Sarah Hartsfield found guilty of killing her husband in insulin trial
After more than a week of testimony and closing arguments, Sarah Hartsfield has been found guilty of murder.
After more than a week of testimony and closing arguments, Sarah Hartsfield has been found guilty of murder.
Hartsfield, 49, was accused of killing her husband, Joseph Hartsfield, by injecting him with a fatal dose of insulin inside their Chambers County home in January 2023.
Over the course of the trial, jurors heard from detectives, medical professionals, family members, and Sarah’s former partners as prosecutors painted a picture of motive, deception, and control. The defense argued that Joseph’s death was a tragic medical event, not a crime, and that there was no proof that Sarah administered the insulin.
Closing arguments concluded Wednesday afternoon, with the state describing Hartsfield as “vindictive” and “calculating,” while the defense urged jurors to focus on reasonable doubt and the lack of direct evidence.
The jury began deliberations on Wednesday around 1:30 p.m. and reached a verdict shortly after around 2:30 p.m.
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