Richard Pierce, 86, died in prison after being convicted for the 1975 murder of his wife.

Richard Pierce, 86, who was convicted for the 1975 murder of his wife Carol Jean, has died in prison. Despite her body never being found, Pierce was sentenced to life for disposing of her body. He was scheduled for a court hearing to argue for a fair trial. Prosecutors claimed Pierce benefited from his wife's death, including obtaining a pension and new possessions.

November 13, 2024
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