She'll never be able to see Bree graduate. Wallace's mother tried to kill her. Where Are Ashley and Bree Wallace Today? Stacey's younger daughter Bree found Ashley the next morning and took her to the hospital. She never saw her daughters again. [17], Castor's defense team presented a pharmaceutical expert in an attempt to cast doubt on the prosecution's claim that Castor had drugged Ashley 17 hours prior to being taken to the hospital. None of Ashley's fingerprints were found on the note which she purportedly wrote, but the print expert said there was some additional "ridge detail" on the document that was insufficient to test for identification purposes. [17] Prosecutors argued the "typing sounds" were those of one of the several drafts Castor had written of the suicide note. It would seem like a perfectly obvious thing to autopsy a grown man who's healthy, who lays down on his couch and dies, Michael Benson, who authored Mommy Deadliest about Castors case. Castor died in prison of natural causes in 2016. Unable to get a response, Sergeant Robert Willoughby of the Onondaga County Sheriff's Department kicked in the door of the bedroom and found David Castor lying dead. Castor offered to get drunk again to celebrate her 21st birthday early, according to former Det. She claimed she last spoke to him at 5 a.m. Sunday when he locked her out of the bedroom. Under questioning by District Attorney William Fitzpatrick, she said she had not seen the note moments earlier. [24] He said that this theme was repeated fourteen times within the note and that he believes Castor will never admit to guilt of the murders. [3][9] Ashley was 12 at the time of her father Wallace's death. By then, Stacey had married David Castor, who passed away in August 2005 after ingesting antifreeze. Surveillance cameras were set up at the gravesite where Michael Wallace and David Castor were buried. Castor, who died in 2016 at the age of 48, was an American woman found guilty of murdering her husband David Castor and attempting to murder her daughter, Ashley. On Saturday, February 1, at 8 p.m., the new Nia Vardalos flick hits TV screens. Stacey Castor had already hired defense attorney Chuck Keller, who would follow the line of defense that Ashley was responsible for David Castors death and that Ashley also attempted to kill herself. A month later on Tuesday, March 5, she was sentenced to 51 years to life in prison. But whats the real deal? - Official ABC 20/20 YouTube clip, Daughter testifies in Stacey Castor murder trial (Video), Update: Jurors talk on video about Stacey Castor guilty verdict, https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Stacey_Castor&oldid=1142148661, This page was last edited on 28 February 2023, at 19:46. Bree Wallace, of Clay, testifies in the murder trial or her mother, Stacey Castor. Nia Vardalos (My Big Fat Greek Wedding) plays Castor, whose likable demeanor hides her dark side. See Photos of Her Baby, Jane Fonda Regrets the Type of Mother She Was, Al's Facial Expressions on 'Today' Are Everything, Journal Prompts That Help You Move Forward. She had murdered her husbands partly to collect on their life insurance and estates,[16] and had changed David's will to exclude his son by a previous marriage from the money left to him by David. Deputy testifies in Castor trial [3][4] When brought on the stand, she testified that she did not murder either her father or her stepfather nor did she write the suicide note. Why did she do these things? Elena Nicolaou is the former culture editor at Oprah Daily. In this image made from video Stacey Castor appears in court after hearing she was found guilty in Syracuse, N.Y., Feb. 5, 2009. [3][17] Likewise, he questioned how a woman who had lost two husbands to poisoning would not seek help for a daughter in Ashley's state. She says that her mother offered her a "nasty-tasting" drink that she at first refused but eventually drank because she trusted Castor. Tonight, ABC News 20/20 will investigate the Black Widow murderer, whose real name is Stacey Castor. [17] She did not seek care for Ashley for 17 hours and indicated that David Castor, who was staggering and vomiting and unable to stand, "looked OK". Police found that in David Castor's will, he left everything to his wife and her two daughters - and nothing to his son. That was fun. Ashley then talked about that fateful day in January 2000. Police had set up a camera at Castor's home, and one at the graveyard where her husbands were buried. [3][10] An upset Ashley called Castor. Bree said that the three survivors were close and enjoyed good clean fun at home, watching TV and generally acting like three best pals, just as Poisoned Love portrayed them. As police were investigating both deaths in September 2007, the family suffered another emergency. 