Fatal Vows Season 5 Episode 12
Fatal Vows
Season 5

Ep 12. Drowning in Tears

  • TV14
  • July 29, 2017
  • 42 min

In the season 5, episode 12 of Fatal Vows titled "Drowning in Tears," viewers are taken on a journey through the tumultuous relationship between a man named Don Henry and his wife, Deborah. Their love story started out like any other, but soon became filled with lies, deceit, and tragedy.

As the episode begins, we see happy footage of Don and Deborah's wedding day, complete with romantic vows and beautiful scenery. However, this blissful image quickly fades as we learn about the troubled pasts of both individuals. Don had a history of addiction and tendency towards abusive behavior, while Deborah struggled with depression and had previously attempted suicide.

Despite these challenges, the couple tried to make it work and welcomed three children into their family. However, as time went on, Don's addiction resurfaced and he became increasingly violent towards Deborah. The two engaged in multiple physical altercations, with Deborah often sustaining injuries.

It was during a particularly heated argument that things took a deadly turn. Don pushed Deborah into their backyard pool, causing her to drown. He initially tried to stage the scene to look like an accident, but his story quickly fell apart when inconsistencies were discovered in his account of events.

Throughout the episode, we hear from friends and family members who witnessed the deteriorating state of the couple's relationship. Many describe Deborah as a loving and kind person, while Don is frequently described as controlling and manipulative.

The investigation into Deborah's death eventually reveals that Don had been planning to leave her for another woman and had taken out a large life insurance policy on her just weeks before her death. These disturbing details paint the picture of a man who was not just abusive, but calculating in his actions.

As the episode comes to a close, we see Don standing trial for Deborah's murder. Despite his attempts to shift the blame onto Deborah, the overwhelming evidence against him leads to a guilty verdict and life sentence in prison.

"Drowning in Tears" is a gripping and tragic episode of Fatal Vows that sheds light on the devastating consequences of domestic violence. Viewers are left with a sense of sadness for the loss of Deborah's life, but also a glimmer of hope that justice was served in the end.

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  • First Aired
    July 29, 2017
  • Content Rating
    TV14
  • Runtime
    42 min
  • Language
    English
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