Where is Kim Hricko, husband Stephen Hricko murder convict, now? Has she been released from prison? Tune in to find out.
Kim Hricko (Kimberly Hricko) is a convicted murderer. Prior to being arrested, she worked as a surgical technician.
Hricko and her husband were facing marital problems, but her significant other wanted things to work out. In fact, they were seeing a marriage counselor and had a daughter together.
Things went downhill when the couple went on a romantic getaway. Moreover, Kim took her husband’s life and later blamed it on fire.
The crime has also been featured in Deadly Women. The episode has been titled ‘Behind the Mask.’
Let us learn about the incident in detail.
Where Is Kim Hricko Now?
Kim Hricko is imprisoned at the Maryland Correctional Institution for Women.
She is currently repenting for her crime behind the bars.
Husband Stephen Hricko Murder Convict Kim Hricko
In hopes of saving his marriage, Stephen took his wife on a romantic getaway for Valentine’s Day in 1998. The resort the couple went to had organized a murder mystery play too. Likewise, Kim informed one of the hotel employees about her room catching fire the very next day.
When Stephen’s body was discovered, his head and chest were completely burnt. Kim told the officials that her husband died of smoke inhalation. However, her claims were far from true.
After an autopsy was done, the officials realized Stephen died as a result of succinylcholine poisoning. There was no trace of carbon monoxide in his blood. Hence, the probability of Stephen’s death being caused by smoke was ruled out.
Kim’s motive behind the murder is said to be a $400,000 life insurance policy.
Talking about Stephen, he was a golf course superintendent. He was 35 years old at the time of his death.
Stephen’s murder was also called ‘The Dinner Theater Slaying.’ In fact, details about the case have also been mentioned in ‘An Act of Murder.’
Is Kim Hricko Still In Prison Or Has She Been Released?
Kim Hricko is currently in prison. She was found guilty of first-degree murder. In fact, Hricko was sentenced to life in prison and 30 years for arson. Both the sentences are to be served at the same time.
Hricko has penned various essays while serving her sentence. One of them has also been titled ‘This Prison Won’t Let Me Read Game of Thrones.’ Moreover, it can be found on the official website of The Marshall Project.