Daniel Krug was convicted of murdering his wife, Kristil, after he stalked her by impersonating her ex-boyfriend. Prosecutors noted that he intended to scare her before ultimately killing her in an attempt to silence her and regain her affection. Kristil had been documenting alarming messages indicating she was being watched. During the trial, the defense argued the lack of physical evidence linking Krug to the crime, while also criticizing police conduct leading up to Kristil's death. The case highlights the tragic consequences of domestic manipulation and violence.
'He didn't love her. He hated her. Think about what he did to her,' Senior Deputy District Attorney Kate Armstrong said during closing arguments Wednesday.
The defense stressed there was no physical evidence linking Daniel Krug to the violent killing, noting that there was no blood found in his car or his clothes.
Daniel Krug's lawyers alleged that sloppy police work had failed to keep Kristil Krug safe before she was killed and then bungled the investigation into her death.
'They've been together for 20 years — married for 12 — had two beautiful children — their whole life was together,' said Senior Deputy District Attorney Kate Armstrong.
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