Bernhardt Tiede II (/ ˈtiːd /; born August 2, 1958) is an American mortician who was convicted of the November 19, 1996 murder of his companion, wealthy 81-year-old widow Marjorie "Marge" Nugent, in Carthage, Texas. [1][2] He was 38 at the time of the murder.

Bernie Tiede tears up as his uncle Elmer Doucet denies sexually abusing him as a child during day nine of Tiede's new sentencing trial, on Monday April 18, 2016, at the Rusk County Justice...

Apr 29, 2016 · Bernie Tiede, who was first convicted for the 1996 murder in 1999, was later granted an appeal based on the theory that he was in a dissociative state at the time of the killing due to abuse...

Nov 28, 2022 · Tiede’s trial lasted less than a week before he was found guilty and given a life sentence. But in 2014, defense lawyer Jodi Cole, inspired by the 2011 film about his case, Bernie , discovered new evidence.

Apr 7, 2016 · Tiede was convicted in 1999 of killing 81-year-old Marjorie Nugent. He was sentenced to life in prison, but that sentence was overturned in 2014. During a lunch break, two jurors required medical attention. An official announced after the break that one juror fell down the stairs, causing an ankle injury and another juror reported feeling dizzy.

Oct 2, 2016 · A new sentencing trial is ordered, and Tiede is released from prison for the time being. "Lots of miracles have happened in my life," said Tiede. The next miracle was in the parking lot.

Feb 18, 2025 · However, the British time trial champion showed no signs of a rider lacking in belief as he not only delivered but did so with dominance and an average speed of 56.6kph over the 12.2km flat...

The 110k and 73k versions of the race traverse the Teide National Park, declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Held from 27 to 29 March 2025, the Tenerife Bluetrail by UTMB is one of the most varied mountain races to exist, thanks to the diversity of the landscapes through which it runs and its technical demands.

Bernie Tiede Resentencing Trial

It is best known for a media scare in which an alleged attempt to commit ritual suicide took place in Teide National Park in Tenerife in 1998. However, later commentators disputed this, claiming there was no intention to commit suicide by the group.