Ep 14. Death Benefits

In Deadly Women season 6 episode 14 titled "Death Benefits," viewers are taken on a journey of greed and manipulation through the stories of women who used their charm and cunning to benefit from the death of others.

The episode begins with the case of Betty Neumar, a North Carolina woman who had been married five times. Neumar's fifth husband, Harold, died suspiciously, prompting police to investigate her past marriages. It was soon uncovered that every one of her previous husbands had died under suspicious circumstances and that Neumar had collected significant life insurance payouts each time. With a knack for seduction and manipulation, Neumar was able to convince her marks to marry her and then orchestrate their demise for her financial gain.

The next story features the case of Sharon Kinne, a Missouri woman who was convicted of murdering her husband. But it wasn't until her escape from prison and subsequent murders that Kinne's true nature as a deadly woman was revealed. Kinne was able to manipulate those around her to gain their trust and then turn on them when it suited her. Her crimes ultimately led to her capture and imprisonment, but not before she had wreaked havoc on the lives of countless innocent people.

The episode then delves into the case of Tracey Richter, an Iowa woman who claimed to have killed an intruder in self-defense. But as investigators dug deeper, they discovered that Richter may have actually staged the break-in and killed her husband's ex-wife in an attempt to frame her for the crime. With a history of manipulation and violence, Richter's true motives for the murders may never be fully known.

The final story focuses on the case of Adriana Vasco, a Florida woman who was found guilty of murdering her boyfriend's wife for the life insurance payout. Vasco, a skilled liar and manipulator, was able to convince her boyfriend to participate in the murder and then convinced investigators of her innocence. But it was ultimately a DNA match that led to her arrest and conviction.

"Death Benefits" is a chilling episode that highlights the lengths some women will go to for financial gain. Viewers are given a glimpse into the minds of these deadly women and the tactics they use to get what they want. It is a cautionary tale about the dangers of greed and manipulation, and a reminder that sometimes the ones closest to us can be the most dangerous.