Bio

Timothy Shaun Stemple was born on April 9, 1965. He grew up in Oklahoma and was the oldest of three children in his family. Timothy had a normal childhood and attended local schools. He was known to be a quiet and reserved child.

In his teenage years, Stemple developed an interest in sports and played soccer. He was involved with his local community and took part in activities that many young people enjoyed. After finishing high school, he did not pursue higher education but instead took on various jobs.

Timothy later settled down and got married. He had a family and became a father. He worked as a kids' soccer coach, showing his interest in sports continued into adulthood. However, his personal life took a turn as he began an affair, which would later have significant consequences.

As an adult, Timothy Stemple lived in Tulsa County, Oklahoma, where he and his wife, Trisha, shared a life together. They were married for over a decade. At the time of their marriage, Stemple was considered a family man but faced challenges that would eventually lead to a tragic end.

Murder Story

Timothy Shaun Stemple killed his wife, Trisha Stemple, on October 24, 1996, in Tulsa County, Oklahoma. The plan was to collect on a $950,000 life insurance policy. On that day, Stemple lured Trisha to a remote area under the pretense of car trouble. He enlisted help from a teenage accomplice, Terry Hunt, who used a baseball bat and began the attack.

Hunt struck Trisha first, but she did not lose consciousness. Stemple then took the bat and struck her multiple times until she was severely injured. After the initial assault, both Stemple and Hunt tried to run over her with Stemple's pickup truck. Despite her injuries, Trisha managed to crawl away to the grass beside the road.

After realizing she was still alive, Stemple returned and ran over her again with the truck. He later reported her missing. Her body was discovered on the side of the road, and the autopsy revealed she had suffered extensive injuries, including fractures to her skull and ribs. The investigation initially suggested a hit-and-run accident, but signs of foul play led detectives to suspect Stemple.

In the following trial, Stemple maintained his innocence, while Hunt testified against him, detailing the brutal nature of the crime. Stemple was convicted of first-degree murder and sentenced to death.

His execution by lethal injection took place on March 15, 2012, at the Oklahoma State Penitentiary. Stemple did not make a final statement before his execution and was pronounced dead shortly after the procedure began. The case garnered attention due to its shocking details and the nature of the accusations. Stemple's family continued to assert his innocence, claiming he was wrongfully convicted.