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Missouri prison nurse gets 12 years for poisoning husband

Last updated: June 28, 2025 3:15 pm
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A Missouri prison nurse, Amy Murray, made headlines for her involvement in the murder of her husband, Joshua, in late 2018. Murray, who fell in love with a convicted killer named Eugene Claypool, orchestrated her husband’s death in order to be with her new love interest. The shocking case came to a conclusion this week when Murray accepted a plea deal from Alford prosecutors, pleading guilty to murder, arson, and tampering with evidence charges.

In an Alford plea, the defendant maintains their innocence but accepts a conviction. As part of the deal, Murray was sentenced to 12 years in prison for the murder charge, 7 years for arson, and 4 years for tampering with evidence, with all sentences to run concurrently. The judge’s decision marked the end of a tumultuous legal battle that began with the discovery of Joshua’s body in the aftermath of a house fire set by Murray.

Investigations revealed that Joshua’s blood contained elevated levels of antifreeze, leading authorities to suspect foul play. Murray, who had left the house with their child and pets just before the fire started, quickly became the prime suspect in her husband’s murder. It was soon discovered that she had been in frequent contact with Claypool, a prisoner serving a lengthy sentence for murder at the Jefferson City Correctional Center, where Murray worked as a nurse.

Recorded calls between Murray and Claypool revealed her dissatisfaction with her marriage and her desire to be with him. After Joshua’s death, Murray expressed her eagerness to marry Claypool now that her husband was “out of the picture.” The twisted love triangle and Murray’s callous actions shocked the community and left many questioning her motives and morality.

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The case of Amy Murray serves as a cautionary tale about the consequences of illicit relationships and the lengths some individuals will go to in pursuit of their desires. As Murray begins her 12-year sentence behind bars, the tragic saga of her involvement in her husband’s murder serves as a reminder of the darkness that can lurk beneath the surface of seemingly ordinary lives.

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