Danielle Redlick: Trial begins for Florida woman accused of stabbing husband to death

WINTER PARK, Fla. - Opening statements began Thursday in the murder trial of Danielle Redlick, the woman accused of killing her stepfather-turned-husband with a knife in their Winter Park home back in 2019.

Redlicks' attorneys are expected to argue self-defense to the six-member jury.

Prosecutors argued Redlick was unhappy with her marriage and wanted out. They said she checked her dating app and searched "how to slit wrists" on Google in the 11 hours before she called 911. She is also accused of trying to clean up the murder scene.

The defense is arguing that Redlick's stabbed her husband in self-defense. They said Michael Redlick attacked her when he found out she was messaging another man.

"Yes, Danielle Redlick did stab Michael Redlick. Her reaction afterward, she runs to the master bathroom, in fear of Michael Redlick."

As the trial continues, we expect to hear from the Redlick children, the Orange County Medical Examiner, and others.

The trial continues on Friday at 9 a.m.

FOX 35's Randi Hildreth is inside the courtroom, tweeting live updates on the first day of the murder trial. See below:

Authorities say Redlick used a kitchen knife to stab and kill her husband, Michael Redlick, during a fight in January 2019. He was a well-known University of Central Florida faculty member and was also Danielle’s former stepfather.  The two were married for 14 years and had two children together. 

According to the police report, Redlick waited 11 hours before calling 911 saying Michael had a fatal heart attack. Then, she claimed he stabbed himself after they had a fight. An autopsy report appeared to contradict those claims. 

In audio recordings with police shortly after it happened, she claimed what started the fight.

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"I can tell you Thursday by husband was very belligerent and distraught. He found a text from another man to me."

Investigators say a search warrant revealed that Danielle Redlick was checking dating websites while her husband was dead in their home. 

Redlick is charged with second-degree murder.  She faces life in prison if convicted.