Alabama Man Kills Nephew's Wife After She Dared Him to 'Blow My Brains Out'

Murder verdict

A Lawrence County jury found Timothy Houston Harville guilty of murder on Wednesday for the 2023 slaying of 46-year-old Angela Berryman Hill Harville.

Shooting incident

Deputies responded to a report of an unresponsive woman at a home in the 2300 block of County Road 161 in Hatton, Alabama on Sept 14, 2023.

Victim's background

Angela Berryman Hill Harville was 46 years old and had a teenage son and a family friend present when Timothy Harville arrived at her home.

Argument escalation

Timothy Harville claimed the friend was sitting on the porch with a gun when he arrived, leading to an argument that escalated to a gunshot.

Critical moment

While on the phone with her husband, Angela Harville reportedly said: 'Go ahead and blow my brains out.'

“Go ahead and blow my brains out.”

Aftermath

Timothy Harville said: 'There you go.' after a single gunshot was heard, and his husband found his wife dead 10 minutes later.

“There you go.”

Evidence

Authorities recovered a 12-gauge shotgun from Harville's home that fired the same ammunition as a shell casing found at the scene.

Family statement

Angela Harville's family thanked the Lawrence County Sheriff's Office for their work and stated they were 'thrilled for closure'.

“Nothing can bring back their loved one, but at least her death won't go without justice.”

Sentencing

Timothy Harville is scheduled for a sentencing hearing in January 2027.