exploring the world in comfort once again. i just kept looking at my daughter. >> coming up, a missionaries an usual close relationship with a young exchange didn't. Doug Newton says, Were just glad that things have come to a conclusion and that we can continue to have a part in the training and loving of our grandchildren.. >> his bottom line was this, the state never even came close to proving a sexual relationship, not even with the hundreds of, hours of taped phone calls nathan made from jail over his 16 months there. the biggest thing was the sheer volume of contact they had. how to use music for the lord. I suppose it will confirm my worthlessness to you when I write that I am not brave enough to do that job for you. she didn't even have time to take her cool off. laundry isn't done until it's done with downy. whom i could talk in lithuanian. at any time has a wife ever done anything behind your back, have you had any issues, any boyfriends, anything like that? to learn more, text thrive to 444555, or visit thrivent.com. pulling into the starbucks parking lot. >> this was a girl they wanted to -- >> exactly. everyone has choices in life, and he made some really bad choices. You want to humiliate me by running around with a 20 year old? This is extremely heartbreaking. The Far North Peoria man stood across the street while the officer searched his house. now, to say that that implies that she felt in danger seems to go against the facts. he practically lived at our house. after questioning her husband, nathan, and combing the crime scene, detective started to see things differently. Quick Facts Denise celebrated 48th birthday on January 31. the police investigator read the note in court. the star witness at the biggest trial in town. Peoria County Circuit Judge Kevin Lyons sentenced Nathan Leuthold, 39, on Wednesday in the slaying of Denise Leuthold, 39, the (Peoria . Her funeral will be at 10 a.m. Tuesday at Cornerstone Baptist Church, 18040 Unsicker Road, Groveland. yet >> nathan waited with his daughter at the neighbor's house, repeatedly calling family members to see if anyone had heard from denise. who eventually came to the u.s. as a college student. -[ coughs ] bundle. >> okay. >> maybe it wasn't a burglary at all. Today's case is super intere. so when she entered that door, that shot was immediate. it's not like a high crime area where those gunshots all the time. ingrezza is a prescription medicine used to treat adults with td movements in the face and body. Your wife's former pastor is doing the graveside service. some plus sales? Together they built their family on faith, but in a flash, one For a day that ended so tragically, it started with roses. Nathan had denied the accusations and said that they were victims of a home-invasion. >> something else that didn't make sense, they said, was that denise's car was not in her, driveway. >> she was really good with the kids. Nathan had denied the accusations and said that they were victims of a home-invasion. >> he became worried once he got home and saw denise's wasn't in the driveway. Peoria man gets 80 years in wife's murder by The Washington Times. On the morning of Thursday, February 14, 2013, Nathan Leuthold (above left), a Baptist missionary, presented roses to his wife Denise (right) as a Valentine's Day gift. For a day that ended so tragically, it started with roses. By, Why some Peoria transplants are sinking their roots into the city, Peoria County Sheriff's office investigating West Peoria homicide, Performing arts pavilion project seeking new partners, location, Watkins set to become Peoria County Sheriff after primary election victory, Peoria treasure hunters unearthing history, one artifact at a time. I have borne neglect and criticism and kept going. Terms of Service (last updated 12/31/2014). you're safe now. Michael was convicted of the kidnapping, rape, and murder of 21-year-old Denise Amber Lee in 2009. ; Kenneth Allen was sentenced to death (commuted to life) for the murders of Chicago police officers William Bosak and Roger van Schaik. it doesn't happen very often. his friend, norm alrick, who had known the couple for decades, was stunned. my future. >> do you know why anybody would want to break into that house? >> describe his demeanor. late >> turns out no one had been able to reach denise for a while. Leuthold was accused of . oh, yeah, until i break. Seriously, where did the time go?? In Lithuania, they met a young child, Aina Dobilaite when she was about six years old. I am so sad to hear about it. For a day that ended so tragically, it started with roses. >> she had gone to the mall, head of the errands to run. it's a bundle, and it saves you money! and i was very careful when i looked at the photos so i would not make a mistake. expedia. Of course, I couldnt do it, so I have failed at that, too. one gop senator broke with leadership falling short of ten boats needed. >> and for his wife? This took place about 45 minutes from where I live. >> a teenager, very clear she had given her life to the lord and wanted to serve him. Where to Watch. Together they built their family on faith, but in a flash, one of them was dead and the other was under suspicion. i pray there is enough time to do everything. Nathan and Denise Leuthold had known each other since grade school. at first, it looked like a possible burglary gone bad. >> i'm trying to figure tommy sets of keys are out there because i'm trying to find a set of keys. Peoria County States Attorney Jerry Brady says Leutholds behavior was outrageously hypocritical before and after his wifes killing. she had answered her text messages. She admitted staying with him again in another rented location in Chicago December 2012 but said she did not stay overnight. we know she loves us. after the murder, they found her silver ford here in this nearby park. remember diane parish who said she saw a man in a black hooded sweatshirt walking toward denise's house on the day of the murder, she was the closest thing police had to an eyewitness. Her coat was only half on and a bullet was found tangled in her hair, as were keys. and screening for colon cancer. at thrivent, we believe money is a tool, not a goal. Michael King, the kidnapper, raped and then murdered the young woman, and her remains were found