Ep 1. Fatal Love
- TV14
- August 22, 2019
- 44 min
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In the thirteenth season of the true crime series Deadly Women, the first episode titled Fatal Love delves into the disturbing cases of women who kill for love.
Firstly, viewers are introduced to Theresa Knorr, a woman who had a twisted obsession with control. She terrorized her six children, ultimately leading to the death of two of them. With her own daughters as victims, Knorr's deadly love and manipulation knew no bounds. In this episode, viewers will learn about the gruesome details of Knorr's crimes and how they were finally exposed.
Next, the episode takes a look at Diane Delano, who appeared to be a loving wife and mother. However, the reality was far darker. Delano was actually living a double life with numerous lovers and was determined to keep her secret hidden. When one of her lovers became too clingy and started threatening to reveal their affair, Delano took drastic measures, leading to a deadly outcome. Through interviews and detailed reenactments, viewers will see how the web of lies began to unravel and ultimately led to her capture.
The episode also investigates the case of Gigi Jordan, a wealthy socialite who was mourning the death of her son. In a desperate attempt to keep him with her, she poisoned him with drugs in a hotel room. Jordan's mental state and erratic behavior are explored through interviews with her friends, family, and psychiatrists who treated her. The case raises difficult questions about mental health and the lengths a mother will go to protect her child.
Finally, the episode takes a look at Stella Nickell who was driven by greed. Nickell was determined to get her hands on her husband's life insurance policy, so she began to poison him with cyanide. However, her plan spiraled out of control and a second victim was claimed. The investigation into Nickell's crimes offered unique insights into the mind of a woman who killed purely for personal gain.
Throughout the episode, Deadly Women provides an in-depth analysis of the female killers and examines the motives that drove them to commit such heinous acts. Interwoven with expert interviews, gripping footage and dramatic reenactments, Fatal Love is a captivating and chilling look into the darker aspects of love and what it can drive people to do.