In a chilling turn of events, Colby Trickle of Hays, Kansas, has been found guilty of the first-degree murder of his wife, Kristen Trickle, and sentenced to life in prison with no possibility of parole for 50 years. The verdict was reached after a meticulous investigation and a compelling case presented by the prosecution.

The tragedy unfolded in 2019 when Colby Trickle made a distressing call to 911, reporting that his wife had shot herself. Despite initial suspicions from law enforcement, the coroner ruled Kristen Trickle’s death as suicide. However, doubts lingered, prompting a relentless pursuit of justice by detectives from the Hays Police Department.

Months later, Colby Trickle cashed in on two life insurance policies totaling over $120,000, raising eyebrows with his extravagant spending. Notably, he purchased a $2,000 life-size sex doll shortly after receiving the insurance payout, prompting further scrutiny from authorities.

Detectives flagged Colby’s lack of a mourning process following his wife’s death, with his behavior raising red flags. Furthermore, discrepancies in Colby’s military service record emerged, revealing lies about overseas deployments. These revelations added weight to suspicions surrounding Kristen Trickle’s death.

The investigation uncovered alarming details, including Kristen’s active plans for the day of her death, contradicting typical suicide behavior. Dr. Ashley Christiansen, a psychologist hired by the prosecution, conducted a psychological autopsy, indicating that Kristen Trickle was unlikely to have taken her own life.

In July 2021, 21 months after Kristen’s death, Colby Trickle was charged with murder and interfering with law enforcement. The case unfolded in court, with Dr. Christiansen’s testimony bolstering the prosecution’s argument.

The jury deliberated and ultimately found Colby Trickle guilty. Last November, he was handed a sentence of life in prison, ensuring he will spend the next five decades behind bars.