Helle Crafts disappeared after returning home on the night of November 18th, 1986. After her husband Richard told several variations of where Helle went, police uncovered damning evidence, implying that he knew more than what he was admitting. Leading up to Helle's disappearance, Richard bought a large-capacity freezer. And the day of her disappearance? Richard rented a large wood chipper.
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Thank you to this week's sources:
50-Year Sentence Imposed In 'Wood Chipper' Murder
The New York Times - AP
January 9, 1990
The Center for Relationship Abuse Awareness Education & Action
Barriers to Leaving an Abusive Relationship
Connecticut Superior Court, Judicial District of Danbury
Crafts v. Newtown Probate Court
Decided August 17, 1993
Erased: Missing Women, Murdered Wives
By Marilee Strong & Mark Powelson Strong
High Court Denies Retrial For Crafts - Murder Conviction Upheld 4-1
By: George Gombossy via The Courant
Archived from July 7, 1993
Murderpedia
Supreme Court of Connecticut
State v. Crafts
Decided July 6, 1993