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Amber Hilberling: The Shocking Murder Case in Oklahoma

Amber and Josh Hilberling were a young couple from Tulsa, Oklahoma. They gained national attention in 2011 following a tragic incident. Amber Hilberling was accused of pushing her husband Josh Hilberling out of their 25th-floor apartment window during an argument. Josh fell to his death, and Amber was arrested and charged with second-degree murder.

The case garnered significant media coverage, with many speculating about the events leading up to Josh’s death. During the trial, Amber claimed that the incident was an accident and that she was acting in self-defense. However, prosecutors argued that she had intentionally pushed her husband.

In 2013, Amber Hilberling was convicted of second-degree murder and received a 25-year prison sentence. This case undeniably spotlighted the pressing issues of domestic violence and the intricate dynamics of intimate partner relationships.

Tragically, Amber Hilberling took her own life in prison in October 2016, leaving behind a young son. The case of Amber and Josh Hilberling remains a heartbreaking chapter in the criminal justice system. It is also a controversial topic in the discussion of domestic violence awareness.

Undated photograph of Joshua Hilberling
Undated photograph of Joshua Hilberling
Crime Scene Private – View From Public Area difficult
Image Taken From: 1722 S Carson Ave, Tulsa, OK 74119, USA
Latitude: 36.1372523 Longitude: -95.99137329999999

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Access to this building is restricted. To reach the spot where Joshua hit the ground, take the elevator inside the building to the 7th floor. Remember to prop the door open, else you’ll be locked out. Then, walk up to the 8th floor. You need to go all the way to the end of the 8th level. He landed between spots 851 and 852. There is nothing to really see from the 25th floor due to apartments blocking any view of outside. 


Grave / Memorial Public Easy walk
Image Taken From: 9101 S Harvard Ave, Tulsa, OK 74137, USA
Latitude: 36.0294426 Longitude: -95.9344548

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Joshua Hilberling is honored at Hillside Cemetery in Sedgwick, Kansas. Although we haven’t had the chance to visit and photograph his grave yet, you can confidently learn more about him by checking out his Find a Grave page.

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