New Mexico Woman (Ellen Snyder) Accused of Killing Husband; Cites Abusive Relationship
Michael Snyder was missing for eight years before police found his body recently, buried in the backyard of what used to be his home. His wife, Ellen Snyder, has been charged with killing Snyder in 2002. Ms. Snyder’s attorney, Penni Adrian, is speaking out in order to dispel false rumors about her client’s motives for murder.
According to Adrian, the Snyders did not have a prenuptial agreement, and Ms. Snyder did not receive a million-dollar payout from an insurance policy on her husband’s life. Adrian continued by saying that Ms. Snyder was abused by her husband during their nine year marriage. The abuse reportedly got worse after Snyder was diagnosed with multiple sclerosis in 2001. However, according to Albuquerque police, they never received any domestic violence complaints from the couple or their neighbors.
Adrian went on to say that Snyder became involved in a sexual relationship with another man. According to police records, around the same time, a co-worker of Ms. Snyder noticed bruising on her shoulders and gave her a gun to protect herself. Soon after, Snyder woke his wife up at 3am and started a fight with her. She warned him to stop because she had a weapon, but he laughed at her. According to police, Ms. Snyder fired all eight rounds at her husband, waking her seventeen year old son. When her son saw that Ms. Snyder was unharmed, he decided not to call the police. The two then allegedly buried the body in the backyard.
Sometime later, her son began confiding in other people what had happened that night. One of those people worked for Ms. Snyder, and when she fired him, he went to police with the story. Ms. Snyder and her son both confessed to police right away, and say they feel relieved to have the truth out in the open. The case is now with the district attorney. Find out more about the case at Attorney Reveals Ellen Snyder's Story.
If you have been the victim of domestic violence, please seek help immediately, and then contact our Jacksonville, Florida law firm for legal counsel.
Michael A. Atter
Former Prosecutor
Keith L. Maynard
Former Assistant Public Defender
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