Jacquelin Cupolo, a 56-year-old woman from West Palm Beach, FL, tragically passed away on April 12, 2022. Jacquelin, who was born on August 23, 1965, was found dead alongside her fiancé, Dr. Andrew Sturm, at a residence in Palm Beach Gardens. The circumstances surrounding her death were both shocking and tragic, as it was later revealed that she was a victim of a double homicide.
The investigation into Jacquelin Cupolo's death led to the arrest of her daughter, Alexandra Cupolo, who was
charged with two counts of premeditated first-degree murder. Alexandra, who was 27 years old at the time, confessed to the killings, claiming that she acted in self-defense and that the occult had influenced her actions. The police discovered a note in the house that mentioned self-defense and the occult, along with Alexandra's last will and testament and instructions for the care of her dogs.
During the investigation, officers found Jacquelin Cupolo and Dr. Andrew Sturm dead from gunshot wounds. Alexandra was found unresponsive in a bedroom but later regained consciousness and admitted to the shootings. She stated that she shot her mother because she was angry with her and shot Sturm because he was standing next to her mother. Alexandra was taken to Palm Beach Gardens Medical Center for evaluation and was later deemed unfit to stand trial due to her mental state. She was transferred to a treatment facility under the Department of Children and Families for competency restoration.
The case highlighted the tragic intersection of mental health issues and violent crime, with Alexandra's claims of occult influence adding a disturbing layer to the narrative. The legal proceedings were ongoing, with regular evaluations to determine Alexandra's competency to stand trial. The deaths of Jacquelin Cupolo and Dr. Andrew Sturm left a profound impact on their community, with friends and family mourning the loss of two lives taken too soon.
