Ep:41 - The Murder of Ray McNeil (Bodybuilder killed by shotgun-wielding wife)
Episode notes
Sally McNeil, born Sally Dempsey on September 30, 1960, in Allentown, Pennsylvania, had a turbulent childhood marked by domestic violence. She attended Dieruff High School, excelling in sports, and later enrolled at East Stroudsburg State College to become a gym teacher. However, financial difficulties forced her to drop out.
Following in her family’s footsteps, McNeil joined the U.S. Marine Corps, serving at Camp Pendleton and rising to the rank of Sergeant. She married Anthony Lowden, with whom she had two children. Their marriage ended in divorce due to abuse allegations. During her military service, she won the U.S. Armed Services Physique Championship twice but was eventually demoted and discharged due to behavioral issues.
Sally met fellow bodybuilder Ray McNeil in 1987, marrying him after two months. Their marriage quickly turn ...