QUINCY, Ill. (AP) — A jury Wednesday convicted a former contestant on the tv recreation present “Family Feud” of first-degree homicide and residential invasion within the slaying of his estranged spouse in western Illinois.

Timothy Bliefnick, 40, was discovered responsible within the Feb. 23 capturing demise of Rebecca Bliefnick.

The Adams County Circuit Court jury in Quincy deliberated about 4 hours after Timothy Bliefnick didn't testify and the protection didn't name any proof. Adams County sheriff’s deputies took Bliefnick into custody instantly after the decision was learn.

Bliefnick is scheduled to be sentenced Aug. 11

The physique of Rebecca Bliefnick, 41, was discovered by a member of the family inside her Quincy residence after she failed to choose up her kids from faculty. She had been shot a number of occasions.

Timothy Bliefnick was arrested March 13, 12 days after his Quincy residence was searched.

The couple was separated and going by means of a divorce.

In 2020, Timothy Bliefnick and a few of his relations appeared on ABC’s “Family Feud,” KHQA-TV has reported.

One of the questions requested by host Steve Harvey was, “What was the biggest mistake you made at your wedding?” Bliefnick answered “I do.” He instantly instructed Harvey “not mine to say, not mine to say. I love my wife.” He additionally mentioned, “I’m going to get in trouble for that, aren’t I?” Harvey responded, “It’s going to be a lot of hell to pay at your house.”

Bliefnick’s reply was second on the board with 20 out of 100 folks polled giving the identical reply. Getting “sloshed” was No. 1 with 30 solutions.

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