Woman who penned 'How to Murder Your Husband' essay accused of fatally shooting husband

Nancy Crampton Brophy was arrested in September 2018, facing a murder charge in the death of Daniel Brophy, 63.

Nancy Crampton Brophy, left, accused of killing her husband Dan Brophy in June of 2018, is seen in court during her trial in Portland, Oregon. Picture: Dave Killen/AP/Shutterstock

A novelist who wrote an essay titled 'How to Murder Your Husband' has gone on trial in the US — accused of fatally shooting her husband.

Nancy Crampton Brophy was arrested in September 2018 and is facing a murder charge relating to the death of Daniel Brophy, 63.