Kristine M. Howland Darling, 44, was found dead in Fort Johnson, New York, on February 7, 2019. Her death was initially reported as a suicide, but friends and family disputed that and investigators with the Montgomery County Sheriff’s Office treated the case as suspicious.

The investigation culminated in May 2023 when a grand jury indicted Kristine’s estranged husband, Michael Darling, on second-degree murder, criminal possession of a weapon, and tampering with physical evidence. He fled after learning of the indictment but was captured shortly afterward. Prosecutors said the case file ultimately included more than 3,500 pieces of evidence.

Michael Darling pleaded guilty to first-degree manslaughter in August 2023 as part of a plea agreement calling for a 17-year sentence, yet he told probation he was innocent before sentencing. In January 2024 a judge imposed a 25-year prison term for Kristine’s killing.

If anyone knew Kristine or has information about her life or the events leading to her death, please share what you remember.