The Psychological Autopsy of Kristen Trickle

Murder Files Unsealed · Jul 7, 2026 · 44m · transcript

This report details the suspicious death of Kristen Trickle and the subsequent investigation into her husband, Colby Trickle, for her murder. While the death was initially ruled a suicide by a local coroner, police grew skeptical due to the unwieldy size of the weapon, inconsistent statements, and the fact that Kristen had set a work alarm for that morning. Evidence later revealed that Colby had lied about his military service, held a secret online affair, and researched life insurance payouts just days before the shooting. To secure a conviction, prosecutors utilized a rare "psychological…