Forensic Files - Season 8, Episode 8 - All Wet - Full Episode

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Tim Boczkowski faced multiple tragedies, losing two wives under suspicious circumstances, leading to convictions for first-degree murder in both cases. Evidence of violence, financial motives, and a pattern of control supported the prosecution's claims.

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  • Tim Boczkowski faced immense tragedy, losing two wives in suspicious circumstances within a short period, with evidence pointing to a pattern of violence and financial motives in their deaths.
  • The case against Tim Boczkowski highlighted the presence of physical evidence, such as bruising and strangulation marks on his second wife, Maryann, leading to his conviction for first-degree murder in both cases despite his children's defense and claims of unfair trials.

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  • What happened to Tim Boczkowski's wives?

    They both died under suspicious circumstances.

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Summary

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Tim Boczkowski: Tragic Losses and Suspicious Deaths

  • Tim Boczkowski suffered the loss of two wives and bankruptcy in four years.
  • In 1994, Tim moved to Pittsburgh with his three children after losing his business and wife in North Carolina.
  • Tim started a company making crowns and bridges, meeting and marrying Maryann Fullerton.
  • Maryann included Tim's children in their marriage ceremony, promising to care for them.
  • Tragedy struck when Maryann was found unconscious in a hot tub and pronounced dead.
  • Maryann's blood-alcohol level was twice the legal limit, raising suspicions.
  • Police found suspicious items at the scene, including a breathing device used on Maryann.
  • Tim had scratches on his body, leading to further police suspicion.
  • Tim's first wife, Elaine, also died in a bathtub accident four years earlier in North Carolina.
  • Elaine's autopsy revealed no water in her airways, contradicting Tim's account of the incident.

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Tim Boczkowski: Two Wives, Suspicious Deaths

  • Tim Boczkowski had two wives who died under suspicious circumstances, with both women resembling each other in appearance and lifestyle.
  • The investigation into the death of Tim's first wife was inconclusive, but the autopsy of his second wife revealed multiple bruises and signs of strangulation.
  • Medical examiner found 53 bruises externally and internally on the upper arms, back, and upper neck of Tim's second wife, indicating signs of struggle and violence.
  • Dr. Wecht believes Maryann Boczkowski was strangled by Tim, as evidenced by the bruising and hemorrhaging on her body.
  • Maryann's blood-alcohol level was .22, indicating intoxication, making it difficult for her to defend against the attack.
  • Tim had a $100,000 life insurance policy on his second wife, Maryann, suggesting a financial motive for her murder.
  • Prosecutors believe Tim murdered both wives due to arguments and potential divorce threats, with evidence pointing to a pattern of violence and control.
  • Tim was found guilty of first-degree murder in both cases, receiving a life sentence for the death of his first wife and a death sentence for the death of his second wife.
  • Despite maintaining his innocence, Tim's children defended him, claiming unfair trials due to jurors hearing about both deaths.
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