11 True Crime Novels That Every Armchair Detective Will Love, These Women Committed Brutal Crimes and Are Now Just Walking Around Free, Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window), Click to share on Twitter (Opens in new window), Click to share on Pinterest (Opens in new window). Castor told David Muir in 2009 that, in the moment, she couldnt believe was happening. "She was. They hit it off quite well, having their first child, Ashley, in 1987 and another daughter, Bree, about three years later. [28] Series Sex Lies and Murder, series 2 episode 3 as well as describing the events leading to the trial included an interview with the district attorney in the case. [24], Though Castor was not officially defined as a serial killer, it is likely that she would have killed again. April 22, 2009 -- Stacey Castor wanted people to believe that she was simply an unlucky wife after her first husband died of an apparent heart attack in 2000 and her second of an apparent suicide in 2005 by poisoning himself with anti-freeze. Stacey Castor faced 25 years to life if convicted when her trial began in January 2009. 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When the authorities questioned Ashley about the forged suicide note and the deaths of her father and stepfather, she maintained her innocence. "[18], On February 5, 2009, Castor was found guilty of second degree murder in the poisoning death of David and of attempted second degree murder for overdosing her daughter Ashley with drugs and vodka. Fortunately, Stacey's daughter Ashley Wallace survived the homicide attempt and lived to testify against the mother who betrayed her. Ashley and Bree testified at Staceys trial, where Stacey was convicted of murder and attempted murder. .css-ssumvd{display:block;font-family:Gilroy,Helvetica,Arial,Sans-serif;font-size:1.0625rem;font-weight:bold;line-height:1.25;margin-bottom:0;margin-top:0;-webkit-text-decoration:none;text-decoration:none;}@media (any-hover: hover){.css-ssumvd:hover{color:link-hover;}}@media(min-width: 40.625rem){.css-ssumvd{letter-spacing:0rem;margin-top:0.9375rem;}}The "Friends" Women Reunite to Celebrate Courteney, The Reason Hoda Kotb Hasn't Been on the Today Show, Keke Palmer Is a New Mom! While investigating Davids death, they took a second look at Wallaces death. The authorities believed that Stacey tried to kill her daughter and shift the blame onto her. [15], Having searched Castor's computer, prosecutors had found several drafts of the suicide note Ashley was accused of writing. [3] Tests revealed that potentially fatal painkillers had been found in Ashley's system, and that she most likely would have died if taking her to the hospital had been just a few minutes later. According to Castor, Wallace was very close to Bree, showing a favoritism that Castor made up for by becoming "best friends" with elder daughter Ashley. Police set up cameras outside Stacey Castor's house to track her whereabouts. According to District Attorney Fitzpatrick, Castor died of a heart attack, and no foul play was suspected. Would love your thoughts, please comment. Our editors handpick the products that we feature. Stacey is at the center of a web of lies linked to the deaths of David and a previous husband, as well as the overdose of her daughter, Ashley Wallace, 21. The next day, the episode will be available to stream on Hulu. Forensic investigators found that based on the timestamps, it had been written while Ashley was in school, proving she couldn't have been its author. "I never knew what hate was until now. Stacey Castor, 40, gave her 20-year-old daughter a tainted drink the night of Sept. 13, then typed a note to make the poisoning look like a suicide, District Attorney William Fitzpatrick said. She repeated that she only drank the "nasty-tasting" beverage because she trusted Castor. [18] "Professor Francis Gengo testified that after analyzing the traces of drugs and alcohol found in blood drawn from Ashley at the hospital, Ashley would have had to ingest the alcohol, Ritalin, and several other drugs just several hours before she was hospitalized. When her sister came in to check on her later, she was unresponsive. I cannot believe Stacey has it in her to kill two men. [3] Castor's mother believed her granddaughter Ashley to be guilty. Aug. 16 2003: Castor marries her second husband. She was also convicted for the attempted murder of. I want her to sleep through til morning," Bree quoted her mother as saying. I would have done anything for her, but she decided she wanted to kill me instead.. In 2005, he was found dead in his bedroom. Police knocked down the bedroom door to find David Castor