Ep 5. Web of Death

In season 6, episode 5 of Deadly Women entitled 'Web of Death', viewers delve into the stories of three women whose use of the internet and technology ultimately led to their downfall.

The first story highlights the case of Elizabeth Haysom and Jens Söring, a young couple studying at the University of Virginia. Elizabeth's wealthy parents, Derek and Nancy Haysom, were murdered in their home, and Elizabeth and Jens fled to Europe shortly after. The two were eventually caught and brought back to Virginia to stand trial. During the investigation, it was revealed that Elizabeth had used the internet to research murder methods and had communicated with Jens online about their plans to kill her parents.

The second story follows the case of Sharon Lopatka, a housewife with a fascination with bondage and torture. Sharon had allegedly developed an online relationship with Robert Glass, a man with a similar interest in sadomasochism. After arranging a meeting with Glass in person, Sharon went missing and was later found dead. It was discovered that Glass had murdered Sharon and had recorded the entire act on camera.

The final story focuses on the case of Dorothea Puente, a landlady who took in elderly tenants in Sacramento, California. Puente was known to be a caring and friendly woman, but behind closed doors she was involved in a web of scams and illegal activities. After several of her tenants went missing, police were called to her residence where they discovered several bodies buried in the backyard. It was later revealed that Puente had used the internet to purchase fake identification cards and had used them to cash the social security checks of her deceased tenants.

Throughout the episode, experts weigh in on the psychological and sociological factors that play into these deadly women's actions. It is emphasized how easily accessible and anonymous the internet can be, allowing for dangerous impulses and behaviors to go unchecked.

Overall, 'Web of Death' is a chilling reminder of the dangers that lurk behind the facade of the digital age.