Ep 6. Kill the Competition

In episode 6 of Deadly Women season 13, titled "Kill the Competition," viewers are taken on a journey exploring the dark and sinister side of female rivalry as women take deadly measures to eliminate any competition. From bitter exes seeking revenge to sisters who have had enough of each other, this episode showcases how jealousy can lead to deadly consequences.

The first story focuses on a former homecoming queen named Kelly Renee Gissendaner, who becomes envious of her estranged husband’s new girlfriend. Kelly hatches a plan to have her lover murder her husband, Douglas Gissendaner, in the hopes of rekindling their romance. But when she is caught and convicted of her husband’s murder, Kelly maintains that she was the real victim, blaming her actions on years of abuse.

The second story is about two sisters, Linda and Charlene Taulbee, whose sibling rivalry turns deadly. When Linda starts dating Charlene’s ex-boyfriend, it sets off a chain of events that culminates in Charlene brutally stabbing her sister to death with a pair of scissors. Charlene’s defense? A temporary insanity plea, claiming that her actions were a result of years of emotional abuse from her sister.

The final story explores the case of Inés García, a competitive beauty queen from Colombia. After being crowned Miss Petite, Inés’ obsession with beauty and success leads her to do the unthinkable. In 2015, she is arrested for hiring a hitman to kill her rival, 22-year-old Natalia Meléndez. Inés claims that she was framed, but evidence against her proves otherwise.

Throughout the episode, viewers are presented with chilling reenactments and expert analysis from law enforcement officers, criminal psychologists, and forensic experts. Each story is told from the perspective of those who knew the victims and the perpetrators, providing a well-rounded understanding of the events that led to these heinous crimes.

Overall, "Kill the Competition" is a harrowing look at how jealousy, greed, and a desire for power can lead individuals to take drastic, deadly measures. It serves as a reminder that the power of the human mind is both captivating and dangerous. Viewers will be left wondering just how far they would go to win at any cost.