dead of an apparent suicide. Willoughby says he remembers that Castor screamed, "He's not dead, he's not dead. "[9], If there is a ceiling in terms of evil, she (Castor) is at the ceiling. As hard as you tried, I survived. The Daughter of Notorious "Black Widow" Opens Up, A Lifetime Movie Is About This Shocking Abduction, The "Friends" Women Reunite to Celebrate Courteney, Your Privacy Choices: Opt Out of Sale/Targeted Ads, "Even though I hate her, I love her at the same time," Wallace said in an. [3][9] They felt that this suggested he was force-fed antifreeze. And in 2007, she was reportedly poisoned and came within 15 minutes of death, according to ABC News. [17], Prosecutors brought up another piece of "damaging evidence" against Castor when they cited having heard "typing sounds" while Castor was on the phone. "Your honor, [Castor] is a monster and a threat to society," he said. Dubbed the "Black Widow," Castor was convicted of second-degree murder, attempted second-degree murder, and forging her husband's will in 2009. For no reason, just take a ride. 2020 THE SUN, US, INC. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED | TERMS OF USE | PRIVACY | YOUR AD CHOICES | SITEMAP, Before dying in jail, Stacey Castor (pictured left) used antifreeze to carry out the poisoning deaths of both of her husbands, Stacey (pictured left) had two daughters with her first husband Michael. "[19] Ashley said, "I would have done anything for her. Even with credit for time served, her earliest possible release date was June 15, 2055slightly over a month shy of her 88th birthday. A former friend of Castors told ABC News that she was contemplating divorce when Wallace got sick in the winter of 1999. Stacey took her daughters to Disney World after Mike Wallace died. Hey there, welcome to my channel. Wallace lives in New York and is engaged and married. Cookie Settings/Do Not Sell My Personal Information. Ashley Wallace said she drank another cocktail her mom had prepared for her. She'll never get to see her grandchildren. Bree said her 20-year-old sister was lying across the foot of her bed with a couple of pillows over her face and an empty vodka bottle and prescription pill bottle in the bed near her. Detective testifies about Castor's mispronunciation As horrible as it makes me feel, this is goodbye mom. Stacey was responsible for poisoning David. Stacey Castor has adamantly maintained her innocence. Fortunately, the young woman survived the scare. Police suspected that both of Stacey Castor's husbands were poisoned with antifreeze -- a painful death that leads to the formation of crystals in the victims organs. On August 5, 2022, the broadcast is expected to premiere on ABC at 8pm EST. As Wallace herself said at the trial, "I just want it to go away, but I know it will never go away.". Turn on desktop notifications for breaking stories about interest? Wallace vocally grieved the loss of the old version of her mother, a woman she called her "best friend." [2], In late 1999, Wallace began feeling intermittently ill. Family members variously remember him as acting unsteady, coughing and seeming swollen. [15] With a "jam-packed" courtroom, most were focused on Castor. Wallace was shaken and called her mother. Doctors determined that he had died of a heart attack. In August 2005, at 2:00one afternoon, Castor called her local sheriff's office to tell them that her husband had locked himself in their bedroom for a day following an argument and was not responding to his cell phone. A Stressful Trial Comes to an End. Stacey Castor listens to 911 call she made after daughter's poisoning She once recalled, Wed just go for a ride in the car, you know? In court, Ashley testified against her mother. "I don't understand how you can say you love someone, and in the next breath, try to kill them.". Sept. 12 2007: Ashley Wallace goes drinking with mom. Sept. 25, 2008: Judge rules death of Michael Wallace can be submitted as evidence. The jury deliberated for three days before coming back with a guilty verdict. Ashley Wallace, daughter of Stacey Castor and Michael Wallace, spoke with ABC News in 2009 after her mother's conviction. Clockwise from left: Chauncey In 2009, Castor was convicted of murdering her second husband, David Castor, attempting to murder her daughter, Ashley Wallace, and forging her husbands will. Like Bree, he said Castor kept telling him when he called that Ashley was very tired and was still taking a nap. They were married in August 2003 and she took his surname. Those who knew him, including his ex-wife Janice Poissant Farmer, rejected the idea Castor killed himself. Even though I do hate her, I still love her at the same time. In addition to the Turner and Castor antifreeze