Anesthesiologist Joel Pellot Convicted for Wife's Murder

Maria Muñoz's death caused by mix of drugs including propofol; Journals reveal unhappy marriage, no suicidal intent

Joel Pellot, an anesthesiologist, was convicted for the murder of his wife Maria Muñoz and tampering with evidence.
Maria Muñoz's death was caused by a mix of various drugs including morphine and propofol, which is strictly used in operating rooms.
Pellot is currently serving a life sentence at the Texas Department of Criminal Justice.
Maria Muñoz's journals, which did not indicate suicidal thoughts, were key evidence in the trial, suggesting an unhappy marriage and no intention of suicide.
Pellot was reportedly having an affair with Janet Arrendondo and was planning to end his marriage with Maria.