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Was she a murderer?

posted a year ago by OnanTheBarbarian (13183)
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David Wilson's Death

On January 13th, 2013, Mindy McCready's live-in boyfriend and the father of her second son, David Wilson, was found dead of a gunshot wound to the head. He was 34. Police found Wilson on the porch of Mindy's Heber Springs home. Initial reports suggested he had taken his own life, but a statement from the local Arkansas police was careful not to state that the gunshot wound was self-inflicted.

The carefully worded statement immediately cast suspicion on McCready, who was home at the time of her boyfriend's death. All eyes fell on Mindy as rumors circulated that the singer shot her boyfriend to death, but she vehemently denied it.

She died on the same porch her boyfriend had died on just five weeks prior. Authorities ruled she had died from a single self-inflicted gunshot wound. Mindy had also shot and killed David Wilson's pet dog before her suicide.

Some said she murdered David and then took her own life as she couldn't live with what she'd done.

https://en.lastnighton.com/view/?id=mindy-mccready-life-lno&src=taboola&utm_source=taboola&utm_medium=moviechat-moviechat&utm_campaign=35086634&utm_term=lno_d_us_mindy-mccready-life-lno_nitzan_w_288990101_max&guid=GiBWjaQTSQZepnBicQvokfBxV_JUvPtEJVtUILfaGEBATiDbuGQov9KYjfLU87yaAQ&utm_key=y-Ti2sPnFKbqOwFS6OAnXPaF-GNNJsHgXA6io5NXoyo=&page=3

[–] TimeTunnel (4769) a year ago

What a link!
Will check that, promised...by her name. ☺

[–] OnanTheBarbarian (13183) a year ago

Mindy really is a horrid name.

[–] TimeTunnel (4769) a year ago

Sounds even for my ears very strange..."minderbemittelt"? 😉
Sorry, it'll become later till I'm able to check on her, some minor (or minder? ☺) trouble.
Two war-roosters on phone, gosh...I'm short before to tell them to fight...No! 🐓🐓

[–] jacotodd47 (2402) a year ago

Hey TimeTunnel- if Im correct, (off the top of my head) - She is a murderer - she killed herself.

I have to think back - purely from memory. I believe she was a walking catastrophe. Hooked on drugs - in a bunch of illicit relationships. Then she went off and killed herself.

I don't believe she killed any one else though.

[–] OnanTheBarbarian (13183) a year ago

There is absolute proof she killed his dog though.

[–] jacotodd47 (2402) a year ago

That's even worse.

Just joking. Is that right, she killed his dog?

Now that wouldn't surprise me. Probably out of her mind on substances, the dog did something that irritated her - and she flipped out.

Terrible.

[–] TimeTunnel (4769) a year ago

If she killed a dog (without reason) she's out of my moral line.
That's something else.
Hmmm, I need to check her case.

[–] TimeTunnel (4769) a year ago

Thanks for your briefing! (no joke)
It has a reason we're asked to not call it anymore "self-murder".
Instead "suicide".
At a first I thought that's only a word...quibble.
But it makes a difference for family and friends.

Some years ago an attempted suicide even had legal consequences.
Try to imagine you got saved, waking up in the hospital and facing court.
For sure that helps. ☻
No, I never tried to, but I know one to whom that happened.
Ugly...well, perhaps that made him stronger and cheer his life.

[–] jacotodd47 (2402) a year ago

No, no chance of even the most remote thought of suicide here. One life to live - IM here for as long as Im lucky enough to be alive.

But yep, plenty of people out there try to off themselves. Only the ones that do it really know why.

Is that right - its illegal? That seems dumb, the person is already messed up enough - they don't need to face court room drama as well.

So what you do you think TT? Do you think Mindy killed that guy????

[–] OnanTheBarbarian (13183) a year ago

Suicide is a selfish act which has repercussions for family and especially children. It's definitely a crime.

Charging them with a felony is a way to get them legally interred and forced to undergo therapy.

[–] jacotodd47 (2402) a year ago

True.

To me suicide is a permanent solution to a temporary problem.

I thought the suicidees that lived were immediately detained in some way after surviving the attempt.

If this is not the case, then it probably is in their best interests for the law to get involved.

ANyone that gets to a place in which they think suicide is the solution, should be held in a facility for a very good length of time.

[–] OnanTheBarbarian (13183) a year ago

It's different if a person has an illness and they're bedridden. But a physically healthy person with a family and a job - their suicide impacts others.

[–] jacotodd47 (2402) a year ago

Just read your link - thanks.

Yeah, Mindy was a catastrophe. I don't know, some people are just like that - non-stop chaos. I'm sure the drugs and alcohol didn't help. But she seems to me to be one of those type of people that would always be in a mess.

Anyway, its too bad and I feel terribly for her children. But I don't think she killed that guy. He was probably off his rocker one night and did something stupid. It doesn't make sense that she would kill him.

Probably more a case of a seriously unbalanced woman in a terrible depression, under the influence. She couldn't take that he was gone so she killed herself. If I had to bet, I'd bet this is how it went.

