• News
  • Life
  • TV & Film
  • Beauty
  • Style
  • Home
  • News
    • Celebrity
    • Entertainment
    • Politics
    • Royal Family
  • Life
    • Animals
    • Food & Drink
    • Women's Health
    • Mental Health
    • Sex & Relationships
    • Travel
    • Real Life
  • TV & Film
    • True Crime
    • Documentaries
    • Netflix
    • BBC
    • ITV
    • Tyla Recommends
  • Beauty
    • Hair
    • Make-up
    • Skincare
  • Style
    • Home
    • Fashion
    • Shopping
  • Advertise
  • Terms
  • Privacy & Cookies
  • LADbible Group
  • LADbible
  • UNILAD
  • SPORTbible
  • GAMINGbible
  • UNILAD Tech
  • FOODbible
  • License Our Content
  • About Us & Contact
  • Jobs
  • Latest
  • Topics A-Z
  • Authors
Facebook
Instagram
X
Threads
TikTok
Submit Your Content
Groom whose bride was killed on their wedding day forced to fight mother-in-law over her estate

Home> Life> True Life

Published 10:34 6 Dec 2023 GMT

Groom whose bride was killed on their wedding day forced to fight mother-in-law over her estate

Samantha Miller was killed in April

Rhiannon Ingle

Rhiannon Ingle

The groom whose bride was killed on their wedding day has become embroiled in a legal battle with his mother-in-law.

Back in April of this year, bride Samantha Miller, 34, was killed at the scene in while groom, Aric Hutchinson, 36, was left critically injured after alleged drunk driver Jamie Komoroski, 25, hit the wedding party’s golf cart.

The newlyweds had tied the knot on Folly Beach in what was meant to be the happiest day of the lives but everything changed forever when they were hit by the vehicle alleged to be travelling at 65mph in a 25mph zone.

Charleston County Coroner confirmed that Miller died due to blunt force injuries while Hutchinson was treated for his injuries in hospital.

Advert

Komoroski currently stands accused of causing the death of Samantha and has been indicted on four felony counts.

Aric Hutchison and Samantha Miller at their wedding reception.
Annette Hutchinson/GoFundMe

Following his wife's death, Hutchinson assumed control of his wife’s estate, but this has since been disputed by his mother-in-law, Lisa Miller, who has filed a petition to remove him as the personal representative.

She even cited 'issues of potential fraud' and 'conflicts of interests'.

Advert

Explaining her legal decisions, she told the Post and Courier: "Aric and I agreed several times that Sam would want us to do everything together given we’re the two most important people in her life.

"I never wanted to challenge the validity of the marriage. I never wanted to dishonour Sam. But I feel like Aric is dishonouring my daughter in going against her wishes."

Aric Hutchinson and his mother-in-law, Lisa Miller, have fought over Samantha Miller's estate.
ABC News

The mother-in-law also claimed that Hutchinson's legal team had been preventing her from getting her share of the inheritance.

Advert

However, his lawyers have since refuted such claims, with attorney Patrick Wooten telling the outlet: "Aric has been more than generous with Lisa Miller — offering her half of the money — and she has repaid him by threatening to bring a frivolous challenge to the validity of his marriage to Sam.

READ MORE:

DRUNK DRIVER CHARGED AFTER BRIDE KILLED AND HUSBAND HOSPITALISED AFTER WEDDING RECEPTION

'14 PEOPLE DIE' AT WEDDING AFTER 'DRINKING HOMEMADE BOOTLEG' ALCOHOL

Advert

"One would hope that Ms. Miller would have too much respect for her own daughter to do that."

Wooten added: "Aric has made this settlement offer not because Lisa Miller had a valid legal claim — she does not — but rather because he is a generous person and, of course, would prefer to avoid painful, public litigation over the validity of his marriage to Sam."

If you have experienced a bereavement and would like to speak with someone in confidence, contact Cruse Bereavement Care via their national helpline on 0808 808 1677

Featured Image Credit: GoFundMe

Topics: Crime, Money, News, Wedding

Rhiannon Ingle
Rhiannon Ingle

Rhiannon Ingle is a Senior Journalist at Tyla, specialising in TV, film, travel, and culture. A graduate of the University of Manchester with a degree in English Literature, she honed her editorial skills as the Lifestyle Editor of The Mancunian, the UK’s largest student newspaper. With a keen eye for storytelling, Rhiannon brings fresh perspectives to her writing, blending critical insight with an engaging style. Her work captures the intersection of entertainment and real-world experiences.

Advert

Advert

Advert

Choose your content:

an hour ago
2 hours ago
4 hours ago
5 hours ago
  • an hour ago

    Pharmacist reveals warning sign in heels of foot that could be symptom of serious condition

    While this could just down to dry skin or the heat, it could also be an early warning sign of something more serious

    Life
  • 2 hours ago

    People seriously confused after realising what ’40% chance of rain’ actually means

    A meteorologist has tried to break it down for people but some are still baffled

    Life
  • 4 hours ago

    CEO refuses to hire anyone who fails sneaky 'coffee cup test' in job interview

    For one boss, it's all to do with your 'attitude' rather than what's on your CV

    Life
  • 5 hours ago

    ‘Disgusting’ act of ‘cookie jarring’ is not going down well with Gen Z

    Singles, beware! Dating experts are warning against a new worrying trend...

    Life
  • Heartbroken groom describes final moments with bride after she was killed on wedding night
  • Groom had ‘worst headache of his life’ that ended up being something way more sinister that ‘popped’ on his wedding day
  • Bride furious after hearing groom’s first words to her on their wedding day
  • Scientists have bad news for couples who decided to spend more than $20,000 on their wedding