Former ‘Household Feud’ contestant charged in spouse’s slaying

QUINCY, Sick. — A former contestant on the long-running tv recreation present “Household Feud” has been charged with first-degree homicide and residential invasion within the slaying of his estranged spouse in western Illinois.

Timothy Bliefnick, 39, pleaded not responsible Friday afternoon at his arraignment in Adams County Circuit Court docket in Quincy, in accordance with courtroom information.

Bliefnick was indicted Thursday by a county grand jury, KHQA-TV reported.

The physique of Rebecca Bliefnick, 41, was discovered by a member of the family inside her Quincy house after she failed to choose up her youngsters from faculty. She had been shot a number of occasions.

Timothy Bliefnick was arrested March 13. His Quincy house was searched March 1.

The couple was separated and going by way of divorce proceedings, the tv station reported from courtroom information.

A restraining order had been filed towards Timothy Bliefnick, who additionally filed one towards his estranged spouse.

In 2020, Timothy Bliefnick and a few of his relations appeared on ABC’s “Household Feud,” KHQA reported.

One of many questions requested by host Steve Harvey was, “What was the most important mistake you made at your wedding ceremony?” Bliefnick answered “I do.” He instantly informed Harvey “not mine to say, not mine to say. I really like my spouse.” He additionally mentioned, “I’m going to get in hassle for that, aren’t I?” Harvey responded, “It’s going to be numerous hell to pay at your home.” Bliefnick’s reply was second on the board with 20 out of 100 individuals polled giving the identical reply. Getting “sloshed” was No. 1 with 30 solutions.

A standing convention will likely be held April 12 and a movement listening to has been scheduled for April 20.

The Related Press left a message Friday afternoon looking for remark from Timothy Bliefnick.