[–] OnanTheBarbarian (13183) a year ago

I know killing a dog is not on par with killing a man, of course. But it does show a certain type of aggression which lends support to the theory she shot him in a jealous rage. The forensic police refused to say his death was a suicide. Shooting a dog is rather cold blooded by itself.

[–] jacotodd47 (2402) a year ago

So you think she killed that guy?

I understand your theory, but it looked like she was in love with him. A dog on the other hand, that makes sense. Meaning, as I said - shes out of her mind, maybe the dog barked or p'd on her and she just lost it. I can see that happening.

Its hard for me to see her killing a man she supposedly loved , though.

But you never know - Mindy was a mess, pretty well capable of anything.

[–] OnanTheBarbarian (13183) a year ago

If this is true that he cheated on her, I think she definitely killed him. The police never ruled his death a suicide. And I hate to beat a dead horse ... or a dead dog ... but she had the hubris to kill the poor animal.

David allegedly cheated on Mindy and threatened to leave her on the day that he died.

https://hollywoodlife.com/2013/01/24/mindy-mccready-investigated-boyfriend-suicide-david-wilson-affair/

[–] jacotodd47 (2402) a year ago

Its possible. Love to continue but I've got to get going. This is certainly very interesting. Im going to check your link when I'm back on tomorrow - thanks.

Ok, nice chatting with you - best wishes.

[–] TimeTunnel (4769) a year ago

You're such a nice person, aren't you? 🐭
Be careful that I'm not sending the cats. 🐈‍⬛ 🐈‍⬛ 🐈‍⬛

[–] jacotodd47 (2402) a year ago

Well I hope so, LOL

Danke Sehr!

[–] jacotodd47 (2402) a year ago

Hhhmmm.

Yeah, possible - if true. Meaning the cheating on her and leaving her story.

The one problem I have is Mindy McCready. Capable? Yes. Organized enough? Well, I have a problem with that part of it. Unless of course, the police in Arkansas are complete numbskulls. Could Mindy McCready, someone half out of her mind, unstable - keep her story straight?

I think she'd slip somewhere - unless the cops were fools. Or maybe they just didn't care, or of course, maybe they were paid off.

It's a 50/50 that she herself killed him, IMO.

[–] OnanTheBarbarian (13183) a year ago

Sure, there's no proof at this point. But if I was the family of David Wilson, I would expect an investigation and a verdict on whether McCready killed him or not.

As was said, suicide is a felony. If Wilson was murdered, it's unfair to him and his family that he forever has the onus of suicide hanging over his grave.

Again, McCready shot the poor dog in cold blood. Why? I think she killed him and the courts should have made a judgment on the matter, even after her death, to clear the dead man Wilson's name.

[–] jacotodd47 (2402) a year ago

Yeah fine - but you think Mindy McCready was up to the task of getting by the police?

You do have to have some brains to do that (I have experience with speeding tickets).

You have to be able to read the officer (it would have been multiple officers in this case), figure out how to handle the officer, and then act accordingly - keeping your wits at all times.

The officers in the case had to have suspected McCready. I'm sure they gave her a good look.

And she was never arrested or detained, correct? So, Mindy McCready (I can see others doing it, its her that bothers me) would have just killed someone - within an extremely short time period she'd have to have staged the scene - and then get herself to together enough to face questioning from police. ANd fool them (If she did it) I might add.

If you'd like to discuss the matter, great. I have to tell you, well, as I said, some people could pull it off - I don't think Mindy could.

[–] OnanTheBarbarian (13183) a year ago

I think it was a crime of passion when she realized Wilson was cheating on her. It was all emotion, no planning. Remember, police have never officially ruled Wilson's death a suicide. They left the case open but McCready ended the investigation by killing herself.

I'm gonna go back to the dog again. She even killed his dog. Last act of revenge? That shows she was capable of pointing a gun at someone and killing them.

I'm also guessing she was drunk or high and in a state of emotional hysteria when she was questioned by police after his death. But c'mon, despite her flaws, she was an intelligent and successful woman. I think in her crying act she just maintained he killed himself.

I could be wrong, but that's my gut.

[–] jacotodd47 (2402) a year ago

Thanks for the reply Onan. Im sorry but I think we will have to agree to disagree. First of all, thanks for bringing this case to my attention. I'm really into true crime. Didn't even know about this case so thanks. Anyway, I rolled it around and some things are bothering me RE: Mindy did it.

1. Let's say she did keep it together enough to stage the crime scene, and somewhat fool the cops. Fine. She didn't kill herself for another 5 weeks. Maybe she could have pulled off an initial fooling of the cops (like OJ did) - but if there was a case, they'd have made it and arrested her. OJ came in (just hours after he murdered Nicole) - and talked with the cops. They let him go but he was under a big time umbrella of suspicion (just like Mindy). 4 days later they issued a warrant for his arrest. The 5 week gap, with Mindy, tells me they had plenty of time to look at her and there was no case.

