Putting Pieces Together

As the trial continued, detectives were finally able to put pieces of the puzzle together. The details Smith provided were a close match to what the prosecutors had elicited from the other suspects. The information he provided seemed to be the glue that stuck the pieces together, from what Leuthold had worn during the murder to how he killed his wife.

The Decision Made

After almost 18 months of hearing and questioning, the jury was finally ready to make their decision. It only took them 90 minutes to agree and they all thought that Leuthold was indeed guilty of murdering his wife. With more than 40 witnesses, they were sure. Hence, the judge sentenced him to 80 years in prison. But that’s not all. The judge also had a scathing message for him.