The former wife of a contestant who appeared on the popular television show Family Feud reportedly expressed fear for her life before she was murdered.
The accused, Timothy W. Bliefnick, 39, stands accused of murdering his estranged wife, Rebecca Bliefnick, 41, in her residence located in Quincy, Illinois, earlier this year. They were undergoing a divorce at the time of the incident.
Bliefnick faces charges of first-degree murder and home invasion. He has pleaded not guilty. During the ongoing trial, witnesses for the prosecution, including Rebecca’s sister Sarah Reilly, testified to shed light on the circumstances surrounding her death.
Sarah Reilly revealed that her sister had confided in her about her concerns regarding Timothy’s potential for causing her physical harm. Reilly stated that Rebecca sent her a text message in September 2021, expressing her fear and naming Timothy as the primary person of interest if anything happened to her.
The prosecution also presented evidence suggesting that Timothy Bliefnick had conducted disturbing internet searches around the time of Rebecca’s alleged murder. These searches included using a crowbar to open a window, creating a homemade silencer, and police response times in the local area.
On February 23, Rebecca’s father, William Postle, discovered Rebecca’s body on the bathroom floor after she failed to collect her three children from school. Approximately two and a half weeks later, authorities charged Timothy Bliefnick with the murder of his estranged wife.
Prosecutors allege Timothy forcibly entered Rebecca’s second-story bedroom using a crowbar before shooting her multiple times.
Timothy Bliefnick and several family members had previously appeared as contestants on the game show Family Feud. During their appearance in a 2020 episode, host Steve Harvey asked Timothy about his biggest mistake at his wedding, to which he jokingly replied, “Honey, I love you, but, ‘Said I do.’” Bliefnick attempted to clarify that it was not a mistake and expressed his love for his wife, anticipating possible repercussions for his response.
