Husband's Lies Unravel in Cold Case
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In St. Paul, Minnesota, Heidi Firkus 2010 death from a gunshot wound was initially ruled an accident. Her husband, Nick, claimed an intruder forced his way in, leading to a struggle. However, investigators found no evidence of forced entry or an intruder. The couples severe money woes, including over $15,000 in credit card debt and a hidden eviction notice, were kept secret from friends and family. Nick married Rachel Watson in 2012, but she grew suspicious of their financial troubles. In 2019, Sergeant Nichole Sipes reopened the case, and FBI experts analyzed the 911 audio, concluding the shots were deliberate. Nick was arrested in 2021 and convicted of first-degree murder in 2023, sentenced to life without parole.
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