Fraud convictions From 2017 to 2019, Cochran operated a $2.5 million
Ponzi scheme, defrauding investors under the guise of a government contracting business. She persuaded at least 11 individuals to invest in her companies, Technology Management Solutions and Tactical Solutions Group, by falsely claiming she had lucrative government contracts. Instead of investing the funds, Cochran used the money for personal expenses, including purchasing real estate, jewelry, and a 1965
Shelby Cobra.
Murder conviction Cochran was later convicted of
first-degree murder in state court for poisoning her husband, Michael Brandon Cochran, with
insulin. Prosecutors argued that Michael had grown suspicious of their business dealings and planned to investigate further. On February 5, 2019, Cochran canceled Michael’s flight to Virginia, where he intended to investigate their business dealings, and injected him with insulin. Despite his deteriorating condition, Cochran refused to take him to the hospital, telling friends he would “sleep it off.” Michael died on February 11, 2019. During the trial, forensic experts confirmed that Michael’s death was caused by nonprescribed insulin. Prosecutors argued that Cochran killed her husband to prevent him from uncovering her fraudulent activities. After announcing in November 2023 that he would not run for re-election at the end of 2024, Judge
H.L. Kirkpatrick, stated that he would preside over the Natalie Cochran trial by special appointment. == Legislative impact ==