Bradley Jay Hillious was found guilty of the murder of his wife, Amanda Hillious, after a dramatic 10-day trial in Montana. The prosecution argued that Brad killed Amanda to pursue a relationship with his girlfriend, while the defense claimed it was an accident, with Brad attempting to save Amanda's life after a fall down the stairs. In a shocking moment, Amanda's 12-year-old son testified, stating, "Brad killed my mom," a powerful statement that resonated with the jury. Despite Brad's defense arguing that EMT negligence and equipment failure were the true causes of Amanda's death, the jury found him guilty after just five hours of deliberation.
During sentencing, Brad continued to deny his involvement, tearfully blaming his father for Amanda's death. However, the judge sentenced him to the maximum of 100 years in state prison, calling it one of the worst cases of domestic violence homicide he had ever seen. Brad's appeals claim prosecutorial misconduct and challenge the evidence used against him, arguing for a lesser charge of mitigated deliberate homicide. Despite ongoing legal battles, Amanda’s family is seeking closure, raising her four children and hoping justice is upheld for what they believe was a premeditated and deliberate crime.