murder cases, similar cases were reported in 2008. On March 5, 2009, Stacey Castor was found guilty of the murder of her second husband, David, and also guilty of the attempted murder of her daughter Ashley. [20] "She is cold, calculating and without any emotion for what she has done," she stated. "And I will never say that I did, ever., She was my best friend, too," Ashley Wallace said of her mother. Castor, New York Department of Corrections inmate number 09G0209, was placed in Bedford Hills Correctional Facility for Women in Bedford Hills, New York. He described Castor as a "black widow" type rather than a typical serial killer. ABC Ashley Wallace was attending her first day at college when two investigators arrived to deliver the news that her father had died of antifreeze poisoning. She was given the maximum sentence of twenty-five years for both charges, with the addition of one year for the forging of David's will. [3] They noted Ashley's father, Wallace, showing favoritism toward his younger daughter rather than Ashley and cited jealousy as a possible motive for Ashley having murdered at such a young age. This was when Stacey set up her daughters to confess to killing both men. I dont know what it is yet, but Im sure Ill find out. On June 11, 2016, Stacey was found dead from a heart attack in her jail cell. Three months after Castors death, Spinelli reached out to nearby Cayuga County investigators about the death of Michael Wallace to learn more. He testified Stacey Castor seemed to be trying to keep him from trying to contact Ashley the afternoon and evening of Sept. 13, 2007. Please note that this form cannot be used to reset your Google or Facebook password. Her first victim was her first husband Michael Wallace, who she married in 1998. 20/20: Fatal Flaw - On The Rocks chronicles David Castor's death and the chain of events that resulted in Stacey's incarceration. Stacey Castor Accused of Poisoning Her Two Husbands, Plotting to Murder and Frame Daughter Ashley Wallace", "Stacey Castor's daughter, Ashley Wallace, testifies during antifreeze murder trial. ", "DA: Antifreeze murderer Stacey Castor, who poisoned husband, dead at 48", "No obvious cause of death for killer Stacey Castor; lab tests could take months", "DA: Anti-freeze murderer Stacey Castor died of heart attack, no foul play suspected", "More 'Ripped From The Headlines' Pics Set At Lifetime With Nia Vardalos, Lyndsy Fonseca, Kirstie Alley, Jamie-Lynn Sigler, Jenn Lyon", Tragic End for 'Black Widow's' First Love - Official ABC 20/20 YouTube clip, Did 'Black Widow' Kill Two Husbands? When the detective picked up on her slip of the tongue, she accused him of trying to frame her and stopped the interview. Stacey Castor claimed it was a suicide, but detectives soon suspected murder -- and she then tried to poison her own daughter, Ashley, with antifreeze and frame her with a suicide note confessing . April 20, 2009, 9:22 AM. Castor told authorities that her daughter had taken pills and left behind a suicide note confessing to both murders. [3] They wanted to "poke holes" in Ashley's version of what happened and prove that she could have been capable of murder at age 11. The film starred Nia Vardalos as Castor. That same day, Castor was arrested at the hospital and charged with the murder of David Castor and attempted murder of Ashley. She was convicted of second-degree murder in the death of David Castor, attempted murder of her daughter, and forging Castor's will. [4] Their daughter Ashley was 12 at the time and had been alone with him. Stacey called 911, claiming that her daughter drank and took some medication. Born on July 24, 1967, New York-born Stacey Castor became notoriously dubbed as "The Black Widow" in the media for the murders she committed. Because if I don't, than Stacey won.". She wanted people to believe that her life had been crippled by tragedy -- that her first husband had died of a heart attack, her second husband had died by poisoning himself with antifreeze, and that her daughter had also attempted suicide. As hard as you tried, I survived and I will survive because now I'm surrounded by people that love me. She says that's good enough for me.. Castor told Muir in 2009 her daughters werent happy about the marriage. Powered by. Stacey Castor defends herself during cross examination Watch on In June 2016, seven years into her 51-year sentence, Castor was found dead in her prison cell in Bedford Hills, New York. "[19] Both of Castor's daughters expressed concern that their mother had not yet apologized to them. Sweet!. Ashley Wallace was attending her first day at college when two investigators arrived to deliver the news that her father had died of antifreeze poisoning. In 2005, her