2. She actually was detained during the 5 week gap between Wilson's death and her own. This is because she went into a drunken stupor after he killed himself and her parents called Human Services. She had to go to court for some type of rehab. She was released a couple of days later. It's hard to believe she would be released if there was a case against her.

Yeah, you're right, she did kill his dog. She killed the dog right before she killed herself. As to the why - who knows? Mindy McCready was bananas.

So, thanks for your reply, but I don't think she killed him. Wilson I mean - she definitely killed his dog, no doubt on that one.

[–] OnanTheBarbarian (13183) a year ago

Still, forensic investigators never ruled it a suicide.

At the time, police said they responded to Wilson's home after receiving a report of a self-inflicted gunshot. The investigation, though, remains open, and murder hasn't been ruled out.

https://www.cbsnews.com/news/mindy-mccready-denies-killing-boyfriend-david-wilson/

Wilson didn't sound suicidal before his death:

The circumstances behind David Wilson's death are even more mysterious, now that details are emerging about the life he shared with girlfriend Mindy McCready.

The 34-year-old music producer died Sunday (Jan. 13) from a self-inflicted gunshot wound. He was found inside the Arkansas home he shared with the country singer, their 9-month-old son, Zayne, and McCready's 6-year-old son, Zander, from a previous relationship. Wilson was by his girlfriend's side during a bitter custody battle over Zander ... which had a happy ending for the couple just a few weeks ago.

"David and Mindy just recently celebrated getting back full custody of Zander right before Christmas," the singer's publicist tells E! News. "The case went to the Supreme Court and Mindy won. Although David was not Zander's birth father, David was his father in every measure of the word. They had a lot to celebrate."

The U.K's MailOnline quotes two "close friends" of Wilson's as saying that they are shocked by his suicide, as he was "always in good spirits."

https://theboot.com/david-wilson-suicide/

Again, you may be right. I'm split 50/50 on it.

[–] jacotodd47 (2402) a year ago

You know what, I'm still rolling this around -

I think I can join you on the 50/50

A thought occurred to me - maybe Mindy found out the cops were closing in. The 5 weeks bothers me, but hey, its Arkansas. Maybe they move real slow there. They could have been closing in on the case, Mindy found out, knew she was going down so she offed herself.

True, it seems Wilson had no reason to kill himself. But look at this way - he'd have to be a bit off to get involved with her in the first place. In other words, he was probably into boozing and drugging - very unstable. People like that - who knows - they're capable of anything.

It could go either way. 50/50 sounds about right.

[–] jacotodd47 (2402) a year ago

Ok, one more before I get going here. This lends to the Mindy did it theory.....

From what I can see, Wilson's death was never publicly closed. This could mean the cops were closing in on Mindy - and when she killed herself - they considered the Wilson case closed.

Just like, when Jack Ruby killed Oswald, the Dallas Police Dept. considered the murder case against JFK closed.

Hhhmm, might be coming up to 70/30 on this one, hahahaha

Ok, have to get rolling - cheers

[–] tom8 (3119) a year ago

it is very possible......... anyone who can kill a defenseless animal is a piece of shit and could of course be a murderer

[–] tvfan (14572) a year ago

Are you a vegan?

[–] OnanTheBarbarian (13183) a year ago

Probably not, but he doesn't eat dog.

[–] tvfan (14572) a year ago

He wasn't specific ... he stated "animal."
Dogs kill people every year and they are neither remorse about it nor concerned with the victim's dietary preference.

[–] OnanTheBarbarian (13183) a year ago

anyone who can kill a defenseless animal is a piece of shit

I thought you were one of those animal rights wackos who don't believe we should kill animals for food.

Shooting a healthy dog for the helluvit is wrong. Killing livestock for food is food chain.

[–] tvfan (14572) a year ago

I thought you were one of those animal rights wackos

Obviously not; otherwise, I wouldn’t ask him if he was a vegan.

Shooting a healthy dog for the helluvit is wrong.

And yet, they are still put down for different reasons (legally).

[–] tom8 (3119) a year ago

so since dogs kill people.... it's okay for an innocent dog that did not kill anyone, to be shot and killed?

[–] Zarkoff (2405) a year ago

dOGS Don't kill people. People kill people.

[–] tom8 (3119) a year ago

well, some dogs do kill........ but only because they were raised by sons of bitches who mistreated them.

or they could be Pitbulls, the breed should be exterminated.

[–] tom8 (3119) a year ago

No, but i rarely eat meat...... but let me come over to your house and kill your dog or any other pet your might have.
Deal?

[–] tvfan (14572) a year ago

No, but i rarely eat meat

LMAO, so you are one of those meat-eating hypocrites that prioritizes the life of an animal above another human.
That explains your faux outrage.

[–] tom8 (3119) a year ago

An animal is much more valuable than many humans...... an animal is always pure, it will never lie, it will never backstab you, it does not have ulterior motives.... and a dog is more loyal than most humans.

So if i was to chose whom to put a bullet in, you.... a person that prioritizes the life of any random human over animals.......and an animal, i would put the bullet in you.

[–] tvfan (14572) a year ago

Thanks for proving and confirming my point. You nutters are so predictable.