First and foremost, Mrs. Huffington and Charles, the former pool cleaner, had a turbulent past.

When Mr. Huffington learned of their covert relationship four years earlier, Charles was fired
from his position and ended up on the streets. A love note discovered in Mrs. Huffington's
mailbox testifies to Charles's steadfast love for her despite her attempts to cut all connections.
Charles was possessive in this letter, saying, "Do not let [Mr. Huffington] come back. Only I can
be the one to love you." This strong emotional bond raises the possibility of an obsession and
jealousy-driven motivation.

Furthermore, suspicion is aroused by Charles's pre-murder actions. Three days before her
passing, he attempted to see Mrs. Huffington in violation of a restraining order, demonstrating
contempt for the law and an enduring desire to be close to her. Furthermore, having a key to
Mrs. Huffington's house suggests that he has easy access to the crime scene, which opens the
door to possible foul play. Even if Mr. Huffington's disgusting comments and the DNA found at
the crime scene show that he was still bitter about his ex-wife, his alibi and lack of overt threats
make it less likely that he was the culprit. Similarly, while troubling, Mrs. Stetson's hostility
toward the Huffingtons and unpredictable behavior seem unrelated to the crime.