Danielle Redlick was charged with the murder of her husband, Michael Redlick, in their Winter Park, Florida home in January 2019. She initially claimed that he had stabbed himself during an argument, but later changed her story, leading to her arrest on charges of second-degree murder and tampering with physical evidence.
Michael Redlick, a University of Central Florida faculty member, was found dead in the couple’s home on January 12, 2019. Danielle Redlick called 911 to report that her husband had stabbed himself following a heated argument. However, the police became suspicious when they noticed a delay between the time of death and the 911 call, as well as inconsistencies in Danielle Redlick’s statements.
Upon further investigation, authorities discovered that Danielle had waited over 11 hours before calling for help. During this time, she reportedly used bleach to clean up the crime scene and even searched online for information on “what to do if your husband is angry” and for divorce attorneys before alerting the authorities.
The medical examiner’s report indicated that Michael Redlick had died from stab wounds and also had defensive wounds on his hands, suggesting a struggle had taken place. The evidence contradicted Danielle Redlick’s initial claim that her husband had committed suicide.
During the trial, the prosecution argued that Danielle Redlick had a motive to kill her husband due to marital issues, including financial problems and alleged infidelity. The defense, however, portrayed Michael Redlick as having a volatile temper and suggested that Danielle acted in self-defense during an altercation.
In the end, Danielle Redlick was convicted of manslaughter and tampering with evidence. She was sentenced to a prison term, with the exact length of the sentence varying depending on the source. The case drew significant media attention due to the nature of the crime and the couple’s social standing in the community.
