52-year-old US Doctor Tries To Kill Ex-husband By Casting 'Death Spell'

A strange case has come to light in Kentucky, USA, where a female paediatrician has been accused of trying to cast a ‘death spell’ on her ex-husband by a sorcerer. Dr Stephanie Russell allegedly invested significant time strategising the bizarre murder plot before resorting to the more conventional approach of hiring a hitman.

According to the Department of Law and Justice, the 52-year-old pediatric doctor from Kentucky attempted to end her ex-husband Richard Crabtree’s life by first seeking the services of a witch doctor and subsequently engaging a professional assassin.

Allegedly, she was caught in a sting operation as the hitman for hire was an undercover FBI agent, leading to her eventual arrest. She was subsequently charged with utilising interstate commerce facilities in connection with a murder-for-hire scheme. While this incident occurred two years ago, recent indications suggest that the legal matters have been settled, potentially setting the stage for a lawsuit. Authorities assert that Dr Russell was shocked to discover that the purported “hitman” was, in fact, an undercover FBI agent.

Recently submitted documents by Stephanie Russell’s defence team feature images of WhatsApp conversations between Russell and individuals purporting to possess expertise in “death spells”. These messages were disclosed by her legal representatives to demonstrate that Russell’s “mental health was significantly impaired” during the relevant period.

Stephanie Russell confessed to her guilt before her trial started on Monday, as stated by Judge David Hale’s case manager. Russell admitted to two offences detailed in a federal indictment. These charges involve using interstate communication channels or arranging interstate travel to attempt to hire someone to murder her former husband. She also acknowledged aiding and abetting interstate stalking of her husband.

According to an affidavit, Stephanie Russell desired her ex-husband’s demise to regain custody of their two children. In 2020, full custody had been granted to her ex-husband after Russell accused him of physically and sexually mistreating the children. However, a judge determined that there was no substantiating evidence to support Russell’s allegations.