248\. The Dark Web Killer - The Murder of Amy Allwine
Murder With My Husband
Deep Dive
Why did the police initially have suspicions about Amy Allwine's death not being a suicide?
Police had several suspicions: Amy's pants were partially unzipped, there was no blood spatter or gunpowder on her hands, and her body had been moved and the crime scene cleaned up. Additionally, a luminol test revealed bloodstains and footprints leading to the mudroom, bathroom, and Joseph's bedroom.
Why did Stephen Allwine reach out to a dark web hitman site?
Stephen was having affairs and was deeply involved in his church, which did not allow divorce. He wanted to eliminate his wife to be free to pursue these relationships without leaving the congregation.
What was the reason given by Dog Day God for wanting Amy Allwine dead?
Dog Day God claimed Amy had stolen clients from their dog training business and was sleeping with the business competitor's husband.
Why did the BESA Mafia website become suspicious to the FBI?
The BESA Mafia was a fraudulent hitman website that the FBI discovered. Despite claiming they were responsible for Amy's death, they were actually a scam, taking money from desperate people without carrying out any hits.
How did Stephen Allwine attempt to stage Amy's death as a suicide?
Stephen slipped Amy a large dose of scopolamine, which disoriented her. He then used the family's gun to shoot her and placed the gun by her left arm, making it look like she had shot herself.
Why did the jury find Stephen Allwine guilty of first-degree murder?
The jury found Stephen guilty due to the premeditated nature of the crime, including the large amount of scopolamine in Amy's system, the staged crime scene, and the digital evidence linking Stephen to the dark web transactions and plans.
What was the role of cryptocurrency in this crime?
Stephen used Bitcoin to attempt to hire a hitman from the BESA Mafia. Bitcoin's anonymity was key in his initial plan, but eventually, the wallet code linked back to his computer, providing crucial evidence.
Why did Amy Allwine receive threatening emails before her death?
Amy received threatening emails from Dog Day God, who was actually Stephen Allwine, trying to scare her into killing herself. These emails were part of his broader plan to eliminate her without getting his hands dirty.
What was the significance of the BESA Mafia's post-mortem video?
The video was a marketing ploy to legitimize their fraudulent business. They claimed responsibility for Amy's death, which was a lie, to make their website appear more credible and attract more clients.
What was the judge's opinion of Stephen Allwine at his sentencing?
The judge called Stephen an incredible actor, a hypocrite, and a cold, calculating killer, and sentenced him to life without the possibility of parole.