Debora Green

Debora Green

Debora Green mugshot

Debora Green (born February 28, 1951) is an American former physician who was convicted of arson and the murder of two of her children in 1995. Her case drew significant media attention due to the nature of the crimes and her background as a medical professional.

Early Life and Education

Debora Jones was born in Havana, Illinois. She was a bright student and excelled academically, eventually attending the University of Illinois where she earned her undergraduate degree. She went on to attend the University of Kansas School of Medicine, where she completed her medical degree. Green specialized in internal medicine and began her career as a physician.

Personal Life

Debora married Michael Farrar, a fellow physician, in 1979. The couple had three children: Timothy, Kate, and Kelly. They settled in Prairie Village, Kansas, where they both worked in the medical field. However, their marriage was troubled, and by the early 1990s, the couple was experiencing significant marital discord.

Criminal Activities

In the early 1990s, Debora Green's life began to unravel. She was accused of poisoning her husband, Michael Farrar, with ricin, a highly toxic compound derived from the castor bean plant.

Castor bean plant

Arson and Murder

On October 24, 1995, a fire broke out at the Green family home in Prairie Village. The fire resulted in the deaths of two of her children, Timothy and Kelly. Debora Green was later charged with arson and the murder of her children. During the investigation, it was revealed that she had a history of mental health issues and had been experiencing severe depression.

Trial and Conviction

Debora Green's trial was highly publicized. She was ultimately convicted of two counts of murder and one count of arson. She was sentenced to life in prison without the possibility of parole. Her case remains a subject of interest due to the involvement of a medical professional in such serious crimes.

Aftermath

Following her conviction, Debora Green was incarcerated at the Topeka Correctional Facility in Kansas. Her case has been the subject of various true crime documentaries and books, highlighting the tragic events and the psychological aspects of her actions.

Related Pages

• Arson
• Ricin
• University of Kansas School of Medicine