The case of Joshua Lee Hunsucker, a former paramedic from North Carolina, has taken a chilling turn. Already accused of murdering his wife, Stacy, in 2018 using eye drops laced with a harmful chemical, Hunsucker is now facing allegations of poisoning his 11-year-old daughter in a similar manner.
A History of Disturbing Allegations
Hunsucker’s legal troubles began in 2019 when he was arrested and charged with first-degree murder, insurance fraud, and obtaining property over $100,000 by false pretense in connection with Stacy’s death. Prosecutors alleged that he had poisoned her with tetrahydrosaline, a chemical found in eye drops that can have deadly consequences when ingested. Despite the gravity of the charges, Hunsucker was able to post a $1.5 million bond and remained free, albeit subject to GPS monitoring and a curfew.
The case took an even stranger turn in 2021 when Hunsucker was indicted on charges related to a fire onboard a medical helicopter he was working on in 2019. He allegedly set fire to the chopper mid-flight, forcing an emergency landing. Thankfully, no one was hurt.
Then, in a move reminiscent of the infamous Alex Murdaugh case, Hunsucker allegedly staged his own kidnapping in 2023. He claimed to have been pistol-whipped, zip-tied, and injected with an unknown substance by his father-in-law, John Robinson. However, an investigation by the Mount Holly Police Department found no evidence to support his story, leading authorities to believe it was an attempt to deflect blame for Stacy’s death.
Joshua Hunsucker in a courtroom.
Poisoning Allegations Resurface
In a shocking development, a grand jury indicted Hunsucker on August 5, 2024, on four counts of felony witness intimidation and four felony counts of obstruction of justice. These charges stem from his alleged attempts to poison his daughter with tetrahydrosaline, the same substance found in Stacy’s system.
Prosecutors claim Hunsucker’s daughter, identified as “PH” in court documents, exhibited symptoms consistent with tetrahydrosaline poisoning, including low blood pressure, low heart rate, extreme fatigue, and constricted blood vessels. While PH was receiving emergency medical treatment, Hunsucker allegedly told medical professionals that it appeared she had been given Visine, a statement that prosecutors found suspicious given her symptoms.
A Campaign of Harassment and Intimidation
Court documents also reveal that Hunsucker allegedly engaged in a relentless campaign of harassment against his in-laws, John and Susie Robinson, following Stacy’s death. This alleged harassment included:
- Secretly videotaping and photographing them at their granddaughter’s lacrosse practices.
- Sending them a package demanding they drop the case against him.
- Making vulgar gestures at them in public.
- Using a GoPro camera to record them.
Prosecutors argue that Hunsucker’s actions were intended to intimidate his in-laws, who he seemingly blamed for his wife’s death, and obstruct justice.
Awaiting Trial and Justice
Hunsucker is currently being held without bond. His next court appearance is scheduled for October, during which the motion to revoke his initial bond for the murder charge will be addressed. He has been appointed a public defender for the new charges. As of now, Hunsucker’s defense strategy remains unknown.
This case has shocked the community and left many wondering how far someone would go to cover up their crimes. The upcoming trial is expected to shed more light on the disturbing allegations against Joshua Hunsucker and, hopefully, bring justice to Stacy Hunsucker and her family.
