Timothy Blifnik, 39, has been charged with first-degree murder and home invasion in connection with the death of Rebecca Blifnik in Quincy, Illinois. (Photo: Quincy Police Department)
(NewsNation) – Testimony in the trial of a former “Family Feud” contestant accused of murdering his estranged wife revealed part of his Internet history.
Timothy Blifnik, 39, has pleaded not guilty to first-degree murder and home invasion in connection with the death of his estranged wife, Becky Blifnik, 41, in Quincy, Illinois.
In court Wednesday, the defendant’s Internet history was discussed with prosecutors, highlighting the following searches for Timothy Blifnick:
- “How to open a door with a lamp?”
- “How to make a homemade muffler”
- “How to wash gunpowder”
- “Quincy Police Department Average Response Time”
Becky Blifnik’s body was discovered by a family member at her home after she failed to pick up her children from school. Authorities say he was shot multiple times.
According to reports, the Blifniks were separated and going through divorce proceedings at the time of Becky Blifnik’s death. A restraining order was also applied to Timothy Blifnik, who also signed against his wife.
On Wednesday, Becky Blifnik’s sister came forward and described a text message she received from her sister in 2021.
The text says: “If anything ever happens to me, make sure the number one person I look up to is Tim. I’m putting it in writing because I’m afraid he’ll hurt me in some way.”
Becky Blifnik’s sister said on cross-examination that she did not pass the message on to police until after Becky’s death.
Timothy Blifnick and some of his family members appeared on the long-running TV show Family Feud in 2020.
One of the questions from host Steve Harvey was: “What was the biggest mistake you made at your wedding?” Blifnik answered.
He immediately told Harvey. “It’s not mine to say, it’s not mine. I love my wife.” And he said, “I’m going to get in trouble for that.” Harvey replied, “It’s going to be hell to pay at your house.”
Timothy Blifnik’s defense team says the prosecution’s version of events in the fatal shooting is too far-fetched for the father of three.
The Associated Press contributed to this report.
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