Husband's Secret Gay Love Affair with Step Son Ends in Grisly Murder (True Crime Documentary)

welcome to True Crime Case Files where we dive  deep into the most shocking and perplexing crimes today we uncover the tragic and complex story of  Richard engelbert a successful real estate agent whose hidden life and secrets led to his brutal  murder Richard engelbert was a 48-year-old man living in Littleton Colorado he was a well-known  real estate agent in the community often seen driving around in his sleek black car with a  license plate sexy realtor showing homes to clients Richard was married to Wendy a school  principal and had a stepson named Harrison he graduated from the University of Colorado with a  degree in business and had been in the real estate business for over 20 years people in Littleton  trusted Richard because he always seemed friendly and reliable Richard lived in a large two-story  house with a well manicured lawn his neighbors often saw him working in the yard greeting them  with a warm smile and a wave he was involved in local events and charity fundraisers often  sponsoring local little lead teams in attending church on Sundays Richard seemed to have the  perfect life with a beautiful home a successful career and a loving family however Richard had  a secret life for the past two years he had been in a sexual relationship with his stepson  Harrison Richard kept this relationship hidden from everyone fearing it would ruin his reputation  and career in addition to this he continued to meet other men for sex through his work using the  homes he showed as secret meeting places these double lives created a lot of stress and tension  for Richard in the days before his death Richard was busy with work closing deals and meeting  clients he spent long hours at the office and often came home late he was looking forward to a  weekend getaway to the Bahamas with his wife Wendy hoping to relax and forget about his troubles  for a while Richard was also planning to attend a Fourth of July barbecue at a friend's house where  he expected to catch up with old friends and enjoy some time away from his hectic life Richard's  friends described him as charismatic and Charming he had a way of making people feel comfortable  and important despite his friendly exterior Richard was deeply troubled by his hidden life  he felt guilty about his affair with Harrison and the lies he told to keep it a secret he was  also worried about Wendy finding out fearing it would destroy their marriage and his standing  in the community in his last days Richard was a man under pressure trying to juggle his public  Persona with this private turmoil his dreams of a perfect life were slowly unraveling leading to a  tragic and violent end on June 27 2014 around 3: p. m. Wendy enbert returned early from her job as  a school principal she was looking forward to a relaxing evening maybe watching some shows on  Netflix and catching up on her favorite book as she walked through the front door of their house  on Bleak Street in Littleton Colorado everything seemed normal At first she put her keys on the  kitchen counter and called out for Richard but there was no answer feeling a bit uneasy Wendy  decided to check the basement where Richard often spent time working on his real estate files or  watching The History Channel as she descended the stairs she noticed that the basement door was  slightly a jar which was unusual she called his name again ludder this time but still no response  when she reached the bottom of the stairs she was met with the scene of horror Richard's lifeless  body was sprawled on the floor surrounded by signs of a violent struggle there were blood stains on  the carpet and furniture and Richard's face was bruised and battered a men's luxury belt was  wrapped tightly around his neck clearly used to choke him to death Wendy screamed in Terror  and rushed to her husband's side shaking him and desperately trying to wake him up but it was  too late in a State of Shock and disbelief Wendy grabbed her cell phone and dialed 911 her hands  trembled as she spoke to the operator her voice cracking with emotion my husband is dead I think  he's been murdered she cried struggling to catch her breath the operator tried to calm her down  and instructed her to stay on the line until the police arrived Wendy's neighbor lubby Johnson G  heard the commotion and came over to see what was happening she found Wendy sitting on the front  steps sobbing uncontrollably lubby stayed with Wendy trying to comfort her while they waited for  the police the minutes felt like hours and Wendy's mind raced with questions about who could have  done this and why when the police finally arrived they quickly secured the scene and escorted Wendy  and lubby away from the basement Wendy Indy was in a State of Shock barely able to comprehend  what had just happened she kept repeating who would do this to Richard over and over again her  mind unable to process the brutal reality of her husband's death the discovery of Richard's body  sent shock waves through the quiet community of Littleton news of the murder spread quickly with  neighbors and Friends Gathering outside the ankle birt home trying to make sense of the tragedy that  had struck their seemingly perfect neighborhood on June 27 2014 at 3:15 p.

