How Was a Minnesota Man with 8 Felony Convictions Free to Kill His Wife During Bible Study?
A Minnesota man was sentenced to 33 years for fatally stabbing his wife during a Bible study, claiming he was in a “drug-induced psychosis.” 🌐 #News #StPaulMN #Minnesota #Crime
ST. PAUL, MN – A violent repeat offender has finally been sentenced after brutally stabbing his wife to death during a Bible study, all in front of horrified family members. Despite his history of assaults and felony convictions, Robert Castillo was free to commit this horrific crime, leaving a Minnesota community outraged as the grim details of that night surfaced in court.
Shocking Turn of Events at Bible Study
The fatal stabbing took place on March 21, 2023, during a weekly Bible study hosted at a family home in St. Paul. Robert Castillo, 41, and his wife, Corinna Woodhull, had been sitting together when the horrific incident occurred.
According to witnesses, Castillo whispered something to his wife, and when she shook her head in response, he pulled out a hunting knife and began to stab her multiple times. His own family intervened, disarming him, but it was too late for Woodhull, who succumbed to her injuries.
The couple had been married for around two years and shared five children, now aged between 11 and 24.
Castillo, who had a history of violent behavior and prior felony convictions, later claimed he had no memory of the incident due to being in a “drug-induced psychosis” at the time. He expressed remorse during the court proceedings, stating that although he could not recall the events, he accepted full responsibility for his actions.
A Troubled Past and a Family Left Devastated
This tragic incident was not an isolated case in Castillo’s violent history. Prior to this attack, Castillo had eight felony convictions, including an assault on another woman with a hammer in 2014. At the time of his wife’s murder, he was on supervised release and had a warrant out for his arrest for assaulting correctional officers while incarcerated.
Castillo’s family and Woodhull’s relatives had urged her not to marry him, but she went through with the marriage, believing she could help him. Sadly, her faith in him cost her life.
Woodhull’s mother revealed that her daughter had already begun the process of filing for divorce before the fatal attack, hinting at the fear and turmoil she likely experienced in the days leading up to her death.
In court, the prosecutor underscored the dangers of domestic violence, urging women not to accept abusive behavior. The judge handed Castillo a 33 1/3-year sentence, with Minnesota law requiring most offenders to serve two-thirds of their time behind bars and the remainder under supervised release.
While Castillo’s sentence attempts to hold him accountable, no amount of time can undo the pain and loss suffered by Woodhull’s family.
If you or someone you know is experiencing domestic abuse, please seek help immediately. You are not alone, and there are people ready to support you. You can call the National Domestic Violence Hotline at 1-800-799-SAFE (7233) or text “START” to 88788 for confidential assistance.
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