Ep 3. A Family Tragedy
- TV14
- September 2, 2019
- 44 min
In Deadly Women season 13 episode 3, titled "A Family Tragedy," viewers are taken on a journey through several chilling cases of family murders. The episode begins with the tragic story of Cindy Reese, a seemingly loving wife and mother who embarked on a deadly mission to kill her own family. Cindy had a history of mental illness and was convinced that her husband and children were out to get her. In a horrifying act of violence, she ended up killing her entire family before attempting to take her own life.
Next, viewers are introduced to the case of Sabrina Limon, a woman who was accused of conspiring to murder her husband with her lover. Sabrina was a seemingly devoted wife and mother of two who had been married for several years. However, her affair with a man named Jonathan Hearn would ultimately lead to her downfall. Together, Sabrina and Jonathan concocted a plan to kill Sabrina's husband, Robert Limon, so that they could be together. The case would ultimately shed light on the dark secrets of the Limon family and how a seemingly picture-perfect life could be hiding a deadly truth.
The episode also explores the story of Julie Schenecker, a mother of two who committed a double homicide in her home in Florida. Julie had a history of mental illness and was struggling to cope with the stresses of being a military wife. Her husband was frequently away on deployment, leaving Julie to manage the household and care for their two children. Sadly, Julie's mental illness would lead her down a path of darkness, causing her to kill both of her children.
Lastly, the episode delves into the case of Debra Milke, a mother who was accused of conspiring with two men to murder her own son. Debra had a troubled relationship with her son, who had been diagnosed with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD). She was accused of devising a plan to have her son killed in order to collect his life insurance policy. The case would ultimately become a media spectacle, with many questioning whether or not Debra was actually guilty of the crime.
Through these chilling stories of family murders, viewers are given a glimpse into the darkness that can lurk within even the closest of relationships. The episode explores the motivations that can drive individuals to commit such heinous acts and the devastating consequences that can result from them. With expert analysis and in-depth interviews, this episode of Deadly Women is a powerful and haunting exploration of the seemingly inexplicable tragedies that can occur within families.