Talking about it, Ashley said, Ive relived this day over and over again in my head because what if there was something that I couldve done? The defendant's fingerprints also were found on a couple of prescription bottles for medication found in Ashley's system when she was treated at University Hospital in 2007, the jury was told. [2][3], Castor was employed by an ambulance dispatch company, while Wallace worked nights as a mechanic, but the family had little money. One night, the former served the latter an alcoholic drink loaded with a lethal dose of painkillers. I can't imagine my own flesh and blood is 50 feet away from me, saying that You tried to kill me, and not having -- a reaction to that, Fitzpatrick said. But whats the real deal? She opened up about her life today in an exclusive interview with OprahMag.com. Sept. 25, 2008: Judge rules death of Michael Wallace can be submitted as evidence. Regarding the crimes, she told 20/20 anchor David Muir: "I did not kill Michael Wallace, I did not kill David Castor. Advertisement Where are Ashley and Bree Wallace now? And then she was tired, after she drank it, and went and laid down., Sept. 14, 2007: Wallace is 15 minutes from death, Castor is arrested and arraigned. By clicking Sign Up, you agree to our Terms and Conditions and that you have read our Privacy Policy. I didnt look around, I just sat there and waited for it to be done and left the courtroom, Castor said. Stacey took her daughters to Disney World after Mike Wallace died. "If Mr. Wallace had been cremated, or if Mr. Castor had not died, we would never have known we had a homicide. She'll never be able to see Bree graduate. [30] It was not immediately apparent how she died and the manner of her death was listed as undetermined. Born on July 24, 1967, New York-born Stacey Castor became notoriously dubbed as "The Black Widow" in the media for the murders she committed. They gave birth to their Ashley in 1988, and their second daughter, Bree, in 1991. [5] Physicians told Castor that her husband had died of a heart attack. Like Bree, he said Castor kept telling him when he called that Ashley was very tired and was still taking a nap. Stacey relayed to the 911 dispatcher that Ashley had consumed alcohol and quite a few doses of medications, Spinelli said. Keep scrolling to get to know the true story behind the movie. [3][9] Ashley was 12 at the time of her father Wallace's death. Forensic Psychiatrist Dr. James Knoll Answers Viewers' Questions About Stacey Castor", "Wife convicted of attempting to murder husband with antifreeze", "Mistrial Declared In Antifreeze Murder Case", "Wife guilty of trying to kill husband with anti-freeze curry", "Husband guilty of murder in 'letter from grave' case", "Did Stacey Castor murder her own father? She was 48. According to Castor, Wallace was very close to Bree, showing a favoritism that Castor made up for by becoming "best friends" with elder daughter Ashley. Stacey Castor listens to 911 call she made after daughter's poisoning I dont know what it is yet, but Im sure Ill find out. A Stressful Trial Comes to an End. Hear Stacey Castor's frantic 911 call to police about daughter who overdosed. I hate my mother for ruining so many people's lives," Ashley Wallace told David Muir in 2009. Elena Nicolaou is the former culture editor at Oprah Daily. On April 24, 2009, ABC aired a two-hour 20/20 special about Castor and the trial, which included interviews. In 2009, Castor was convicted of murdering her second husband, David Castor, attempting to murder her daughter, Ashley Wallace, and forging her husbands will. In addition, she is suspected of having murdered her first husband, Michael Wallace, in 2000; his grave lay next to David Castor's until David's remains were disinterred in 2016 and buried elsewhere by his son. "I never got my answers because Stacey died. [3] In a final attempt to convince the jury that she was not guilty, Castor took the stand. Willoughby says he remembers that Castor screamed, "He's not dead, he's not dead. The gruesome tale earned her the nickname The Black Widow in the news. [8], In September 2007, amid mounting evidence that Castor had murdered both of her husbands, she began to panic. I think part of it was to bring justice to David, my dad, and myself.. ABC Ashley Wallace was attending her first