Ep 16. She's Toxic

In this episode of Deadly Women, titled "She's Toxic," viewers are taken on a journey through three different cases of women who use toxic substances to harm or kill their victims. The first story focuses on Deborah Leeds, a woman who went through multiple relationships and was eventually convicted of killing her husband by poisoning him with antifreeze. Her method of murder was unique, and her motives were even more disturbing.

The second story is about Nancy Kissel, an American expatriate who was living in Hong Kong with her wealthy husband. After a rocky marriage, Nancy killed her husband with a lethal combination of sedatives and a blunt object. Her motive was believed to be greed, as she wanted to collect on her husband's fortune.

In the final story, viewers are introduced to Diane Staudte, a Missouri woman who was convicted of killing her husband and son with antifreeze. Her motives were believed to be financial gain, as both her husband and son were beneficiaries of life insurance policies. She even went as far as to try and kill her daughter, who luckily survived the poisoning.

Throughout the episode, experts provide insights into the motivations and behavior of each woman, as well as the science behind toxic substances and how they can be used for murder. The show also highlights the investigative techniques used to solve each case and bring the women to justice.

Overall, "She's Toxic" is a chilling look at the lengths some women will go to in order to kill their victims. It's a reminder that danger can lurk even within seemingly normal relationships, and of the importance of being aware of the signs of toxic behavior.