The Eli Weaver Story Left Us With More Questions About The Real Case

Never would you think an Amish community would have so much drama and mystery behind it, but never say never. When Barbara Weaver was shot to death in 2009, it threw out all expectations of what a typical murder case looks like. And what you may have known from the case will be questioned while watching the Lifetime film, "Amish Stud: The Eli Weaver Story."

Eli Weaver and Barb Raber's relationship in the film made us doubt what may have actually happened. It was evident in the movie that Raber, portrayed by Kirsten Vangsness, loved Eli and was willing to do anything for him, including killing his wife. But Eli didn't seem as in love with Raber, and it appeared he was using her to be with Tamara Jones. But, Jones may have been an embellishment to the story to make the movie more interesting. So, was Eli actually in love with Raber, or did he just use her to kill his wife? That's the question that clouded our mind as we neared the end of the film. 

One thing we know for sure is that Eli wanted his wife gone. His attorney, Andrew Hyde, shared, "If he had left, he would have been shunned. If his wife is dead, they pat him on the back." Clearly, Eli was willing to use Raber's love for him to his advantage as he convinced her to kill his wife, but did he actually love her? Based on the film, it doesn't seem like it.

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