A New Hampshire man has been found guilty of murdering his wife, who was killed while they were on vacation.
Joseph Ferlazzo fatally shot 22-year-old Emily Ferlazzo in Oct. 2021 while they were visiting Vermont for their one-year wedding anniversary.
Emily’s family reported that she was missing when he returned from their trip alone, claiming that Emily had left after they had an argument.
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Joseph ultimately confessed to shooting Emily twice after an argument and dismembering her body. Emily’s remains were found in the bathroom of the couple’s camper van. He testified at trial and claimed self-defense.
According to an affidavit obtained by NBC Boston, Emily’s mother told investigators there was a history of domestic violence in their marriage.
In 2023, Joseph was reportedly ordered to pay Emily’s family $1.5 million in a wrongful death lawsuit.
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Joseph faces a minimum of 35 years in prison and a maximum of life when he is sentenced. No sentencing date has been scheduled.
This story was originally published by Ivy Brown and Tiffany Smith at Court TV.
