Family Feud contestant accused of killing wife jokes it’s a wedding regret to get married

• Timothy Bliefnick, accused of murdering his wife, jokes that many people regret getting married
• He appeared in the TV show Family Feud in 2020, hosted by Steve Harvey
• Bliefnick is accused of killing his wife in their hometown of Quincy, IL

An Illinois man arrested for murdering his wife appeared on the TV show ‘Family Feud’ three years ago and joked with the host, Steve Harvey, that a man’s ‘greatest sin which is wrong’ tends to marry everyone.

As part of the game show Harvey asked Timothy Bliefnick, 39, to predict the most common answer to the question: ‘What’s the biggest mistake you’ve made in your marriage?’

‘Honey, I love you,’ said Bliefnick, addressing his own wife, before adding carefully, ‘Said, “I do”?’ His response elicited laughter and gasps from the crowd and a blank stare from Harvey.

Bliefnick appeared in court Tuesday accused of killing his wife, who is also the mother of his three children.

Rebecca Bliefnick, 41, was found dead in her home by a family member on February 23 after they became concerned that she had not collected her three children from their school in Quincy, Illinois.

The episode was recorded in the fall of 2019 but aired in the spring of 2020, according to ABC.

Family Feud requires contestants to guess the most common answers to certain questions. After Bliefnick gave his answer to the biggest wedding mistake question, Harvey gave him a judgmental look.

‘Not my fault, not my fault. I love my wife,’ Bliefnick said. ‘I’m going to get in trouble for that, aren’t I?’

‘It’s a hell of a lot to pay for your house,’ Harvey replied. ‘Now the only shot of it that might be OK at the watch party, is if it’s on the board, and it should be number two or three.’

‘Because if it’s number seven and only two people say it that puts you in the butt hole category,’ Harvey added.

But Bliefnick’s guess was good, because marital regret was the second most common answer to the question. Out of 100 people who were asked the question, it seems that 20 gave the answer.

Officers arrived at Timothy’s home on Monday morning, two weeks after searching the same property on Hampshire Street.

He appeared in the Adams County Courthouse on Tuesday charged with murdering his wife and home invasion but did not enter a plea. He is scheduled to remain in custody until his next court appearance.

The house is only a mile away from Rebecca’s home on Kentucky Road, where she lived with their three sons before she was shot to death. Prosecutors called her death an ‘act of domestic violence’.

Rebecca, a nurse, previously filed a restraining order against Tim and his father before her husband’s restraining order struck her.

Prosecutors say the crime was not a random act.

Assistant State’s Attorney Josh Jones said: ‘This was an act of domestic violence. Every victim must be seen, heard and believed.

‘While our thoughts and prayers are with the family of Rebecca Bliefnick and her children, our focus and efforts remain on bringing her killer to justice.’

He reportedly attended her wake but skipped her funeral service because she didn’t want to be a distraction.

But her lawyer insists Rebecca’s estranged husband is innocent, telling Fox News Digital he is preparing a series of court filings to ‘protect her interests and preserve her rights’ of the constitution’.

Casey Schnack added: ‘I requested but did not receive copies of the charging document and arrest warrant. We will review his case and make decisions as more information comes in.

‘Finding an OP in a divorce is not an uncommon game in Adams County. The state attorney’s office requires an account. Domestic violence appears to be that narrative.’

She also confirmed that Bliefnick has never been arrested before and their children have never been removed from the home for domestic violence.

A GoFundMe set up by Rebecca’s brother has raised more than $70,000 of a $100,000 goal that will fund her funeral and care for her three children.

His sister Sarah wrote: ‘Despite the circumstances of his death, he will be remembered for the life he loved—a life of compassion, generosity, faith, and fierce love for his family.

‘He leaves behind three young children and a whole community who loved him more than anything.

‘Becky always envisioned herself working in the medical profession, so it was no surprise that she chose a career in nursing – her true calling – where she was able to provide care and comfort to people every day. ‘

Bliefnick appeared on Family Feud with his mother, brother and father in 2021, but not his estranged wife.

Business developer Bliefnick was ‘very cooperative’ with officers when they raided his property on March 1, and handed over his keys to the house, which he was renting, and his car.

Bliefnick was stopped by officers outside the property, and taken to a relative’s home after a conversation with officers, according to the Muddy River News.

A spokesperson for Rebecca’s family said of the arrest: ‘While we remain saddened, we are grateful to the Quincy Police Department and all those who worked tirelessly to serve justice for Becky.

‘While the arrest provides a step towards closure, this journey is far from over and the investigation is ongoing. We appreciate your continued respect for our privacy as we navigate this next painful chapter.

‘Our highest priority remains protecting and loving Becky’s children who were the light of her life. As we continue to mourn, we will love and care for them in the ways we know he would have wanted.

‘We appreciate any support on our GoFundMe which was created to support her sons’ future, to cover the family’s expenses related to Becky’s death and to establish a scholarship fund in Becky’s name.

‘The support for our family means a lot and really speaks volumes about the impact Becky has had on the world.’

Rebecca and Tim were understood to have married in 2009, but at the time of her death were going through divorce proceedings although nothing was finalized.

The couple had three sons, but were living separately at the time of her death, with court records showing their divorce was filed in February 2021.

Concerned family members raised the alarm after Rebecca, a nurse, failed to pick up her three sons from school.

Officers responded to his home at 3:32 p.m. and have remained on site since, removing evidence from the property.

Police Chief Adam Yates said such a violent crime was ‘unusual’ in the small town, which has only 40,000 residents.

In a statement he said: ‘On February 23, Rebecca Bliefnick, a 41-year-old mother of three, was found shot to death in her home in the 2500 Block of Kentucky Road. Since that day, the detectives of the Quincy Police Department have been working, non-stop, collecting information, collecting evidence, and piecing together the events that led to the death of Ms. Bliefnick.

‘I want to remind everyone that in our criminal justice system, individuals are presumed innocent until proven guilty. A lot of work has been done to reach this point in the investigation.

‘There is still a lot of work to be done and the investigation is ongoing, but today’s development is an important step forward in the search for justice for Rebecca. I am very proud of the men and women of the Quincy Police Department.

Additionally, it is important to recognize that the public’s assistance and cooperation is key to moving this investigation forward. This brutal crime has made the Quincy community difficult and our residents live in fear.

‘I hope today’s announcement can start to calm some of those concerns. That said, this is a good reminder not to get complacent.

Make sure you lock your doors, turn on outside lights, be aware of your surroundings and report suspicious activity to the police.

‘These are the things we should always do. We need to look out for each other and work together to make Quincy as safe as possible.

‘In the family of Ms. Bliefnick, nothing we do as a police department will bring Rebecca back to you and her three sons.

‘All we can do is use our tools, talents and every available resource to bring you justice. Our thoughts and prayers remain with you.’