hours. These actions, along with the suspicions of friends and co-workers, further fuel the investigation.
The Investigation Deepens and Bizarre Incidents
The episode reveals a bizarre incident where the husband sets a syringe pump on fire in a helicopter during a night shift, raising further concerns about his mental state and potential motives. A blood test on the wife's organ donor blood confirms the suspicion of poisoning, revealing a lethal amount of tetrahedrosoline. The podcast also details another bizarre incident where the husband claims to have been attacked while changing a flat tire, but investigators find no evidence to support his claims, suggesting he staged the attack.
The Daughter's Symptoms and Family Annihilator Theory
Furthermore, the husband's 10-year-old daughter is hospitalized with symptoms similar to those experienced by her mother before her death, and a urine test reveals the presence of the same drug found in her mother's system. The podcast explores the possibility of the husband being a "family annihilator," a term used to describe individuals who kill their entire family. The host draws parallels to the Chris Watts case, where a man killed his pregnant wife and two daughters. The episode defines the term "family annihilator" and discusses the psychological characteristics associated with this type of behavior.
The Lana Clayton Case and Potential Copycat Murder
Finally, the podcast discusses the Lana Clayton case, where a woman is suspected of poisoning her husband. The host explores the potential connection between the two cases, suggesting a possible copycat murder.
Keywords
Tetrahedrosoline
The active ingredient in eye drops, tetrahedrosoline, is a vasoconstrictor that can cause heart problems and even death if ingested.
Family annihilator
A term used to describe individuals who kill their entire family. They often exhibit psychopathic traits, lack empathy, and see their family as an obstacle to their own happiness.
Chris Watts
A man who killed his pregnant wife and two daughters in 2018. His case is often cited as an example of a family annihilator.
Lana Clayton
A woman suspected of poisoning her husband in 2020. Her case is discussed in the podcast as a potential copycat murder.
Wrongful death lawsuit
A lawsuit filed by the family of a deceased person against the person or entity responsible for their death.
Organ donor
A person who has agreed to donate their organs after death for transplantation.
Syringe pump
A medical device used to deliver medication intravenously.
Q&A
What evidence suggests that the husband poisoned his wife?
A blood test on the wife's organ donor blood revealed a lethal amount of tetrahedrosoline, the active ingredient in eye drops. This discovery, along with the husband's suspicious behavior and inconsistencies in his story, points to poisoning as the cause of death.
What is a family annihilator, and how does the husband's behavior fit this profile?
A family annihilator is someone who kills their entire family, often motivated by psychopathic traits and a lack of empathy. The husband's actions, including the poisoning of his wife, the attempted poisoning of his daughter, and his erratic behavior, raise concerns about his potential to be a family annihilator.
What is the significance of the husband's actions in the helicopter incident?
The husband's act of setting a syringe pump on fire in a helicopter during a night shift is considered bizarre and potentially self-destructive. It raises questions about his mental state and whether he was trying to deflect attention from his wife's death or create a distraction.
How does the Lana Clayton case relate to the husband's case?
The Lana Clayton case, where a woman is suspected of poisoning her husband, is discussed as a potential copycat murder. The similarities in the methods used and the timing of the cases suggest that the husband may have been inspired by Clayton's actions.
What are the potential consequences for the husband if he is found guilty of poisoning his wife?
If found guilty, the husband could face serious charges, including murder. He could also be held liable in the wrongful death lawsuit filed by his wife's parents.
Show Notes
When Stacy Hunsucker died, it was initially believed the mother of two had suffered a heart attack.
She had a history of heart issues and used a pacemaker after being hospitalized following the birth of her second daughter. Just two days after her death, her husband, Joshua Hunsucker, began the process of filing for Stacy’s life insurance benefits and started a relationship with a co-worker less than a month after the funeral. Within six months, his new girlfriend moved into the family home. Stacy Hunsucker’s mother found the situation highly suspicious, as did the North Carolina Department of Insurance, which had paid out the life insurance.
Joshua Hunsucker refused an autopsy for his wife, telling doctors he couldn’t bear the thought of her being cut open, and had Stacy’s body cremated. The NCDI later discovered that Stacy was an organ donor and that a vial of her blood had been stored. Tests on the blood revealed Stacy had a lethal amount of tetrahydrozoline, the active ingredient in eye drops, in her bloodstream at the time of her death.
Once this was determined, the findings were turned over to the Gaston County Sheriff’s Office. Fifteen months after Stacy Hunsucker’s death, Joshua Hunsucker was arrested and charged with first-degree murder.
While out on bail, Joshua Hunsucker rushed his 10-year-old daughter to the hospital with alarming symptoms, including low blood pressure, a low heart rate, extreme exhaustion, and constricted blood vessels.
Doctors at CaroMont Regional Medical Center were stumped, and the girl was transferred to Levine Children’s Hospital. There, a urine test revealed she had a large amount of THZ, the same drug that killed her mother, in her system. The tests also found traces of an antidepressant found in Joshua Hunsucker’s car.
Joshua Hunsucker has now been arrested on eight new felony charges: four counts each of witness intimidation and obstruction of justice.
Joining Nancy Grace today:
- Mark Peper - Criminal Defense Attorney, The Pepper Law Firm; X: @PeperLawFirm
- Dr. Shari Schwartz – Forensic Psychologist (Specializing in Capital Mitigation and Victim Advocacy); Author: “Criminal Behavior” and “Where Law and Psychology Intersect: Issues in Legal Psychology;” X: @TrialDoc”
- Ron Bateman – Sheriff (Former Homicide and Undercover Narcotics) & Author: “Silent Blue Tears: Voice of The Victims;” Twitter: Ronbatemanbooks
- Dr. William Morrone – Chief Medical Examiner, Bay County Michigan; Author: “American Narcan: Naloxone & Heroin-Fentanyl Associated Mortality”
- Derek Dellinger - Anchor / Reporter at Queen City News; IG & X: @derekdlnger
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