m. the Littleton Police  Department received a frantic 911 call from Wendy angelbert officers arrived at the scene within  minutes led by detective James cattle a seasoned investigator known for his meticulous approach the  Engelbert home located on the quiet Oak Street was quickly surrounded by police cars and yellow  crime scene tapate was stretched around the perimeter detective cattle and his team entered  the basement where they were confronted with a grizzly scene Richard engelbert's body lay on the  floor with a men's luxury belt wrapped tightly around his neck blood stains were visible on  the carpet and nearby furniture indicating a violent struggle detective cattle a spray man in  his late 40s with sharp eyes and a calm demeanor took in the scene with a Steely resolve the  police began their investigation by collecting evidence they photographed the scene from various  angles documenting every detail the belt used in the murder was carefully bagged as evidence and  detectives searched for fingerprints and any other clues that might lead to the the killer detective  cattle noted the overturned furniture and signs of a struggle indicating that Richard had fought  for his life forensic experts arrived to process the scene using luminal to detect blood traces  and collecting samples for DNA analysis they meticulously calmed the area for hair fibers  and any other potential evidence the brutality of the murder shocked even the most experienced  officers but they remained focused on Gathering all the information they could detective cattle  interviewed Wendy angelbert who was still in shock from discovering her husband's body she described  her day and the horrifying moment she found Richard her account was detailed and emotional but  she insisted she had no idea who could have done this Wendy's Alibi was quickly verified as she  had been at work at the time of the murder next the police began canvasing the neighborhood they  spoke with neighbors including Luby Johnson Gant would come to Wendy's Aid Sarah described hearing  Wendy's screams and finding her on the front steps d strght and incoherent other neighbors mentioned  seeing Richard earlier in the day but nothing seemed out of the ordinary the police also checked  Richard's recent phone and email records hoping to find any leads they discovered several suspicious  messages and calls suggesting that Richard had been meeting with various men for elicit sex this  Revelation added a new layer to the investigation pointing to potential motives related to Richard's  hidden life as the day turned into evening the police continued their work determined to find the  person responsible for Richard engelbert's brutal murder the scene was cleared and detective  cattle and his team reviewed the evidence collected preparing for the next steps in their  investigation the community of Littleton watched anxiously hoping for answers in Justice for  Richard Engelbert the first suspect in Richard engelbert's murder was his wife Wendy Engelbert  Wendy 47 was a respected School principal in Littleton known for her intelligence and strong  personality she had been with the school district for over 15 years and was heavily involved in  community activities her colleagues described her as dedicated and authoritative always striving for  excellence Wendy was brought in for questioning the day after the murder on June 28th 2014  detective James cattle led the interrogation trying to piece together her actions and emotions  Wendy appeared exhausted and distraught but she answered questions calmly she recounted her day  at work and the horrifying discovery of Richard's body when she returned home despite her composed  demeanor Wendy's anger and confusion W evident she expressed disbelief and frustration over the  affair insisting she had no idea Richard was sexually involved with other men the revelation  of the affair added tension to the interrogation as detective cattle proed deeper into Wendy's  feelings about her husband's betrayal detective cattle asked Wendy about her relationship  with Richard she admitted they have a strong partnership but mentioned that they had faced some  challenges recently Wendy claimed she was unaware of Richard's secret life she explained she had  recent ski injury which had caused her difficulty in reading people's actions and suggested this  might be why she missed any signs of Richard's double life Wendy's Alibi was solid she had been  at the school all day attending meetings and preparing for the upcoming school year colleagues  and security footage confirmed her Presence at work during the time of the murder nonetheless  her connection to the victim made her a person of interest detective cattle also explored Wendy's  possible mtiv her reputation and career were crucial to her and Richard's Affair threatened  both however Wendy firmly denied any involvement in the murder maintaining her innocence throughout  the questioning she was cooperative and provided all requested information including access to her  phone and emails the police conducted a thorough search of the Engelbert home looking for any  evidence that might link Wendy to the crime they found nothing incriminating reinforcing her  Alibi and statements still the detectives remained cautious aware that emotions could drive even  the most rational individuals to commit desperate acts Wendy was released after several hours of  questioning but she remained under scrutiny as the investigation continued the police kept a  close watch on her monitoring her interactions and movements while they explored other leads the  murder of Richard angelbert was proving to be a complex case with layers of Secrets and motives  slowly unraveling Harrison Engelbert Richard's 21-year-old stepson was the next suspect Harrison  was a college student and part-time bartender known for his troubled past he had been in and  out of rehab and 