Where is Eli Weaver Now from Amish Stud: The Eli Weaver Story on Lifetime

In the second half of 2023, Lifetime was back with a whole new lineup of original movies from the “ripped from the headlines” movie event. One was called Amish Stud: The Eli Weaver Story. It was based off a true story about Eli Weaver, a married father of five in the Amish community. However, he was harboring big secrets and lots of infidelity. After watching the true Lifetime story, viewers would be wondering – where is he now? Is he in jail? We will answer your questions now.

Who is Eli Weaver?

Eli Weaver lived with his wife Barbara Weaver in Apple Creek, Ohio.  They had been married for 10 years and had 5 children together.  Barbara and Eli were part of the conservative Christian Amish community.  

The couple had a troubled marriage.  Eli’s wife was a bit aware of Eli’s affairs and battled with his infidelity.   He would often meet his girls online in chat rooms.  He went by the name of “Amish Stud.”

One of his affairs was with the taxi driver for the Amish.  Her name is Barb Raber.  Both Eli and Barb conspired to kill his wife Barbara so they could “be together” as Eli promised Barb.  

After Barbara Weaver was found shot to death in June of 2009, it wasn’t long before they found who her killers were.  Eli Weaver and Barb Raber were arrested and convicted for murder.  Raber got 23 years to life.

How Did Barbara Weaver Feel?

Eli’s wife Barbara Weaver had quite a difficult life.

She couldn’t believe the person he turned into.  This was not the man she first married.  In a letter shared online that she wrote to a counselor, Barbara Weaver expressed her innermost thoughts.  She wrote

Barbara Weaver is remembered by her friends as “a very friendly, sociable person, and a gentle soul.”

What Was Eli Weaver’s Relationship Like with Barbara Raber?

Investigators learned what Eli was up to in the weeks prior to his wife’s murder.  He was actually asking his girlfriends to kill his wife.  However, most of them thought he was just kidding with them.  That was, until he was able to convince Barbara Raber to do it.

Using his charm, Eli Weaver was able to manipulate Raber as she performed over 800 searches online looking for ways to kill Barbara Weaver.  She was so head over heels for Eli that she dismissed the fact that she herself had a husband and three children.

Where is Eli Weaver Now?

Eli Weaver is currently serving his 15 year sentence in prison.  He is in an all-male facility.  

Documents show he has had a variety of jobs during his prison sentence including program aide, reception worker, trash crew worker and more.  

Apparently Eli has written to his parents, but they haven’t responded.  They don’t want anything to do with their son after his wife’s murder.  However, his children do come to visit their father in jail.

Watch the A&E Special on the Eli Weaver Case

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