Ep 5. Blake Leggette and Victoria Henneberry

Blake Leggette and Victoria Henneberry were two people who connected over their fascination with BDSM. Blake was a self-proclaimed "Master" in the BDSM community, and Victoria was his willing submissive. They met online and began a relationship that would ultimately lead to murder.

In January of 2014, Victoria's body was found naked and frozen in a plastic bin in Halifax Harbor. Blake had reported her missing a few days earlier, but his story didn't add up. It was soon discovered that Blake had killed Victoria in a BDSM session gone wrong, and he had enlisted the help of his friend, 28-year-old Nathan MacDermott, to dispose of her body.

The investigation into Victoria's murder uncovered a disturbing and complicated web of deception, lies, and manipulation. Blake had been using his position of power as a BDSM "Master" to control and abuse Victoria both physically and emotionally. He had convinced her to cut ties with her family and move in with him, isolated her from her friends, and forced her to participate in increasingly dangerous and violent BDSM sessions.

Despite the evidence against him, Blake maintained his innocence and even tried to turn the tables on Victoria, painting her as a willing participant in her own murder. Nathan MacDermott also stood by his friend and claimed that he had no idea Victoria was dead when he helped dispose of her body.

The episode delves into the complex psychology behind BDSM relationships and explores the dangers of giving someone complete control over another person's life and body. The interviews with investigators, family members, and legal experts shed light on the difficulties of prosecuting cases involving BDSM and the unique challenges of bringing justice to victims of this community.

Killer Couples season 12 episode 5 is a gripping and thought-provoking look at the tragic consequences of power and control in relationships and serves as a cautionary tale for anyone considering getting involved in BDSM.