MURDERED: Lauren Phelps #crime #truecrime #murder

In the early hours of September 1, 2017, Matthew Phelps fatally stabbed his wife, Lauren Phelps, in their Raleigh, North Carolina home. Matthew, then 27, called 911 claiming he had committed the murder while hallucinating under the influence of cough syrup. This shocking case quickly gained national attention due to its unusual defense and tragic nature.

Matthew and Lauren Phelps had been married for less than a year, having tied the knot in November 2016. They were both active in their local church community, where Lauren was known for her kindness and vibrant spirit. Matthew was studying to be a pastor and worked in lawn care. Their relationship appeared happy to friends and family, making the violent nature of the crime even more baffling.

The incident unfolded when Matthew called 911 in the middle of the night, telling the operator he had woken from a dream to find himself covered in blood with his wife dead beside him. He claimed that he had taken Coricidin HBP cough syrup before bed, which he believed caused him to hallucinate and kill his wife in a dream-like state.

As investigators delved into the case, they discovered internet searches on Matthew's phone from before the murder that raised questions about his story. These searches included topics such as the time it takes for someone to die from stab wounds and the financial implications of a spouse's sudden death, suggesting premeditation.

Matthew's calm demeanor during the 911 call was also noted as inconsistent with his claims of a drug-induced panic. Forensic evidence from the crime scene further contradicted his defense. The meticulous nature of the attack, characterized by the 123 stab wounds inflicted on Lauren, indicated a deliberate act rather than a hallucinatory outburst.

Despite initially claiming a lack of memory of the event, Matthew eventually changed his plea to guilty of first-degree murder, thus avoiding a potential death penalty trial. On October 5, 2018, he was sentenced to life in prison without the possibility of parole. His guilty plea did not include an admission of premeditation, sparing him from facing the death penalty, but also left many questions unanswered, particularly concerning his motives.

This case has left the community and the nation pondering the possible effects of medications on mental state and the depths of human behavior. The tragedy of Lauren Phelps's death remains a poignant reminder of the unexpected and often hidden turmoil that can exist behind closed doors.

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