day at college when two investigators arrived to deliver the news that her father had died of antifreeze poisoning. Poisoned Love: The Stacey Castor story, a Lifetime movie premiering Saturday, February 1 at 8 p.m., reenacts the harrowing story, with some fictional flourishes. Ashley Wallace, daughter of Stacey Castor and Michael Wallace, spoke with ABC News in 2009 after her mother's conviction. Stacey is at the center of a web of lies linked to the deaths of David and a previous husband, as well as the overdose of her daughter, Ashley Wallace, 21. Even though I do hate her, I still love her at the same time.. Authorities also wiretapped her phone, and say it was on one of those phone calls where they learned she had been to the cemetery soon after Wallaces body was exhumed. In September 2007, Stacey attempted to frame her daughter Ashley for killing both of her deceased husbands. Stacey's antifreeze killings and homicide plots are retold in an episode of 20/20 titled 20/20: Fatal Flaw - On The Rocks. 20/20: Fatal Flaw - On The Rocks chronicles David Castor's death and the chain of events that resulted in Stacey's incarceration. I'm going to do good things in this world despite making me in every sense of the word an orphan. "[20], David's son, whom Castor had cheated out of his inheritance, pleaded with Judge Fahey for Castor to be severely punished. I knew at that point we had a double homicide and Stacey Castor probably killed both her husbands, Spinelli said. Ashley felt tired after that and went to sleep in her bedroom. The next day, the episode will be available to stream on Hulu. David was very conscientious, very work driven, very into outdoors, Castor said. "What gave her the right to play God with people? In fact, he said they had talked about the issue about a month earlier and both agreed suicide was selfish and unfair to the loved ones left behind. Stacey Ruth Castor (ne Daniels, formerly Wallace; July 24, 1967 June 11, 2016)[1] was an American convicted murderer from Weedsport, New York. She had murdered her husbands partly to collect on their life insurance and estates,[16] and had changed David's will to exclude his son by a previous marriage from the money left to him by David. Bree said that though losing her mother was hard, "I was happy that they said she was guilty, because we all know that she's guilty. But she was the one who did this," Wallace said. In court, Ashley testified against her mother. I want her to sleep through til morning," Bree quoted her mother as saying. All rights reserved (About Us). Stacey Castor places no value on human life, not even her own flesh and blood. Would love your thoughts, please comment. Sweet!. [24], Forensic Files had an episode titled "Freeze Framed" regarding Castor. Onondaga County District Attorney William Fitzpatrick said Castor mixed her up a drink and Wallace drank it. [9][12], Prosecutors argued that the computer-generated note where Ashley "confesses" to killing Wallace and David had actually been written by Castor. After Wallaces death at age 38, Castor collected a $55,000 life insurance policy. "As horrible as it makes me feel, this is goodbye, Mom. Unable to get a response, Sergeant Robert Willoughby of the Onondaga County Sheriff's Department kicked in the door of the bedroom and found David Castor lying dead. For no reason, just take a ride. Along with being suspected of killing her first husband, Castor was found guilty of poisoning her second husband with antifreeze and attempting to murder her daughter, Ashley Wallace. The . She was convicted of second-degree murder in the death of David Castor, attempted murder of her daughter, and forging Castor's will. [2] In 1991, they had a second daughter, Bree. And I will survive because now I'm survived by people who love me," Wallace said, while her mother looked on. She said it was normal for her sister to take an early-afternoon nap but not to be asleep in her bedroom as long as she was that day. For more stories like this, sign up for our newsletter. In 2000, when she was 11, her father, Michael Wallace, died of a suspected heart attack. Cookie Settings/Do Not Sell My Personal Information. Castor, who died in 2016 at the age of 48, was an American woman found guilty of murdering her husband David Castor and attempting to murder her daughter, Ashley. Bree