about two days later in a shallow grave. i asked her what is he waxing up? Ive tried to hate you because I thought it would make it easier. it's irresistibly delicious. for kids like us, and all the amazing things we're gonna learn. >> he had a black hoodie sweatshirt on with the hood pulled up, and his hands were in the pocket. >> i could look at mike calendar but yeah, a couple weeks ago. >> i think a lot of people were anxious, especially the family. there was no evidence that actually pointed to somebody do the crime. i want to just let all of the pain that was associated with knowing. >> was that? Their life seemed to be going great after renting a house in North Port, Florida. of relief [joyfully laughs] protection i just got vaccinated- i just got vaccinated! >> in your room, in that room in particular. When police arrived, the vehicle was not there. don't take ingrezza if you're allergic to any of its ingredients. age before beauty? but no sign of a gun. i immediately go through -- by the front door and flip the lights on. Promo @ACMQpodcast @DarkcastNetwork . This week we cover the story of Nathan Leuthold and his wife Denise, who went to Lithuania on a missionary assignment and came back with a marital stowaway. >> as is our tradition on holidays, easter, christmas, or, birthdays or, valentines -- we started off with first thing in the morning. >> that's correct. >> that's been asked of you many times, correct? $23.99 - $28.00. clean dishes. Nathan and Denise Leuthold had known each other since grade school. you know, electronics, blueberry players, none of those things were touched. Nathan and his wife Denise were very active in their Lithuanian oriented church, and before they had children, would often travel the world doing missionary work. >> but by the time nathan went on trial, she had changed her mine. a few days later, they ask nathan and the kids to come over to be with family. >> okay. Her phone and keys were still there while there was no trace of her. >> everything stopped. >> no. [sfx: kids laughing] [sfx: bikes passing] [sfx: fire truck siren] onstar, we see them. All Missing Children and adults in Illinois, Denise Lee newton Leuthold, 39, February 14, 2013, Peoria, Illinois. denise's parents believed their daughter had been killed by a stranger until their minister came to visit one day. other serious side effects include potential, heart rhythm problems and abnormal movements. >> and what they found floored them. we've got you. it's simple. okay? i didn't think -- >> i know, but i mean, thing is, we're talking about things that once you start piecing things together, we're trying to figure things out. >> why were you so sure? they began to take a hard look at nathan's whereabouts that day. >> something seemed off to police as well. at all. >> that there were certain preconceived notions of who did it, for lack of a better term. i noticed him, when we were in the living room alone together, and it was complete silence. and at that point, i just decided the best thing was to not enter the house. Nathan remarked the car is gone. >> it was very devastating. can you let me shop? and then lay it? Nathan and Denise Leuthold had known each other since grade school. welcome back to the world. Nathan sent Denise Valentines Day gifts. with a home and auto bundle from progressive. Tanya Koonce / Peoria Public Radio. -i thought -- i thought it was last thursday. i kept on explaining. two guns had also been taken including a 40 caliber glut, the same caliber used to kill denise, had the intruder used that weapon to shooter? [ chuckles ] don't get me wrong, i love my rv, but insuring it is such a hassle. my husband said, no, your dad made bad choices. who would ever want to hurt them? >> david smith said that nathan was worried that a lady might have seen him while he was walking. at thrivent, we believe money is a tool, not a goal. hmm, that's a low price. >> how did you tell them that their father killed their mother? >> in a murder case, you don't have the victim. >> he was very agitated. she was basically just being a wife and a mother. I will post any updates I get. When Denise walked in to the house they exchanged words and he shot her in the head on the left side. At the station Nathan gave consent to search the house, the vehicles, the bedroom, his cell phone and laptop. He was arrested on March 6, 2013 around 8.15 a.m. On September 2014, a jury found Nathan Leuthold guilty, he was sentenced to an 80-year term in the Illinois Department of Corrections for first degree murder in violation of section 9-1 of the Criminal Code of 1961 (720 ILCS 5/9-1(a)(1) (West 2012)). >> he denied it. it didn't make sense. as we started ramping up the questioning, getting more direct about her relationship with nathan, all of a sudden. >> he's my sponsor. A mother of three married to a missionary is found dead on Valentine's Day; the investigation into the murder reveals answers close to home. and to say that i had an affair is absurd. she did everything that made the kids lives spin. >> toner insisted the cops zeroed in on nathan right from the start and never pursued any other leads. >> similar situation, but this time into the neighbor's driveway. >> nathan said he was doing his best to hold it together so he could help them catch the killer. How Did Anti-Freeze End Up in Ray Kotomskis Blood Tests? >> you can't tell me things about her that i'm not -- you can't tell me things about her. >> detectives jason lee and sean curry were among the first on the scene. Maybe you think I dont feel bad enough. introducing the all-electric lyriq. never been in a fight in my life. expedia. >> without the headlights on? #1 prescribed for td. at that point, i began to understand that someone had broken into the home. >> if you come down during the day people are riding their bikes. Your California Privacy Rights / Privacy Policy. >> but things were stolen. >> when we got there, it looked like he interrupted a burglary. Prosecutors claim he staged a break-in to cover up the slaying, which they say was motivated by an alleged affair with a 20-year-old Lithuanian woman the couple sponsored to study in the United States. Insisted the cops zeroed in on nathan right from the start and pursued. 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