step-father, David Castor, took his own life. However, Ashley denied taking pills, insisting she only had the drink her mother gave her. Castor never saw her daughters again. Sept. 7, 2007: Castor is brought in for questioning. On February 5, 2009, Stacey was found guilty on one count of second-degree murder for David's poison homicide and an additional count of attempted second-degree murder of Ashley. [24] Knoll said that killers may have many different motivations. And then she was tired, after she drank it, and went and laid down., Sept. 14, 2007: Wallace is 15 minutes from death, Castor is arrested and arraigned. And being my children, they questioned everything., Aug. 22, 2005: Castors second husband dies. Stacey Castor, 41, is shown here on the day of her wedding to David Castor in August 2003. Castor, however, never visited. 'Octomom' Nadya Suleman Is a Proud Mom of 14: See Her Kids Today! She would not frame Ashley.. She was rushed to the hospital, and the authorities found a typewritten suicide note that appeared to be written by Ashley. While utilizing antifreeze, Stacey poisoned and killed her late second husband David and proceeded to plot an attempt on her daughter Ashley's life. How can you hate someone and love them at the same time? Ashley and Bree testified at Stacey's trial, where Stacey was convicted of murder and attempted murder. Stacey Castor's daughter Ashley Wallace takes the stand, Jan.14, 2009,in this photo from pool video, as the prosecution's first witness to tearfully testify about the deaths of her father and stepfather. However, Castor didnt end up serving even half of her sentence. She was 48. On September 12, 2007, as an early celebration of her birthday, Ashley had a drink mixed by Stacey and felt lethargic soon after, passing out in her bedroom. [2][3] Despite their closeness with their children, the couple grew apart, and it was rumored that each was having affairs. "As hard as it is to get up everyday and put a smile on my face, I know that I have to. Stacey Castor places no value on human life, not even her own flesh and blood. [3] They argued that the "suicide attempt" had actually been a planned-out murder attempt by Castor against Ashley. A letter she had written before her death incriminated him as the murderer if she were to die eventually; the letter led to his prosecution. In 2003, three years after Wallaces death, Stacey married David Castor. She was later found guilty of attempting to murder her daughter. [16] He sentenced her to the maximum of 25 years to life for the murder of David Castor, and to another 25 years for the attempt to kill Ashley. Keep scrolling to get to know the true story behind the movie. That note turned out to be a nearly 700-word suicide note which contained a confession to the 2000 murder of the Wallaces' father, Michael, and the 2005 murder of their stepfather, David Castor. When police searched the kitchen and found a turkey baster apparently smelling of alcohol disposed in the trash can, they began to suspect foul play. Stacey's daughter Ashley said that one night she had a cocktail made by her mother that tasted bad - the next day she woke up in a hospital where detectives told her of a suicide note she allegedly never wrote Credit: ABC 5 Officials took Stacey to court in a historic case after Ashley told police she never attempted suicide Credit: ABC Lets just get drunk I was like, Cool! You know, what kind of teenager wouldnt think that was awesome? Stacey Castor's mother, Judie Eaton, does not believe her daughter is guilty. Along with being suspected of killing her first husband, Castor was found guilty of. One night, the former served the latter an alcoholic drink loaded with a lethal dose of painkillers. [2], Stacey, the daughter of Jerry Daniels and Judie Eaton, met Michael Wallace when she was 17, in 1985, and they bonded immediately. [19] Her lead defense counsel, Keller, announced that Castor would appeal the verdict, including challenging the inclusion of evidence regarding the death of her first husband, for which Castor had not been charged. Bree Wallace testifies about finding her poisoned sister, Stacey Castor listens to 911 call she made after daughter's poisoning, Expert says David Castor's DNA was on turkey baster, Detective testifies about Castor's mispronunciation, follow Douglass Dowty @DougDowty on Twitter. [4] They believed Castor had used the turkey baster to force-feed him once he became too physically weak. She said it was normal for her sister to take an early-afternoon nap but not to be asleep in her bedroom as long as she was that day. [3][16][20], I never knew what hate was until now. Stacey Castor murder trial: Daughter Ashley Wallace reads statement Watch on