# He murdered his Wife to Get Her Money - and to be with his New Girlfriend

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Podcast: [Murder Files Unsealed](https://stenobird.com/podcast/murder-files-unsealed-6698983)
Published: 2026-07-16T15:31:24+00:00
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## Resource

This source details a true crime investigation into the death of Patty Wasik, a nurse whose husband initially claimed she died in a tragic car accident. Although Peter Wasik insisted his wife drove their truck into Guilford Lake to avoid a deer, investigators uncovered a staged crime scene devoid of typical crash indicators. A secondary autopsy proved the victim did not drown but was asphyxiated before the vehicle ever entered the water. Forensic evidence, such as plant burrs found in her hair, placed the murder at the couple's home rather than the lakefront. Prosecutors successfully argued that Peter’s motives included a $200,000 insurance payout and a desire to be with his girlfriend. Ultimately, the combination of accident reconstruction and the victim’s own diaries led to Peter's conviction for murder. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/murder-files-unsealed--6017387/support . This episode includes AI-generated content.

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