Rewind: Barbara and Russell Stager (Just the Facts)
Added 2025-12-27 19:00:09 +0000 UTCIn 1988, Russell Stager was shot and killed in Durham, North Carolina. His wife Barbara claimed that Russ kept a gun under his pillow for safety and what resulted was a tragic accident. As investigators dug deeper though, Barbara’s past came back to haunt her.
Sources:
https://loriajohnston.medium.com/barbara-stager-shots-in-the-dark-41969347674b
https://law.justia.com/cases/north-carolina/supreme-court/1991/212a89-0.html
Forensic Files - Season 5, Episode 14: "Broken Promises"
