17.11.2025 20:28
Adult film star Devyn Michaels has been convicted of murdering her ex-husband by decapitating him. The most surprising aspect of the incident was that Michaels was secretly married to her ex-husband's adult son at the time of the murder. Jealousy was reported to be behind the crime. Willette had recently gained sole custody of their children.
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In a horrific incident in Las Vegas, United States, adult film star Devyn Michaels was convicted of murdering her ex-husband by decapitating him. The most shocking aspect of the case was that Michaels was secretly married to her ex-husband's adult son at the time of the murder.
Michaels's victim was her 46-year-old ex-husband and realtor, Johnathan Willette. On August 6, 2023, Willette's decapitated body, wrapped in blankets and filled with chemicals, was found in his home in Henderson. Horrifyingly, Willette's head has still not been found. His mother discovered the body, finding her son wrapped in blankets soaked in blood.
Prosecutors indicated that jealousy was behind the murder. Willette had recently gained sole custody of their children. At the time of the murder, Willette was planning to return to live with Michaels and her son. During the trial, prosecutor John Giordani told the jury, "Brace yourselves, because this case is quite shocking," and showed photos from the crime scene.
According to police interviews, Michaels stated that she struck Willette with "a candlestick-like object" while giving him a massage. "He didn't say anything, he wasn't moving anymore," she said. Authorities noted that Michaels later decapitated her ex-husband, placed his head in a laundry basket, took it home, and threw it in a trash bin in the neighborhood. It was even reported that when a garbage truck came by, Michaels said, "He's gone, bye-bye."
The incident also revealed a complex family triangle. Michaels married Willette in 2012, divorced him in 2018, and later had a "convenience marriage" with Willette's adult son, Deviere Willette, 29. Deviere stated in court that he had no role in his father's murder.
Prosecutor Brittni Griffith emphasized that Michaels's intent was to completely eliminate Willette: "The truth is, the pressure on Devyn Michaels was increasing, and the fantasy world she had created was about to collapse." The weapon or cutting tools used in the murder were never found. Michaels's lawyers argued that it was physically impossible for someone like Willette to be decapitated and stated that there were no witnesses to the murder.
The case also came to light due to Michaels's previous legal situation. Last year, she had pleaded guilty to second-degree murder and had reached a deal that would allow her to be paroled after 15 years. However, this summer, she claimed innocence in a criminal hearing, voiding the agreement, and the case went to court. She had previously told police that she only intended to "push Willette out of the way to make plans regarding the children."
In court, Michaels stated, "Right now, no one in my family believes I am innocent... But I can prove it, and I won't stop."
Michaels's sentence will be determined on January 8. She could receive a life sentence with or without the possibility of parole. Prosecutors announced that they would not seek the death penalty.
This case has garnered significant attention nationwide due to the brutality of the murder and the unusual family relationships involved. The incident once again highlighted how dangerous jealousy and obsession can be in familial relationships.
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