Ep 3. Candyland

In A Crime to Remember season 2 episode 3 titled "Candyland," viewers are taken back to the year 1958, to a seemingly happy and peaceful suburban neighborhood in Texas, where a heinous crime is about to take place.

The episode opens with the introduction of a young and beautiful mother of three, Candy Mossler. She was a socialite who married a millionaire, Jacques Mossler, and lived a lavish life in an opulent mansion with her children and husband. Candy was seen as a perfect housewife, who had everything a person could ask for: wealth, beauty, status, and a loving family.

The scene quickly shifts, revealing that things were not always as they appeared. The audience is informed that Candy was having an affair with a man named Melvin Lane Powers, who was a decorator hired by her husband. Melvin was a handsome and charismatic man who was having an affair with Candy for over a year.

One night, on June 30th, a brutal crime took place in Candy and Jacques' bedroom. Jacques lay dead, bludgeoned to death with a claw hammer, while Candy was found lying on the floor next to him. She was alive, but severely beaten and badly injured. The shocking discovery of the murder of a prominent businessman shook the entire city of Houston, especially since it was considered a peaceful and safe city at the time.

The investigation into Jacques' murder quickly escalated, and all fingers pointed towards Candy, as she was found in a suspicious position next to her deceased husband. The detectives believed that Candy had orchestrated the murder with her lover, Melvin. However, there seemed to be little evidence to prove their case.

As the episode continues, viewers learn more about Melvin Lane Powers and his relationship with Candy. Melvin was a man who dreamed of luxury but was always broke. His family and friends described him as a charming and manipulative person who was willing to do almost anything to achieve his goals. The detectives soon found out that Melvin had a criminal record, which included charges for forgery and theft.

The investigation continued, and as the pieces of evidence slowly came together, the detectives discovered that there was more to the story. Candy and Melvin had a plan to kill Jacques and fake a robbery to cover their tracks. Melvin stole several of Jacques' bonds, which he planned to cash in later. The detectives were closing in on Candy and Melvin, but they continued to deny any involvement in the murder.

The episode ends with the sensational trial of Candy Mossler and Melvin Lane Powers. The trial was one of the most high-profile cases in Texas at the time. The prosecution relied heavily on circumstantial evidence and the testimony of acquaintances who claimed that Candy had talked about wanting to get rid of her husband. In the end, Candy was found not guilty, while Melvin was sentenced to death.

A Crime to Remember season 2 episode 3 titled “Candyland” is a gripping and suspenseful episode that takes viewers on a journey through the life of Candy Mossler, a seemingly perfect housewife with more secrets than anyone could imagine. It is a reminder that even the most picture-perfect lives can have dark secrets and hidden motives.