Paul Curry (murderer)

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Paul Curry
Criminal statusIncarcerated
Conviction First‐degree murder
Criminal penaltyLife imprisonment
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CountryUnited States

Paul Curry is an American former game show contestant and convicted murderer. He is known for the 1994 murder of his wife, Linda Kinkade, which was carried out via nicotine poisoning. [1] [2]

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Jeopardy! Appearance

Curry first came to public attention as a contestant on the television quiz show Jeopardy!. [3]

Murder of Linda Kinkade

In 1994, Linda Kinkade, the wife of Paul Curry, died under circumstances that were later determined to be the result of nicotine poisoning. Investigations into her death revealed that nicotine was administered in a lethal dose. [1] [2] Curry was subsequently convicted and received a life sentence. [4] Curry is currently serving such life sentence. [3]

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References

  1. 1 2 "Paul Curry Convicted in 1994 Nicotine-Poisoning Death of His Wife". ABC News.
  2. 1 2 "Timeline: Investigating the death of Linda Curry". www.cbsnews.com. August 6, 2016.
  3. 1 2 Tanos, Lorenzo (August 22, 2021). "The Truth About The Jeopardy! Winner Who Murdered His Wife". Grunge.
  4. ↑ "San Clemente poisoner receives life in prison for wife's 1994 killing". November 15, 2014.
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