Ingolf Tuerk, a doctor from Dover, Massachusetts, was found guilty of voluntary manslaughter in the death of his wife, Kathleen McLean, five years ago. He was also charged with first-degree murder, but the jury found him guilty of the lesser charge. Tuerk is scheduled to be sentenced on May 16, leaving McLean’s family disappointed and feeling justice has not been served.
Tuerk’s defense argued that the killing was not premeditated, but rather a reaction to McLean’s plan to gain control of his money and assets. The prosecution described Tuerk as cool and collected, motivated by financial concerns and not wanting to get divorced again. They said Tuerk strangled McLean, disposed of her body like trash, and did not try to save her or call for help.
During the trial, Tuerk admitted to the killing but claimed it was not premeditated. The couple had met on an online dating app, got married in Las Vegas, and lived together in Dover with children from previous marriages. After McLean obtained a restraining order against him, they reconciled during the pandemic, leading to the fatal encounter.
Tuerk, originally from East Germany, recounted how he strangled McLean during a fight in their bedroom and later dumped her body in a pond. Prosecutors argued that Tuerk’s actions were motivated by a desire to protect his assets and avoid divorce. The trial began on March 27 in Norfolk Superior Court, concluding with Tuerk being found guilty of voluntary manslaughter.
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