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Conviction May 25, 1979 Homicide

Ann Hilley

Status Conviction
Type Homicide
Date May 25, 1979
Location Anniston, Alabama
Victim Age 37
Gender Male

Frank Hilley died of a mysterious illness in Anniston, Alabama. His wife Marie was eventually convicted of murder by arsenic poisoning in 1983. Marie had also poisoned her daughter Carol, who survived. Marie Hilley escaped custody in 1987, created a new identity, and was recaptured and died in prison in 1987.

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