Ep 3. Chelsi Griffin and Alex Turner
- TVPG
- September 26, 2019
As the twelfth season continues, Killer Couples delves into the lives of Chelsi Griffin and Alex Turner in episode three. Chelsi and Alex's relationship started off like any other young couple's but quickly turned tumultuous as the duo began using hard drugs and engaging in petty criminal activities to support their addiction.
The couple was notoriously known for their violent arguments and physical altercations that often resulted in their arrest. However, it was their final crime spree that sent shockwaves through their community.
Chelsi and Alex were both in their mid-20s when they decided to embark on a crime spree that would ultimately lead to their downfall. They started by breaking into several homes to steal anything of value, including jewelry, electronics, and cash. However, their greed soon became their undoing as they graduated to armed robberies of gas stations, convenience stores, and fast-food restaurants.
Through interviews with people who knew the couple well, including friends, family, and law enforcement officers, the episode paints a picture of two young adults in the grips of addiction and desperation. Their reliance on each other and their drug of choice ultimately led them down a path of destruction.
Chelsi and Alex were arrested and charged with a laundry list of crimes, including armed robbery, burglary, and assault with a deadly weapon. Despite their young ages, the couple was facing decades in prison.
However, their story doesn't end there. The final third of the episode delves into the aftermath of their arrest and the trial that followed, shedding light on the grim reality of life in prison and the consequences of one's actions.
Overall, episode three of Killer Couples season twelve takes viewers on a rollercoaster ride of emotions as we witness the rapid downward spiral of two young people in love. Despite the crimes they committed and the harm they caused to others, the episode does not demonize Chelsi and Alex but rather explores the complex nature of addiction and the power dynamics within relationships.
