Death Row Inmate Dies After Long Illness | Columbia News

Louis Winkler Jr., 66, died in prison from a long-term illness, bringing closure to a harrowing case that began in 2006 when he shot his estranged wife point-blank in front of her teenage son — an act that led to his conviction on murder, burglary, and assault charges, followed by a two-week manhunt before his arrest. His death comes just as the legal system was preparing for his execution, ending a decades-long chapter marked by violence, betrayal, and tragedy. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/8f524ad5d5fadf56