Broomfield Man Sentenced to Life for Wife’s Murder

Daniel Krug, 44, was convicted of first-degree murder, two counts of stalking, and criminal impersonation after ambushing and killing his wife, Kristil Krug, at their Broomfield, Colorado home in December 2023. In the lead-up, Krug impersonated a fictitious stalker—posing as Kristil’s ex-boyfriend—to terrorize her, sending threatening messages traced to his devices and workplace. Prosecutors described how Krug sought to control Kristil amid their deteriorating marriage, ultimately planning her murder as police investigated the stalking. On the day of the killing, he disabled home security cameras, struck Kristil in the head, and fatally stabbed her, while attempting to cover up evidence. The defense pointed to a lack of physical evidence and alleged investigative failures, but digital forensic evidence led to his conviction. Krug was sentenced to life in prison without parole, plus additional consecutive sentences for stalking and impersonation.