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Why Not Just Get Divorced?

Timothy Bliefnick and the eternal question of Dateline episodes.

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Ted Bauer
Mar 27, 2025
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Timothy Bliefnick just got convicted of his wife’s murder (that’s them, above, with their three kids) in a case that seemingly went to trial and got a conviction pretty quickly. This case had all the hallmarks of “something the media would be interested in,” including:

  • White, attractive family

  • Children involved

  • A pop culture hook

What’s that pop culture hook, you ask? Bliefnick was on Family Feud a few years back and my main man Steve Harvey asked him, “What’s something you regret from your wedding night?” He said, “Saying I do.” Jesus Christ! And now he’s going away for a while (sentencing isn’t for a second) for killing his wife. Here’s that clip:

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