What evidence led to Marie Hilly's indictment?

Arsenic found in Carol and Frank's remains

How was David Dowler identified as a serial killer?

Lethal chloroform levels in Lisa Chandler's system

Arsenic found in items from Jeannie Allen's home

Marie Hilly's suspected poisoning of her daughter and husband, with arsenic found in their remains, implicates her in their deaths, leading to a murder investigation and her eventual conviction for attempted and first-degree murder.
David Dowler's intricate murder methods involving chloroform and cyanide, confirmed through high cyanide levels in victims' tissues, led to his identification as a serial killer, arrest, and life sentence for Lisa Chandler's murder, showcasing the meticulous unraveling of a complex criminal scheme.

What illness did Carol Hilly suffer from?
Arsenic poisoning
Who was suspected of poisoning Carol and her husband?
Marie Hilly
What evidence led to Marie Hilly's indictment?
Arsenic found in Carol and Frank's remains
How was David Dowler identified as a serial killer?
Lethal chloroform levels in Lisa Chandler's system
What led to Georgia Weaver's conviction for capital murder?
Arsenic found in items from Jeannie Allen's home

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A young woman's health deteriorates, prompting a murder investigation to uncover a dark family secret.
Suspicious deaths occur within a tight-knit group of friends, with little evidence of murder.
Poisoning leads to suspicion among survivors, pointing fingers at each other to identify the killer.
Arsenic poisoning is suspected in a woman's illness, with symptoms mirroring heavy metal poisoning.
Marie Hilly rushes her sick daughter, Carol, to the hospital, seeking a cure for her mysterious illness.
Carol's symptoms align with arsenic poisoning, leading to further testing and diagnosis.
Marie's suspicious behavior and past incidents raise concerns, linking her to potential foul play.
Marie is suspected of poisoning her daughter and husband, leading to investigations and exhumations.
Arsenic is found in both Carol and Frank Hilly's remains, implicating Marie in their poisoning.
Marie Hilly is charged with attempted murder and later indicted for first-degree murder, serving a fraction of her sentence before escaping and dying.

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Kyle Chandler suspected David Dowler knew more about Lisa Chandler's death and their friends' mysterious deaths.
Detective Mickey Brown discovered Lisa Chandler was the third friend to die mysteriously, with Dowler being the last to see them alive.
Lisa Craig, Dowler's previous girlfriend, died with notes hinting at someone wanting to kill her, despite anorexia nervosa history.
Juan Casillas, Dowler's business partner, was found dead with an unidentified substance in his tissues.
Carrie Middleton suspected Dowler was the killer and agreed to wear a wire to gather evidence.
Dowler described detailed murder methods using chloroform and cyanide to Carrie, fearing she might be next.
Tissue samples from Craig and Casillas showed high cyanide levels, confirming their murders.
Lisa Chandler had lethal chloroform levels in her system, leading to Dowler's identification as the serial killer.
Dowler was arrested with a pistol, silencer, lock pick sets, and suspicious articles found at his residence.
Dowler's elaborate plan involved mixing chemicals to poison his victims, leading to his life sentence for Lisa Chandler's murder.

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Georgia Weaver was suspected of taking advantage of Jeannie Allen, closing her bank account and safe deposit box using a forged power of attorney, leading to her arrest for theft and forgery.
Investigators discovered discrepancies in the signatures on the power of attorney, leading to Georgia Weaver being identified as the forger through handwriting analysis.
Georgia Weaver was ultimately convicted of the capital murder of her sister Jeannie Allen after arsenic was found in items from Jeannie's home, leading to her life imprisonment without parole.