Event Brief
Woman Jailed for Killing Boyfriend Over Cooking Dispute
Filed: Apr 02, 2026 at 11:09 AM ET
Summary: Trista Spicer was sentenced to 15 years for killing Eric Mercado in 2014 after he complained about her cooking.
WHO: Trista Spicer
WHAT: Killed her boyfriend and buried him under a staircase
WHEN: Apr 02, 2026 at 10:38 AM ET
WHERE: San Bernardino
WHY: Claimed he was abusive and complained about her cooking
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