Detectives believe a Spanish Fork man accused of murdering his wife last month may have researched legal defense strategies before her death, a search warrant affidavit unsealed Tuesday shows.
Curtis Nichols, 35, was charged last week with first-degree felony murder in Robin Nichols’ Aug. 24 death. The father of three told police he returned home from errands that night, found his wife unconscious on the kitchen floor and called 911.
But police say they believe Curtis Nichols killed her, based off DNA evidence and injuries suffered by the couple indicating there had been a struggle. Charging documents said there was no sign of an intruder at the home, located at 952 E.