The Three Murder Trials of Nancy Fredette

Published: Oct. 19, 2021, 9:45 a.m.

b'1977 - Biddeford, Maine.\\nBy the time Nancy Fredette was able to get to the bedroom where shots rang out on the morning of May 26th, 1977, it was too late. The armed intruder had left through the back door, and her husband, Fred Fredette, lay dying on the bed in their Biddeford, Maine home. He passed away at the hospital later that night, and an investigation for his murder ensued.\\nWeeks later, Nancy got a surprise when she herself was arrested for the murder of her husband.\\nThe state of Maine vs. Nancy Fredette is one of the most unique cases in Maine criminal history. There was not one, not two, but three trials before the jury found the final verdict largely based on wild circumstantial evidence.\\nSo is Nancy Fredette guilty of murder? What do you think?\\nAll sources for this episode can be found on murdershetold.com.\\nConnect on Instagram @murdershetoldpodcast\\nSupport the show here\\nLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices'