Wife Killer Robert Spangler [True Crime Documentary]

Wife Killer Robert Spangler [True Crime Documentary]

Robert Spangler's case is a chilling example of a man who seemingly lived a double life, hiding a dark secret behind a facade of normalcy. Here's a summary of his crimes:

• The Victims: Spangler is believed to have killed at least four women:
  • His first wife, Nancy Spangler: Died in 1966, initially ruled as an accidental fall.
  • His second wife, Rita Spangler: Disappeared in 1994, her body was never found.
  • His third wife, Donna Spangler: Died in 2000, ruled as a suicide.
  • One other woman: Spangler confessed to killing a woman in Colorado, but her identity remains unknown.
• The Suspicion: While the deaths of his first and third wives were initially ruled as accidents or suicide, suspicion grew around Spangler after the disappearance of his second wife. The circumstances surrounding each death had similar patterns.
• The Investigation: The investigation into Spangler was hampered by the passage of time and the lack of physical evidence, particularly in the cases of his first and second wives.
• The Confession: It wasn't until years later, while in prison on unrelated charges (forgery), that Spangler confessed to the murders. He provided details about the deaths, although some of his claims remain unverified.
• The Motive: The motive behind Spangler's crimes is not entirely clear. Some speculate that he may have been motivated by financial gain, as he collected life insurance policies on his wives. Others suggest a deeper psychological disturbance.
• The Aftermath: Spangler was never formally charged in connection with all the deaths, likely due to the difficulty of proving the crimes after so much time had passed. He died in prison in 2015.

Robert Spangler's case is a disturbing example of how a seemingly ordinary individual can harbor a capacity for extreme violence. It also highlights the challenges faced by investigators in cases where there are no witnesses and the evidence is circumstantial.

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