When people think of the Amish community, they think of faith, family, and peace — not murder.

This video explores the disturbing true crime case of Eli Weaver, an Amish husband who lived a double life under the online alias “Amish Stud.” While his wife Barbara Weaver raised their five children and tried to hold their marriage together, Eli secretly carried on multiple affairs using a hidden cellphone.

In 2009, Eli began conspiring with his mistress, Barbara Raber, a former Amish woman who worked as a taxi driver for the Amish community. Instead of leaving his marriage and facing shunning, Eli plotted a far darker solution.

Barbara Weaver was shot and killed in her own bed while Eli was away on a fishing trip. One of her children discovered her body.

This case shocked the Amish community due to how rare violent crime is within it. According to author Rebecca Morris, in more than 250 years of Amish history in America, only three murders by spouses had ever been recorded — making this case nearly unheard of.

Barbara Raber was convicted of aggravated murder and sentenced to 23 years to life in prison. Eli Weaver pled guilty to complicity to commit murder and received a sentence of 15 years to life.

📖 Sources & Further Reading:
A Killing in Amish Country: Sex, Betrayal, and a Cold-Blooded Murder by Rebecca Morris
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