A Nebraska woman, 49-year-old Michelle Lee Marr was convicted of second-degree murder for fatally attacking her boyfriend, Jesse Gilpin, back in March 2022. She tried to cover his wounds with makeup and called 911, claiming she found him unconscious, per the New York Post.
Gilpin, who was a father, was flown to Twelve Clans United Hospital in Sioux City, Iowa. Nurses noticed he had a lot of makeup on his face and body. After removing it, they found many injuries, including large bruises on his head.
Prosecutors said in court documents, “The makeup was described as having been applied thickly and appeared fresh and not slept in.”
“A nurse at Mercy Medical Center said it took her a while to scrub the makeup off Gilpin’s face and she noted it was a match for Gilpin’s skin tone,” the documents attained by the Daily Mail.
Sadly, Gilpin passed away the following day due to brain trauma and swelling. An autopsy determined that his death was a homicide.
A pathologist testified at Marr’s trial that Gilpin’s injuries were intentionally caused, not accidental. Marr claimed she passed out at 5 p.m. and discovered him unconscious later. However, prosecutors found evidence on her phone showing she lied about this.
Her boyfriend’s children and relatives informed officials about her history of violence against Gilpin. After a five-day trial in Omaha, she was declared guilty of second-degree murder and tampering with evidence. She could face life behind bars at her sentencing on June 5.
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