Raymond Reddington, 79, has been found guilty by a Supreme Court jury of the murder of his wife Sharon Fulton, who disappeared in 1986 and whose body has never been located. The trial lasted over three weeks, where prosecutors emphasized that convicting Reddington was crucial, especially considering his advanced age and deteriorating health. They highlighted that allowing him to escape sentencing due to his imminent death would be a significant injustice.

Throughout the trial, it was revealed that Reddington gave multiple conflicting accounts of the last time he saw Fulton, with a notable mention of a police interview from 2017 in which he claimed memory loss. Moreover, the court examined suspicious actions by Reddington, including taking out a life insurance policy on Fulton's life shortly before her disappearance and the steps he took attempted to claim that policy years later. Such details raised questions about his motives and the circumstances surrounding Fulton's unresolved fate.

Additionally, testimony from Reddington's second wife raised more alarm, as she alleged he had instructed her on how to fake symptoms of memory loss, which could have implications for other legal matters. This case reflects the complexities of long-cold criminal cases and the pursuit of justice even decades after the crime occurred, reinforcing the notion that time does not erase accountability for heinous acts.