Uploaded April 2026 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago

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This video examines the chilling case of Judy Church, a retired teacher accused of poisoning her partner, Leroy Fowler, an act that has become a significant true crime story. John Cordray, LPC, explores the toxicology evidence and the ongoing court case, piecing together the details of this disturbing investigation.

00:00 Birthday Poisoning Setup
01:22 Case Outcome and Red Flags
02:02 Pathological Jealousy Motive
03:40 Control and Narcissistic Injury
04:53 Antifreeze Attack Timeline
06:31 Deception and Trial Evidence
07:39 Patterns and Similar Case
09:09 Psychology Threads and Prosecution
11:06 Key Terms Recap
12:20 Final Thoughts and Sign Off


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John Cordray is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) with a Master's in Professional Counseling. He has been practicing full-time since 2007 and holds licenses in three U.S. states. On this channel, John brings his clinical experience to true crime analysis by breaking down the psychology, mental health dynamics, and behaviors behind real cases.

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