Ep 17. Lover's Revenge
- TV14
- January 6, 2012
- 43 min
In Deadly Women season 5 episode 17, titled "Lover's Revenge," viewers are taken on a journey through three distinct but equally chilling cases of women seeking revenge for betrayal in love.
First, we meet Denise Miller, a seemingly sweet and loving wife who is ultimately driven to commit a heinous crime after discovering her husband's infidelity. Her carefully planned and executed revenge plot shocks even seasoned detectives.
Next, the episode delves into the case of Angela Simpson, a woman who becomes increasingly possessive and jealous of her husband over time. As their relationship deteriorates, Angela takes matters into her own hands with deadly consequences.
Finally, viewers are introduced to Rachel Wade, a teenage girl whose obsession with her boyfriend ultimately leads her to fatally stab his ex-girlfriend. Through interviews with those close to the case, the episode explores the fraught dynamics of teenage romantic relationships and their potentially tragic outcomes.
Throughout "Lover's Revenge," expert analysis and commentary are provided by criminal psychologists, detectives, and other professionals in the field of criminology. By providing in-depth insight into the psyches and motivations of these deadly women, the episode sheds light on the complex realities of intimate partner violence and the devastating consequences it can have for everyone involved.