A woman in a troubled love triangle orchestrated a deadly scheme by poisoning her boyfriend with antifreeze, capturing his final moments on video. Judy Church, 67, has been handed a life sentence for spiking Leroy Fowler’s drink with the toxic substance, leading to his excruciating demise.
Church callously filmed Fowler’s suffering as the antifreeze ravaged his body, callously taunting him with questions while feigning ignorance when seeking medical help. Prosecutors labeled the antifreeze as the ‘murder weapon,’ containing ethylene glycol known for its lethal properties.
The court revealed that Church, the sole person with access to Fowler during the poisoning period, meticulously executed her plan in Salisbury, Maryland. Detectives uncovered incriminating DNA evidence from a Powerade bottle at their residence, linking Church to the crime scene.
Fowler’s family testified to Church’s suspicious behavior, with his sister recalling his concerns about the shakes she prepared. After a trial where chilling footage and evidence were presented, Church was convicted of premeditated first-degree murder and sentenced to life without parole.
The court exposed the toxic relationship dynamics involving Church, Fowler, and another woman, marked by jealousy and animosity. Fowler’s loved ones lamented Church’s betrayal and the agony he endured, emphasizing the profound loss caused by her deceitful actions.
