Ep 2. A Call For Help
- March 29, 2021
A Call For Help is the second episode of the eighth season of the documentary television series Fatal Attraction. The show revolves around the true stories of complicated relationships that end in murder, examining the mindsets and motivations of the killers and their victims.
In this episode, viewers delve into the case of Kelvin Brown and Michelle Kelly, a couple whose relationship was marked with drug abuse, manipulation, and violence. Kelvin was a heavy drug user who had just been released from prison for his involvement in a drug trafficking ring. Michelle had a young son and was struggling to make ends meet when she met Kelvin, who offered to support her financially.
However, Kelvin's promises of financial stability soon turned into a nightmare for Michelle. He began to intimidate and abuse her, forcing her to participate in his drug activities. Michelle tried to leave him multiple times, but he always found her and threatened her.
The episode takes a closer look at Michelle's desperate attempts to escape from Kelvin and his dangerous world. She reached out to a friend to ask for help, but the friend thought she was exaggerating and didn't believe her. She sought refuge in a shelter, but Kelvin found the shelter and threatened her again.
Despite all of this, Michelle never reported Kelvin to the authorities. She was too scared of him and her own involvement in his drug ring. When Kelvin was murdered, Michelle became the prime suspect. She denied killing him, but her inconsistent statements, coupled with the evidence against her, led to her arrest and conviction.
A Call For Help is a tragic tale of domestic violence and addiction, and the lengths people will go to to protect and survive. It sheds light on the complexity of abusive relationships and how hard it can be to break free from them, even with the best intentions. As with all episodes of Fatal Attraction, it is a gripping and emotional story, woven together with interviews, reenactments, and news footage to paint a vivid picture of what happened.
