Joshua Hilberling, U.S. Air Force Veteran
Air Force veteran Joshua Hilberling, 23, fell to his death from a 25th story window during an argument with his wife Amber on June 7, 2011 in Tulsa, Oklahoma. Amber was arrested and charged with murder after admitting to family on police video that she pushed and killed Josh. A couple week’s earlier, Joshua had filed for a protection from abuse order after a domestic violence incident and as evidenced by his packed bags, it appeared that he was leaving the couple’s shared residence the day that he died. Amber was charged with first degree murder but found guilty of second degree murder; she was sentenced to twenty-five years in prison. Dateline NBC covered the case and the public learned that Amber’s family believe she was wrongly convicted. As a result, Amber’s defense attorney filed an appeal but it was denied. On October 24, 2016, prison officials announced that Amber Hilberling died by suicide (hanging) in her cell. The estate of Amber Hilberling filed a wrongful death lawsuit against the Oklahoma Department of Corrections claiming they didn’t do enough to prevent the suicide, however in 2019 that lawsuit was dropped. In an interview with Corey Taylor, Amber’s mother said her daughter was innocent, Josh and Amber were co-combative and this was a terrible accident, and she believes her daughter was murdered in prison.
Joshua and Amber Hilberling (Photo: Reality Tidbit)
In the News:
Amber Hilberling, the 19-year-old accused of pushing her husband out of a 25th story window, appeared in court Wednesday for a preliminary hearing. -KJRH -TV | Channel 2 (September 7, 2011)
Court documents show Hilberling tested positive for marijuana Dec. 22 and Dec. 28 after being released from jail weeks earlier. -KJRH -TV | Channel 2 (January 7, 2012)
A young pregnant newlywed is accused of pushing her husband out the window of their 25th floor condo, killing him. -HLN (August 22, 2012)
Amber Hilberling trial begins. -KJRH -TV | Channel 2 (March 13, 2013)
Hilberling trial continues. -KJRH -TV | Channel 2 (March 14, 2013)
Defense calls witnesses in Amber Hilberling trial, woman charged with husband’s high-rise fall. -KJRH -TV | Channel 2 (March 15, 2013)
Jury finds Amber Hilberling, charged in husband’s high-rise fall, guilty of second-degree murder. -KJRH -TV | Channel 2 (March 18, 2013)
Hilberling court records released 5pm. -KJRH -TV | Channel 2 (April 12, 2013)
The judge in the Amber Hilberling murder trial has released dozens of pictures and video of Amber Hilberling in a police interview room. Amber Hilberling was found guilty of 2nd degree murder on March 18th. -KRMGTulsa (April 12, 2013)
(SEE VIDEO LINKS BELOW FOR PART 2, 3, 4, 5, & 6)
Amber Hilberling sentenced. -KJRH -TV | Channel 2 (April 23, 2013)
Hilberling jailhouse interview. KJRH -TV | Channel 2 (May 17, 2013)
Amber Hilberling’s Parents Update KJRH -TV | Channel 2 (January 7, 2014)
Amber Hilberling Appeal Denied. -KJRH -TV | Channel 2 (August 27, 2014)
The Oklahoma Department of Corrections is investigating after they found Amber Hilberling dead in her prison cell this morning. -KJRH -TV | Channel 2 (October 25, 2016)
The estate of Amber Hilberling is dropping its lawsuit against the Oklahoma Department of Corrections. -News On 6/KOTV (April 17, 2019)
Dr. Phil:
Parents of Amber Hilberling, who was recently found dead in her prison cell, recall what they claim was a struggle to get details about their daughter’s death. -Dr. Phil (November 14, 2016)
The mom of Amber Hilberling, who was recently found dead in her prison cell, describes her daughter’s demeanor in the days leading up to her death. -Dr. Phil (November 14, 2016)
Up Close with Corey Taylor:
This interview is with Rhonda Whitlock Amber Hilberling’s mother. In this video Rhonda exposes what she believe happened to her daughter even up to her death in prison. -Corey D Taylor (February 3, 2018)
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Oklahoma Corrections Department sued over inmate’s suicide
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Video Links:
Amber released from jail
19-year-old accused murderer in court
Amber Hilberling in court to face charges
19-year-old accused murderer in court
Amber Hilberling in court to face charges
Hilberling Back In Jail
A newlywed is dead after a fall from 25 floors up
Amber Hilderbring Trial Update
Hilberling trial to begin Monday
Amber Hilberling trial begins
Hilberling trial continues
Defense calls witnesses in Amber Hilberling trial, woman charged with husband’s high-rise fall
Hilberling trial continues
Hilberling court records released 5pm
Hilberling Interview Part 1
Hilberling Interview Part 2
Hilberling Interview Part 3
Hilberling Interview Part 4
Hilberling Interview Part 5
Hilberling Interview Part 6
Jury finds Amber Hilberling, charged in husband’s high-rise fall, guilty of second-degree murder
Amber Hilberling sentenced
Amber Hilberling sentenced
Amber Hilberling Update
Hilberling jailhouse interview
Amber Hilberling’s Parents Update
Amber Hilberling Appeal Denied
Amber Hilberling found dead in her prison cell
Woman convicted of pushing husband from Tulsa apartment building found dead in jail
Amber Hilberling pronounced dead in prison; was serving time for pushing husband out of high-rise
Woman convicted of pushing husband out of window found dead in prison
Amber Hilberling’s funeral takes place today
The Tragic Update of the Bride Whose Husband Plummeted Out A High-Rise Window
Parents Of 25-Year-Old Who Died In Prison: ‘We Found Out That She Hung Herself On The News’
Amber Hilberling’s Mom Describes Her Daughter’s Behavior Before Suicide
Video of Oklahoma woman convicted in husband’s high rise fall death released (2013-04-12)
Up Close with Corey Taylor: Amber Hilberling Story
Amber Hilberling Interrogation
Amber Hilberling Estate Drops Lawsuit Against Oklahoma Prisons
Dateline (NBC):
Amber Hilberling, Convicted of Pushing Husband Out High Rise Window, Found Dead in Prison
Dateline: Shattered
Dateline: Shattered (Part 1, Today Show)
Dateline: Shattered (Part 1)
Dateline: Shattered (Part 2)
Dateline: Shattered (Part 3)
Dateline: Shattered (Part 4)
MILITARY JUSTICE FOR ALL 
This man was no military hero. It is a discredit to even call him a veteran. He was dishonorably discharged for manufacturing and distributing drugs after only 9 months of service. Amber and Josh had a very volatile relationship. He laid hands on her and she on him. It was not a one way street. He had put his hands on her the same day that he died. No, he didn’t deserve to die but it was not an intentional act. Her ‘suicide’ is questionable as well. She had just agreed to an interview with a news station so why then would she kill herself? RIP Josh and Amber.