The unusual deaths of the two Mrs. Henthorns
Harold Henthorn met his first wife, Lynn Rishell, in college. She was known for her kind personality and worked as a social worker. Lynn and Harold were married for 12 years.
Tragedy in Sedalia
On May 6, 1995, tragedy struck. Harold and Lynn Henthorn went on a nighttime drive along the remote highway near Sedalia, Colorado. They had stopped to fix a flat tire.
An Unusual Accident
According to Harold Henthorn, Lynn went underneath the car to retrieve a lug nut that she dropped. At the same time, he threw the flat tire into the trunk of the Jeep, causing the car to fall off the jack and crush Lynn to death.
An "Odd" Scene
A group of passersby stopped to help at the scene of the accident. Patricia Montoya describes the scene as "odd." She says her group made an effort to pull Lynn Henthorn out from underneath the Jeep, despite Harold's objections. She also recalls using her jacket to cover Lynn to keep her warm until an ambulance arrived, and Harold not wanting to take off his jacket to cover Lynn. Lynn died several hours later in a hospital.
Case Closed
The Douglas County Sheriff's Office closed the case six days later, calling Lynn Henthorn's death an accident.
Harold's Second Love, Toni
Five years after Lynn Henthorn's tragic death, Harold Henthorn found love again through a Christian dating site where he met his second wife, Toni. A prominent ophthalmologist in Jackson, Mississippi, Toni connected with Harold through their deep-rooted Christian faith.
A Southern Wedding
Harold and Toni Henthorn were married on Sept. 30, 2000, in Jackson, Mississippi, in a traditional southern ceremony surrounded by her loving family.
A Move to the Mountains
Harold and Toni Henthorn moved to Denver, Colorado where Harold had lived before.
Anniversary Hike
As part of a 12th wedding anniversary celebration, Harold Henthorn planned a surprise hike with Toni at Rocky Mountain National Park.
Another Unusual Accident
While hiking,Toni Henthorn fell 140 feet to her death.
Harold Henthorn informed Barry Bertolet, Toni's brother, by text message of the accident and that Toni had died.
Déjà Vu
Denver CBS affiliate, KCNC, reported on the accident and later, Investigative Reporter Brian Maass received an anonymous email tip from a viewer who said Harold Henthorn's first wife also died under unusual circumstances.
An Investigation
After Toni Henthorn's death, Douglas County Coroner Lora Thomas learned from a neighbor about the odd circumstances of the death of Harold Henthorn's first wife, Lynn, which prompted Thomas to investigate further.
From 'Accident' to 'Undetermined'
After taking a closer look at the unusual similarities between both of Harold Henthorn's wives deaths, Coroner Lora Thomas changed the manner of death for Lynn Henthorn from "accident" to "undetermined".
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While the Douglas County Sheriff's Office also reopened the case, it still lists Lynn's death as an accident and no criminal charges have been filed.
Harold Henthorn Arrested
On Nov. 6, 2014, two years after Toni Henthorn's fatal fall, Harold Henthorn was arrested and charged by federal authorities with first-degree murder.
Victim Number 3?
Harold Henthorn had millions of dollars worth of life insurance money on both of his wives. According to federal authorities, he had also taken out a policy on his former sister-in-law, Grace Rishell, pictured right.
Rishell believes it is logical to conclude that she would have been the third victim.
Lynn And Toni At Rest Together
Lynn and Toni Henthorn share many tragic connections, including their final resting spot. Harold Henthorn, who quickly had the bodies of both wives cremated, spread their ashes, 17 years apart, in the same spot.
Jury Returns Guilty Verdict
On Sept. 21, 2015, a jury found Harold Henthorn guilty of the murder of his wife, Toni.