A woman has been sentenced to 50 years in prison for slowly poisoning her long-term boyfriend with eye drops, leading to his death and subsequent concealment of his body in a storage unit. Marcy L. Oglesby, 53, was found guilty of murder and aggravated battery after a judge determined her culpability in the autumn 2021 murder of her partner, Richard “Rick” Young, a former police chief. Oglesby’s twisted actions were exposed after Young’s remains were discovered in a storage unit in Maquon, Illinois, on October 7, 2022.
Initially charged with concealing a non-homicidal death, Oglesby faced legal challenges as the case progressed. Despite fluctuations in charges and legal maneuvers, evidence eventually pointed to a disturbing pattern of poisoning Young with eye drops and medication, as revealed by a woman named Karen Doubet, who lived with the couple. Doubet confessed to assisting Oglesby in poisoning Young’s food and coffee over a year, leading to his demise.
Further investigations uncovered discarded eye drop bottles and other incriminating evidence in the couple’s home, solidifying the case against Oglesby. Despite her denials and attempts to evade justice, Oglesby was ultimately found guilty in a bench trial, reaffirming her role in the calculated murder of her boyfriend. The court’s decision highlighted the distinct nature of the crimes committed, emphasizing the deliberate and lethal actions taken by Oglesby.
Throughout the legal proceedings, Oglesby maintained her innocence, even in the face of overwhelming evidence linking her to the poisoning and subsequent death of Young. Despite her protestations, the court’s ruling ensures that Oglesby will spend the remainder of her days behind bars, facing the consequences of her heinous actions.