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Killer Sally: Abuse, Murder, and a Fight for Freedom
8 Dec, 2025
Summary
- Sally McNeil killed her husband Ray on Valentine's Day 1995.
- She claimed years of alleged abuse as the reason for her actions.
- McNeil served 25 years before being granted parole in May 2020.
Sally McNeil, a former Marine and bodybuilder, was convicted of second-degree murder for shooting her husband, Ray McNeil, on Valentine's Day 1995. Sally alleged a history of severe abuse throughout their tumultuous marriage, claiming the shooting was an act of self-defense.
Their relationship, marked by Ray's alleged beatings and control, led to Sally's desperate act. After her conviction, she was sentenced to 19 years to life and began serving her sentence in 1996. Her case involved appeals, but her conviction was ultimately upheld.
After serving 25 years, Sally McNeil was granted parole in May 2020. She has since been living a life outside of prison, continuing to assert her claim of self-defense. Tragically, her son John passed away in February 2024.