Standing next to her younger sister, Bree, Wallace opens up about feelings of confusion, anger, and bewilderment that had plagued her since learning of her mother's ultimate betrayal. Wallace was shaken and called her mother. She had noticed his ill appearance that day, but thought nothing of it. [3], The detectives on the case ordered wiretappings on Castor's house. Like, I shouldve known, but I didnt. Ashley felt tired after that and went to sleep in her bedroom. Along with being suspected of killing her first husband, Castor was found guilty of poisoning her second husband with antifreeze and attempting to murder her daughter, Ashley Wallace. "He wasn't a drinker; he didn't go out at night," she told Snapped. Wallace left the courtroom in 2009 knowing she would return to a family of people who adored her. After Wallaces death at age 38, Castor collected a $55,000 life insurance policy. 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Expert says David Castor's DNA was on turkey baster, which prosecution says was used to kill him Even though I do hate her, I still love her at the same time.. The movie's speech is pulled verbatim from the statement the real Wallace read, through tears, in the courtroom in 2009. He said there were certain similarities in the two husbands' deaths. Little is known about her early life her later infamy overshadowed her youth but Castor's mother says that her daughter once envisioned great things for herself. The letter had Ashley taking responsibility for David and Michaels deaths. They began to suspect she was involved in their murder. Do Not Sell or Share My Personal Information. While the authorities initially ruled it a suicide, they later learned Stacey was responsible for poisoning David. [23] Ashley said that she does not know how her mother, any mother, could try to kill her own child,[3] a question that the public has also pondered. [3] She maintained her innocence of the two murders and the writing of the note. [2][3], Castor was employed by an ambulance dispatch company, while Wallace worked nights as a mechanic, but the family had little money. The . [19] Castor maintains she is innocent of the deaths of her husbands and the attempted murder of Ashley. Weeks later, Wallace was found unresponsive on the sofa in the family home and was later pronounced dead at the hospital. ' The authorities believed that Stacey tried to kill her daughter and shift the blame onto her. He sought medical attention, with his doctor noting that he may have an inner ear disorder. [31] It was later determined by the D.A. 90 Day Fiance's Hamza's Green Card Status 'Battle' Amid Memphis Divorce, '90 Day Fiance' Star Memphis Smith Alleges Hamza Moknii Was 'Abusive', 90 Day's Hamza Requested Paternity Test for Daughter Amid Memphis Split. He described a "black widow" type as a woman who kills husbands or lovers for material gain, as opposed to the typical serial killer (men who kill consecutively for sexual or sadistic motives). Talking about it, Ashley said, Ive relived this day over and over again in my head because what if there was something that I couldve done? And then she took that all away, Wallace said. Ashley Wallace Castor is the daughter of Stacey Ruth Castor who was a convicted murderer from Weedsport, New York. Leave her alone. The victim's DNA was found on the rim of that glass and on the tip of a turkey baster containing remnants of antifreeze that was found in the kitchen trash, jurors were told. The next morning, Bree Wallace found her sister barely breathing. In fact, he said they had talked about the issue about a month earlier and both agreed suicide was selfish and unfair to the loved ones left behind. Where is Wallace now? Tonight, ABC News' 20/20 will speak to Stacey Castor's daughter, Ashley Wallace. Eight years later, those close to Wallace began to notice symptoms of illness- Wallace coughed incessantly and seemed swollen. Update 2:50 p.m.: For . [3][9] When Ashley woke up, with police questioning her about the murders and the suicide note found beside her, she said that the last thing she remembered was her mother making her an alcoholic drink, something she had never done before. Stacey met her second husband, David Castor, through her boss in 2001. [3], "In 2005, people started to put it together," Cayuga County Sheriff Dave Gould said. She testified David Castor had apparently locked himself in his bedroom at some point over the weekend, a fact corroborating Stacey Castor's story to police. Imagine Wallace's horror when she woke up in the hospital on September 14, 2007 and discovered that her mother and "best friend," Stacey Castor, was likely behind each of these acts. 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