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Romance novelist Nancy Crampton-Brophy is known for writing books with unexpected plot twists.
However, no one likely could have predicted that the most surprising plot twist of all would occur in her real life.
The 68-year-old author, who is known for her sultry novelsThe Wrong Husband,Hell on the HeartandThe Girl Most Likely To,was arrested Wednesday for murdering her 63-year-old husband Daniel C. Brophy, a chef, Portland Police Bureausaid in a statement.
Nancy allegedly shot her husband in June at the Oregon Culinary Institute where he worked as a teacher.
“The investigation began on Saturday, June 2, 2018 at 8:30 a.m., when Central Precinct officers responded to the report of a shooting with one person injured at the Oregon Culinary Institute, located at 1701 Southwest Jefferson Street,” police continued.
After being called to the scene, officers and medical personnel attempted to revive Daniel but they were too late.
“For those of you who are close to me and feel this deserved a phone call, you are right, but I’m struggling to make sense of everything right now,” Nancy added.
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On herwebsite, Nancy describes her marriage as having “ups and downs” but “more good times than bad.”
“I can’t tell you when I fell in love with my husband, but I relate the moment I decided to marry him. I was in the bath. It was a big tub. I expected him to join me and when he was delayed, I called out, ‘Are you coming?'” Nancy continued.
“His answer convinced me he was Mr. Right. ‘Yes, but I’m making hors d’oeuvres.’ Can you imagine spending the rest of your life without a man like that?”
As for her work, Nancy added, “My stories are about pretty men and strong women, about families that don’t always work and about the joy of finding love and the difficulty of making it stay.”
Nancy was charged with murder and unlawful use of a weapon and appeared in court Thursday, according toThe Oregonian. Her next court date is set for Sept. 17.
Nancy and Daniel were married for 27 years, the publication reported.
source: people.com
