Crime Junkie

MYSTERIOUS DEATH OF: Nanette Krentel

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May 8, 2023
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ANECDOTE

Mysterious Fire

  • Nanette Krentel, wife of fire chief Steve Krentel, was found dead in their burned home.
  • The fire was initially believed to be accidental, but accelerants were found on the DVR and a cat's carcass.
INSIGHT

Initial Theory vs. Autopsy

  • Initially, investigators suspected suicide due to the fire and presence of firearms near Nanette's body.
  • However, the autopsy revealed no soot in her airways and a gunshot wound to her head, indicating she died before the fire.
ANECDOTE

Family Suspicions

  • Nanette's family suspects Steve due to controlling behavior, unexplained injuries, and a past affair.
  • Other suspects include Steve's brother Brian, who threatened Nanette, and Steve's son Justin, whom Nanette feared.
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