In late 2013, authorities in San Diego, California, were on high alert when US Marine Stephen James Tepatti was confronted with an attempted suicide attempt. Despite initial assumptions, authorities soon realized that Stephen's wife, Astrid K. Tepatti, and her lover, Ebony Wood, were involved in the incident.
'Who the (Bleep) Did I Marry? 'In Investigation Discovery' chronicles the horrific incident and follows the investigation that brought the perpetrators to justice. Let's find out where Astrid and Ebony are at this time.
Astrid K. Tepatti and Ebony Wood: Who Are They?
Astrid K. Tepatti was convinced that she was the partner of his dreams when he met her. The couple stayed together until Stephen was placed in Camp Pendleton in San Diego, California. People who knew Astrid and Stephen claimed that they were a happy couple who seemed to be in love.
Stephen and Astrid were also well-known in the community, and people were surprised when someone began attempting to murder the former's wife for the first time in late 2003. Authorities believed the incident was a terrorism-related incident. The next incident occurred at Stephen's house on January 4, 2004.
The attacker was fortunately left unarmed, and authorities determined that the revolver used in the crime was a Ruger Blackhawk.30-caliber revolver. During an investigation, the cops investigated Stephen and Astrid's relationship, only to discover that they were not on good terms in the days leading up to the attempt. There were also rumors about Astrid's infidelity, which worsened their relationship.
As a final nail in the coffin, detectives discovered that Stephen's wife was seeing her lesbian lover, Ebony Wood.
The couple were pulled over and imprisoned near the town of Winterhaven in California, believing they were involved. After their arrest, the officers discovered a homemade castor bean poison they planned on feeding Stephen. The discovery of the poison also deepened the suspicion.
What Has Happened to Astrid K. Tepatti and Ebony Wood?
Both Astrid and Ebony confessed to their roles in the deadly shooting of Stephen on January 4, while Astrid claimed to have driven her lover to Stephen's house despite having complete knowledge of the deliberate murder plot.
Astrid was convicted of attempting murder and possession of a firearm during a violence case when presented in court. Ebony Wood was sentenced accordingly in 2004. Both women have since been released from jail after serving their sentences.