12-step programs as a teenager despite these challenges Harrison was determined  to turn his life around and was pursuing a degree in Psychology at a local community college  on June 28th 2014 Harrison was brought in for questioning detective James cattle aware of the  sensitive nature of Harrison's relationship with Richard approached the interrogation with caution  Harrison appeared nervous but Cooperative willing to share his side of the story Harrison admitted  to the police that he had been in a secret sexual relationship with his stepfather for the past two  years he described feeling conflicted struggling with the deceit and secrecy Harrison revealed  that he had recently broken off the affair after discovering that Richard had been cheating on him  with dozens of other men using homes he showed as a real estate agent as secret meeting places  during the interrogation Harrison expressed a mix of anger and sadness he felt betrayed by Richard  not only because of the affair but also because of the lies and manipulation despite his resentment  Harrison claimed he had no intention of harming Richard he stated that he had been bartending  on the night of the murder and several witnesses confirmed his ally detective cattle delved deeper  into Harrison's possible motives the young man's history of emotional turmoil and substance abuse  rais concerns but his recent efforts to stay sober and focused on his studies painted a different  picture Harrison was open about his struggles and his desire to move forward away from the  toxic relationship with Richard the police also examined Harrison's electronic devices and  social media accounts looking for any evidence of his involvement in the crime they found messages  between him and Richard that showed tension and conflict but nothing that directly implicated  him in the murder Harrison's DNA was found of the crime scene but as he lived in the house  this was not unexpected Harrison's cooperation and consistent Alibi made it difficult for  the police to pin the crime on him he was released after several hours of questioning but  he remained a key figure in the investigation the police continued to monitor his activities and  interactions searching for any inconsistencies or new evidence that might shed light on his  involvement the complex Dynamics between Richard and Harrison added a layer of complexity to the  case leaving detective cattle and his team with more questions than answers as they continue to  dig deeper they hope to uncover the truth behind Richard engelbert's brutal murder hey True Crime  case solvers interested in more real life murder mysteries be sure to like And subscribe to our  Channel and do you have any thoughts about this case or have a case of your own you'd like us  to investigate leave us a comment stay safe True Crime case solvers Alexa Hernandez 30 was the  third suspect in the investigation Alexa had a history with Richard angelbert that made her a  person of interest she had once caught Richard having sex with her husband in the bathroom of the  house they were touring together which led to the end of her marriage known for her fiery temper  Alexa had several confrontations with Richard since the incident on June 29 2014 detective  James cattle brought Alexa in for questioning Alexa was a waitress at a popular local Diner and  had a reputation for being outspoken and strong willed she walked into the interrogation room  with a defiant expression ready to defend herself detective cattle started by asking Alexa about her  relationship with Richard she admitted that she despised him for ruining her marriage and causing  her immense emotional pain Alexa described the day she discovered her husband and Richard together  as the worst day of her life she had confronted Richard several times after that demanding answers  and an apology but he had always brushed her off when asked about her whereabouts on the day of the  murder Alexa said she had been working a double shift at a diner called Denny's she provided  the names of her co-workers who could verify her Alibi detective cattle called the diner and spoke  with Alexa's manager who confirmed that Alexa had been at work all day multiple co-workers also  confirmed seeing her during her shifts despite her solid Alibi detective cattle explored Alexa's  possible motives further her intense anger toward Richard was evident but she insisted she had moved  on and was focusing on rebuilding her life Alexa shared that she was taking night classes at  a local community college hoping to become a social worker and help others who had gone through  similar struggles the police searched Alexa Home and Car looking for any evidence that might link  her to the crime they found nothing suspicious or incriminating Alexa's phone records and social  media activity showed no contact with Richard in the weeks leading up to the murder throughout  the interrogation Alexa remained calm and composed despite her obvious disdain for Richard she  answered all questions directly and showed no signs of guilt or deception detective cattle  noted her cooperation and honesty but knew they had to keep all possibilities open after several  hours of questioning Alexa was released the police continued to monitor her aware that her past with  Richard made her a potential suspect however her Alibi and lack of evidence made it difficult to  tie her to the crime directly the investigation into Richard engelbert's murder grew more complex  with each interview detective cattle and his team were determined to uncover the truth but the web  of Secrets and Li surrounding Richard's life made their task increasingly challenging they pressed  on hoping to find the piece of evidence that would finally reveal the killer on July 3 2014 the  investigation took a dramatic turn it was a hot summer day in Littleton Colorado with temperatures  reaching the high 80s around 10:00 a. m.