Kentucky Doctor Allegedly Tried to Kill Ex-Husband With Magic “Death spell” [Horror IRL]
Tyler Doupe'
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A disgraced physician in Louisville, Kentucky has been accused of attempted murder-for-hire following what appear to be a series of botched attempts to have her ex-husband eliminated.
Dr. Stephanie Russell is gearing up to stand trial later this month. She is accused of attempting to hire a hitman to kill her ex-husband, Ricky Crabtree. The man she allegedly paid to commit the crime is an undercover federal agent. Russell reportedly made a down payment of $3,500. The total agreed-upon amount was set at $7,000.
With the case preparing for trial, Russell’s attorneys are trying to paint a picture of the doctor’s state of mind at the time of the alleged murder-for-hire plot. As such, Russell’s attorney has released a series of shocking text messages that seem to suggest Russell sought the services of several spiritualists to cast a “death spell” on her ex.
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One of the messages sees Russell telling an anonymous ‘healer’ she is “looking for a death spell”. She goes on to ask about the cost and then inquires if the ritual will include a sacrifice. Russell did not move forward with the “death spell’ after learning that most practitioners expected up-front payment.
Court records indicate that Crabtree filed for divorce in 2018. The dissolution was finalized in 2020. Russell and Crabtree share two children. The custody battle likely played a role in the contentious dynamic that allegedly led to Russell attempting to put out a hit on Crabtree.
Court records reveal that Russell’s attorneys hope to convince a judge that their client’s “mental condition left her unable to attain the culpable state of mind required by the criminal charges in this case”.
If convicted, Russell faces a prison term of up to 10 years. Her trial is slated to begin April 22nd.
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