Episode
The Psychological Autopsy of Kristen Trickle
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- Murder Files Unsealed
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- Jul 7, 2026
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- 2657
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Summary
This report details the suspicious death of Kristen Trickle and the subsequent investigation into her husband, Colby Trickle, for her murder. While the death was initially ruled a suicide by a local coroner, police grew skeptical due to the unwieldy size of the weapon, inconsistent statements, and the fact that Kristen had set a work alarm for that morning. Evidence later revealed that Colby had lied about his military service, held a secret online affair, and researched life insurance payouts just days before the shooting. To secure a conviction, prosecutors utilized a rare "psychological autopsy" to prove Kristen's positive state of mind and lack of suicidal intent. Despite the defense's claims of depression, a jury found Colby guilty of first-degree murder after seeing demonstrations of how the fatal shot was likely fired. He was eventually sentenced to life in prison with no possibility of parole for fifty years. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/murder-files-unsealed--6017387/support . This episode includes AI-generated content.