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Family Feud contestant charged with murdering wife gave shocking answer on game show

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Updated 17:19 16 Mar 2023 GMTPublished 17:01 16 Mar 2023 GMT

Family Feud contestant charged with murdering wife gave shocking answer on game show

The chilling response foreshadowed his horrific crime

Daisy Phillipson

Daisy Phillipson

A man charged with murdering his estranged wife gave a shocking answer when appearing on Family Feud that foreshadowed his horrific crimes.

Rebecca Bernadette Postle Bliefnick, a 41-year-old nurse and mum-of-three, was tragically killed in her home on February 23.

Illinois authorities later identified the suspect as Timothy Bliefnick, her 39-year-old estranged husband, who is accused of breaking into her home and shooting his former partner multiple times.

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But three years prior, this same man appeared alongside his parents and siblings on an episode of Family Feud.

When the topic of marriage came up, Bliefnick gave a chilling answer:

As you'll see in the clip, host Steve Harvey asks the question: "What's the biggest mistake you made at your wedding?"

After a number of contestants give their answers, Harvey turns to Bliefnick, who says: "Honey, I love you, but 'said I do'."

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The audience groans at the answer, leading the suspect to explain, "Not my mistake, not my mistake – I love my wife."

While viewers at the time found the aside amusing, in retrospect it's a haunting moment.

On Monday (March 13), Mr Bliefnick was arrested on charges of home invasion and first-degree murder.

Bliefnick appeared in court on Tuesday (March 14), where he was denied bond and will remain in Adams County Jail until at least March 23 when a grand jury is expected to review the case.

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Timothy Bliefnick has been arrested on charges of home invasion and murder.
Quincy Police Department

Speaking at a press conference, Quincy Police Chief Adam Yates told reporters: "This brutal crime has had the Quincy community on edge and our residents living in fear. I hope today’s announcement can begin to calm some of those concerns."

He added: "There is much work yet to be done and the investigation continues, but today’s development is a significant step forward in the search for justice for Rebecca."

Rebecca's sister Sarah Reilly has since launched a GoFundMe to help cover memorial costs and support to the family, which you can donate to here.

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Speaking about her 'sister and best friend', she wrote: "She leaves behind three young children and an entire community who loved her more than anything.

"Becky always envisioned herself working hands-on in the medical profession, so it was no surprise when she chose a career in nursing - her true calling - where she was able to provide care and comfort to people on a daily basis.

Rebecca's family has launched a GoFundMe to help raise money to support her boys.
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"Moving forward, our whole family will lovingly support and care for the boys for the rest of their lives in the ways we know Becky would want.

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"To do this well, we have established this GoFundMe with the goal of establishing a scholarship fund in Becky’s name as well as to help with family expenses related to Becky’s death and the future care of her boys."

If you have experienced a bereavement and would like to speak with someone in confidence contact Cruse Bereavement Care via their national helpline on 0808 808 1677

Featured Image Credit: ABC/Quincy Police Department

Topics: US News, Crime, True crime, Film and TV

Daisy Phillipson
Daisy Phillipson

Daisy graduated from Kingston University with a degree in Magazine Journalism, writing a thesis on the move from print to digital publishing. Continuing this theme, she has written for a range of online publications including Digital Spy and Little White Lies, with a particular passion for TV and film. Contact her on [email protected]

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