Ep 10. Too Close For Comfort

In season 6, episode 10 of Deadly Women, titled "Too Close For Comfort", viewers are introduced to a group of women who commit heinous crimes against those closest to them. The episode examines how relationships can influence motive and how often the people close to us can pose the greatest threat.

The episode opens with the case of a woman named Heather, who was described by her ex-husband as seemingly "loving" when they first met. However, their relationship quickly turned toxic, and Heather soon began harassing and threatening her ex-husband and their children. The situation escalated when Heather attempted to hire a hitman to kill her ex-husband. Viewers are left to wonder what lead Heather to such an extreme decision and whether she will ultimately be convicted for her crime.

Moving onto the next case, viewers are shown the story of a mother and daughter duo, named Vicky and Crystal. Their relationship was complicated, but when Vicky became terminally ill, Crystal took on the role of her caretaker. However, things quickly took a dark turn when Vicky was found dead, and her death was attributed to Crystal's negligence. Upon further investigation, it was revealed that Crystal had manipulated her mother's medication, ultimately leading to her death. As the motives behind Crystal's actions are examined, viewers are left to consider the impact that familial relationships can have on our actions.

The episode also explores the story of a woman named Amy, who was described by her ex-husband and friends as someone who wanted nothing more than a conventional lifestyle. However, when her marriage began to deteriorate, Amy's desperation for a traditional family dynamic drove her to commit an unthinkable act. When her husband asked her for a divorce, Amy staged a fake pregnancy and then murdered her own mother, passing off the child as her own. As the episode delves into Amy's psyche, viewers are left to question how far someone can go to achieve the life they desire.

The final case in "Too Close For Comfort" tells the story of a woman named Tamara who seemed to have it all - a successful career, a loving husband, and two beautiful children. However, when her husband filed for divorce, Tamara began to spiral out of control. In an effort to gain custody of her children, Tamara murdered her own mother to claim an inheritance that would support her custody battle. As the episode delves into Tamara's descent into madness, viewers are left to consider how far we are willing to go for our children and whether it can ever justify such horrific actions.

Overall, Deadly Women season 6 episode 10 is a chilling reminder of how those closest to us can pose the greatest danger. Viewers are left to contemplate the impact that relationships can have on our actions and examine the motives behind these women's heinous crimes. "Too Close For Comfort" provides a glimpse into the darkest aspects of the human psyche and serves as a cautionary tale for how relationships can impact our lives.