Kimberly Hricko
Kimberly Hricko
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The episode begins with Mike Ferguson expressing condolences to his co-host, Mike Gibson, who is dealing with a sudden death in the family. Ferguson explains that Gibson will be absent this week and that the episode will be solo. The episode then delves into the case of Kimberly Rico, who was convicted of murdering her husband, Steven Rico, in 1999. The episode details the couple's relationship, Kim's affair, and her increasingly disturbing conversations with friends about wanting to kill her husband. The episode recounts the events leading up to Steven Rico's death, including the couple's Valentine's Day getaway and the discovery of his body in a burning cottage. The investigation reveals inconsistencies in Kim's story and evidence pointing to her involvement in her husband's death. The episode covers the trial of Kimberly Rico, highlighting the evidence presented by the prosecution and the defense's attempts to cast doubt on the case. The jury ultimately finds Kim guilty of first-degree murder and arson, sentencing her to life in prison. The episode concludes with Mike Ferguson reflecting on the case and the evidence presented. He also addresses listener feedback, including questions about the case and the podcast itself.
Outlines
The Case of Kimberly Rico
This episode of True Crime All the Time explores the case of Kimberly Rico, who was convicted of murdering her husband, Steven Rico, in 1999. The episode details the couple's relationship, Kim's affair, and her increasingly disturbing conversations with friends about wanting to kill her husband.
The Murder and Investigation
The episode recounts the events leading up to Steven Rico's death, including the couple's Valentine's Day getaway and the discovery of his body in a burning cottage. The investigation reveals inconsistencies in Kim's story and evidence pointing to her involvement in her husband's death.
The Trial and Conviction
The episode covers the trial of Kimberly Rico, highlighting the evidence presented by the prosecution and the defense's attempts to cast doubt on the case. The jury ultimately finds Kim guilty of first-degree murder and arson, sentencing her to life in prison.
Conclusion and Listener Feedback
The episode concludes with Mike Ferguson reflecting on the case and the evidence presented. He also addresses listener feedback, including questions about the case and the podcast itself.
Keywords
Kimberly Rico
Kimberly Rico is the central figure in this episode, a woman convicted of murdering her husband, Steven Rico, in 1999. The episode details her relationship with Steven, her affair, and her increasingly disturbing conversations with friends about wanting to kill him.
Steven Rico
Steven Rico was the victim in this case, murdered by his wife, Kimberly Rico, in 1999. The episode details his relationship with Kim, his work in golf course maintenance, and the circumstances surrounding his death.
Succinylcholine
Succinylcholine is a muscle relaxant used in anesthesia. It is difficult to trace in a patient's body and was the drug that Kimberly Rico planned to use to kill her husband.
Murder Mystery Dinner Theater
A murder mystery dinner theater is a form of entertainment where guests participate in a fictional murder mystery. The episode mentions that Steven and Kimberly Rico attended a murder mystery dinner theater on the night before his death.
True Crime All the Time
True Crime All the Time is a podcast hosted by Mike Ferguson and Mike Gibson, focusing on true crime stories. The episode is part of the podcast's regular series.
Q&A
What was the motive behind Kimberly Rico's murder of her husband, Steven Rico?
The episode suggests that Kim's motive was a combination of dissatisfaction with her marriage, a desire for financial gain from her husband's life insurance policies, and a fear of losing custody of her daughter in a divorce.
How did Kimberly Rico's affair with Brad Winkler contribute to her decision to kill her husband?
The affair seems to have intensified Kim's dissatisfaction with her marriage and her desire to be free from it. It also provided her with a potential alibi and a sense of support from someone outside her marriage.
What evidence was presented at Kimberly Rico's trial that led to her conviction?
The prosecution presented evidence including Kim's numerous conversations with friends about wanting to kill her husband, her access to the drug succinylcholine, inconsistencies in her story about the night of the murder, and the lack of evidence supporting her claim that Steven died in a fire.
Show Notes
Stephen Hricko was found dead in a resort cottage in Maryland on February 15th, 1999. Authorities initially believed he died in an accidental fire, but they soon became suspicious as the facts in the investigation pointed another way. They ultimately began looking at someone very close to Stephen as his killer.
Join Mike and Gibby as they discuss Kimberly Hricko. Kimberly wasn't happy in her marriage to Stephen and told many of her friends about it. Then her talks with friends started to become much darker. She began saying that everyone would be better off without Stephen in the picture. She thought she had the perfect plan but it didn't quite turn out that way.
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