He said, she said: Evidence photos from the Reuschel attempted murder case
On February 3, 2018, Mike Reuschel called 911 to report he and his wife Sue had been stabbed by an intruder inside their Gainesville, Florida, home. Sue Reuschel later told police her husband was the real assailant, and he was charged with attempted murder.
Mike Reuschel and Sue met on Match.com in August 2005.
The Reuschels
The couple married in 2007 and soon moved to Gainesville, Florida.
A Life of Luxury
From the outside, the Reuschels seemed happy. They enjoyed a luxury lifestyle, including travel and an extensive home renovation.
The Couple's Texts
But text messages between the two, dating back to 2015 show they fought frequently.
Three's a Crowd
One source of conflict in the marriage was Mike's adult daughter Caroline.
A "Fairytale" Wedding
Sue Reuschel was also unhappy with how much Caroline's 2017 wedding cost.
The Attack
At 3:30 a.m. on February 3, 2018, Mike Reuschel called 911 to report he and his wife Sue had been stabbed by an intruder inside their Gainesville, Florida, home.
Evidence at the house
Investigators found no signs of forced entry and no trace of an intruder on the couple's home security system.
The Interview
After getting out of surgery, Susan Reuschel told detectives her husband Mike had attacked her.
Guest Bedroom Evidence
Police and prosecutors believe the evidence in the Reuschel home shows Mike constrained Sue to the bed during the attack.
Guest Bedroom Evidence
Police and prosecutors believe the evidence in the Reuschel home shows Mike constrained Sue to the bed during the attack.
Sue Reuschel's Wounds
Sue Reuschel had injuries to her neck, stomach, wrist and thumb.
The Weapon
The knife used in the attack, which appears to match the set in the couple's kitchen
Mike Reuschel's Injuries
Investigators believe most of the wounds on Mike Reuschel were self-inflicted
Sue Reuschel's Testimony
Sue Reuschel testified that she was lying in bed when Mike "just like hopped on top of me … and I felt, like, this pressure in my, like you know right here, "gesturing to her stomach. "And then all the sudden I saw a knife coming … I said, "Oh, my God Mike, did you just stab me?" ... And he said 'yes.'"
A Possible Motive
Sue Reuschel says Mike attacked her because she told him she was divorcing him that night.
Mike's testimony
Mike Reuschel's testimony lasted two days. He says he walked into the room to see Sue with the knife, and after a struggle, "I felt the knife penetrate here," pointing to his torso, "and I rolled off as fast as I could because I was afraid that went in her and would kill her."
Why Mike Says He Lied
Mike Reuschel says he lied about the intruder to protect Sue from getting arrested for attacking him.
The Verdict
The jury of six women convicted Mike Reuschel of attempted murder, and four additional charges.
The Sentence
Judge William Davis sentenced 64-year-old Mike Reuschel to 30 years in prison.