‘Family Feud’ contestant charged with killing estranged spouse

An Illinois man who appeared alongside with his family on the favored recreation current “Family Feud” has been charged with murder inside the home-invasion demise of his spouse — whose bullet-riddled physique was found after she failed to decide on up their three kids from school.

Timothy Bliefnick, 39, of Quincy, was arrested Monday morning and charged with two counts of first-degree murder and one rely of a home invasion, police talked about.

“This brutal crime has had the Quincy community on edge and our residents living in fear,” Quincy Police Chief Adam Yates talked about on the division’s Facebook internet web page.

“I hope today’s announcement can begin to calm some of those concerns.”

Bliefnick’s estranged spouse, Rebecca Bliefnick, 41, was found lifeless at her Kentucky Road residence on Feb. 23.

The couple, who married in 2009, had been separated for quite a lot of years and had been going through divorce proceedings on the time of Rebecca’s demise, KHQA reported, citing courtroom docket paperwork that had been later away from Illinois’ public knowledge web page after a resolve ordered them sealed.

According to the deleted paperwork, Rebecca or an space dwelling violence firm engaged on her behalf had filed restraining orders in opposition to Tim and his father, the knowledge outlet reported.

In 2020, Tim appeared alongside with his family on the favored TV recreation current “Family Feud,” and KHQA reported on their watch social gathering.

Rebecca’s family expressed their discount on the arrest.

“While the arrest today provides a step towards closure, this journey is far from over and the investigation continues,” they talked about, Fox News Digital reported.

“Our highest priority remains protecting and loving Becky’s sons who were the lights of her life. As we continue mourning, we will love and care for them in the ways we know she would want,” the family added.

According to a present LinkedIn profile cited by KHQA, Tim had been working at Quincy Farm Products in enterprise enchancment.

Philip Hildebrand Jr., the company’s vp of finance and administration, instructed the station that the suspect just isn’t an employee and that the company is cooperating with police.

“Our thoughts and prayers are with Rebecca Bliefnick and her family, and we’re hoping for justice,” Hildebrand instructed the outlet.

Tim was being held on the Adams County Jail on a no-bond warrant.

His lawyer, Casey Schnack, instructed Fox News Digital that she was preparing a sequence of courtroom docket filings “to protect his interests and preserve his constitutional rights.”

“I have requested but have not received copies of the charging document and arrest warrant,” she instructed the outlet, together with that Tim had on no account been arrested sooner than and that the couple’s three sons had on no account been away from their residence attributable to dwelling violence.

Meanwhile, a web-based fundraiser was launched to carry funds for a scholarship in Rebecca’s title.

“Despite the circumstances of her death, she is remembered for the life she cherished—a life of compassion, generosity, faith, and fierce love for her family,” her sister Sarah Reilly wrote.

“She leaves behind three young children and an entire community who loved her more than anything. Becky always envisioned herself working hands-on in the medical profession, so it was no surprise when she chose a career in nursing — her true calling — where she was able to provide care and comfort to people on a daily basis,” she added.