is seemingly based out of Weedsport, New York, and is concentrating on raising her children. In an earlier interview, Stacey said that her life changed with Ashleys birth, adding, I knew from that minute on, my whole reason for being here was to take care of her. About three years later, Bree was born, and the family was complete. Update 2:50 p.m.: For . She said that "Ashley brought this on" and insists that she and Ashley know what really happened. [3] Detectives reasoned that if Castor were truly genuine about her love for her late husbands, then she would eventually visit their graves. "He wasn't a drinker; he didn't go out at night," she told Snapped. Wallace lives in New York and is engaged and married. Castor never saw her daughters again. In 2009, her mother was found guilty of intentionally poisoning her then-husband David Castor with antifreeze and later trying to kill her too. Stacey is at the center of a web of lies linked to the deaths of David and a previous husband, as well as the overdose of her daughter, Ashley Wallace, 21. Michael Norton of the Onondaga County Sheriffs Office said Stacey Castor described David's behavior that weekend: David got upset, took a bottle of Southern Comfort, went into the bedroom and locked himself in, and reportedly got drunk-- wouldn't come out.. She's focused on moving forward. To Stacey Castor, human beings are disposable. In 2005, her step-father, David Castor, took his own life. Sept. 12 2007: Ashley Wallace goes drinking with mom. [19], Bree, like Ashley, never spoke to Castor after the trial. Email In Touch at contact@intouchweekly.com. 2020 THE SUN, US, INC. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED | TERMS OF USE | PRIVACY | YOUR AD CHOICES | SITEMAP, Before dying in jail, Stacey Castor (pictured left) used antifreeze to carry out the poisoning deaths of both of her husbands, Stacey (pictured left) had two daughters with her first husband Michael. Since Castor died in 2016, Wallace now has to live without her apology, or answers. He had snowmobiles and four-wheelers and a boat David was support and strength and security to me.. "I was told later she was 15 minutes from death.". We won't post to any of your accounts without asking first. He was having a hard time walking, and he was having a hard time talking, Castors older daughter, Ashley Wallace, told ABC News 20/20. The film starred Nia Vardalos as Castor. 'Octomom' Nadya Suleman Is a Proud Mom of 14: See Her Kids Today! Who Is Stacey Castors Daughter, Ashley Wallace? Chanelle Peloso (The Bletchley Circle) is Ashley, the oldest of Castor's two daughters. Her first victim was her first husband Michael Wallace, who she married in 1998. She'll never get to see her grandchildren. "I never knew what hate was until now. "As horrible as this makes me feel, mom, this is goodbye." Ashley Wallace. [2][3] The couple married and had their first daughter, Ashley, in 1988. On Saturday, February 1, at 8 p.m., the new Nia Vardalos flick hits TV screens. The two are proud parents to an adorable dog. Courtesy of the Onondaga Sheriff's Office. Tonight, ABC News' 20/20 will investigate the Black Widow murderer, whose real name is Stacey Castor. She said she did what her mother told her. And being my children, they questioned everything., Aug. 22, 2005: Castors second husband dies. [3][16][20], I never knew what hate was until now. She would not frame Ashley.. Page 3", "Stacey Castor 'Black Widow' Accused in Anti-Freeze Murder", "Exhumed Body Reveals Stacey Castor's First Husband 'Didn't Just Die': Exclusive Look Inside Anti-Freeze Murder Mystery; What Brought Two Men to Rest in Neighboring Graves. In 2000, Michael succumbed to a heart attack and died. Book in stores and online! [4] Castor was the owner of an air conditioning installation and repair company, and Stacey served as his office manager. In 2000, Michael succumbed to a heart attack and died. Stacey Castor had already hired defense attorney Chuck Keller, who would follow the line of defense that Ashley was responsible for David Castors death and that Ashley also attempted to kill herself. They were blaming Stacey for this," she said. Nia Vardalos (My Big Fat Greek Wedding) plays Castor, whose likable demeanor hides her dark side. Powered by. 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