Meet Kelly Cochran: Convicted Serial Killer Who May Have Served Boyfriend As BBQ

By: Mike McPadden

Kelly Cochran [Lake County Sheriff’s Office]

Kelly Cochran [Lake County Sheriff’s Office]

CROWN POINT, IN — On Wednesday, Kelly Cochran, 35, was convicted and sentenced to 65 years in prison after pleading guilty to the 2016 slaying of her husband, Jason Cochran, 37. Kelly admitted to intentionally injecting Jason with a fatal overdose of heroin and then smothering him to death with a pillow. Alas, it wasn’t her first murder.

The conviction came as Kelly is already serving life in prison for the 2014 murder of Chris Regan, 51, an Iron River, Michigan, man with whom she’d been having an affair — and who, friends and family allege, Kelly chopped up and served to them as meat at a barbecue.

In her original murder case, prosecutors say Kelly lured Chris Regan to her home, where Jason shot him. The couple reportedly then dismembered Regan together and hid his remains in a wooded area — or at least some of his remains.

According to Dead North, a documentary airing on Investigation Discovery, Kelly Cochran is further suspected of literally making a meal out of Chris Regan’s corpse and feeding it to guests at a cookout.

Dead North also chronicles former Iron River Police Chief Laura Frizzo’s ongoing investigation into the violence, disappearances, and other mysteries that have somehow cropped up wherever Kelly Cochran has gone through the years.

In addition to the two killings for which she’s serving time, Kelly’s brother Colton Gaboyan has told authorities he believes his sister has slaughtered at least nine victims, and that she’s left corpses hidden in Michigan, Indiana, Tennessee, and Minnesota.

If those allegations prove true, that tally would make Kelly Cochran one of the most prolific female serial killers in the annals of modern American crime.

Due to the specifics of Kelly’s plea, the State of Indiana can never charge her for these additional murders. Kelly is free to talk about them without fear of any new legal penalties — if she chooses.

For her part, Kelly Cochran has not commented on the cannibalism allegations … yet.

According to court documents, Kelly said she and Jason executed Regan as part of a “pact” they’d made to “kill off anyone involved in their extramarital affairs.”

Kelly Cochran, 2016 mug shot [Graves County Police Dept]

Kelly Cochran, 2016 mug shot [Graves County Police Dept]

As to why Kelly murdered Jason two years after killing Regan, she reportedly still missed her possibly barbecued boyfriend and blamed her husband for taking away “the only good thing” in her life.

As even more devious details come to light, Dead North delves deep into the twisted saga of Kelly Cochran and Laura Frizzo’s tireless quest for justice. Commenting on the documentary, Frizzo said:

“I’m so grateful that justice was served for Chris Regan, but I firmly believe that there are other victims out there. With new leads regarding their whereabouts, I’m hoping this series will shed light on the case and allow me to finish the investigation I started.”

The two-night special, Dead North, premieres May 28 and 29 at 9/8c on Investigation Discovery. But on Saturday, May 18, catch an early premiere of the first episode exclusively on ID GO!

Recommended For You:

Next Up

'Golden State Killer' Joseph James DeAngelo Pleads Guilty To 13 Murders

“I destroyed all their lives. So now I’ve got to pay the price,” he reportedly has said.

Jeffrey Dahmer's Murderer Explains Why He Killed The 'Milwaukee Cannibal'

Christopher Scarver, who is serving time for killing his boss during a robbery, insists that Jeffrey Dahmer did not feel any remorse for his crimes.

6 Things To Know About Aileen Wuornos

Wuornos, a former sex worker, claimed that her victims had either raped or attempted to rape her, and her serial killings were committed in self-defense.

Why Are So Many Serial Killers Born In November? Bundy, Manson & More

Welcome to November, the month when, according to some studies, serial killers and mass murderers are most likely to be born.

5 Facts You May Not Know About Infamous Serial Killer Ted Bundy

From his chilling childhood to his explosive execution, go inside the twisted world of the notorious serial killer.

Infamous Canadian Couple Known As 'The Ken & Barbie Killers' Videotaped Their Crimes

Canadians Paul Bernardo and Karla Homolka were arrested for slaying schoolgirls in the early ‘90s, including her teenage sister.

5 Recent Developments Involving Serial Killer Clown John Wayne Gacy

The case of the monster who murdered dozens of boys and young men continues to evolve today.

Prolific Serial Killer Nurse Charles Cullen May Have Killed As Many As 400 Patients

The murderer’s 16-year medical career in New Jersey and Pennsylvania ended after he was arrested in 2003.

How Elusive Serial Killer Ted Kaczynski Was Unmasked As The Unabomber

The self-professed anarchist was captured in 1996 hiding out in a primitive Montana cabin.