Ep 6. Miranda and Elytte Barbour

In the fifth season of Killer Couples, a true-crime documentary series, episode 6 focuses on the murderous duo of Miranda and Elytte Barbour. The episode follows their story, uncovering how they went from a young newlywed couple to a dangerous pair of killers.

The episode begins by introducing the couple, who met on an online dating site and quickly fell in love. They moved in together and were married three weeks later. However, their relationship was far from conventional. The couple had a shared interest in Satanism and Miranda claimed to be a member of a notorious cult group, the Night Stalkers.

It wasn't until the couple's arrest for murder in 2013 that the world would learn just how twisted their relationship really was. The Barbour's had lured a 42-year-old man named Troy LaFerrara to their home through a Craigslist ad for "companionship." Once inside the vehicle, Elytte strangled LaFerrara from the backseat while Miranda held a cord around his neck. After killing him, they proceeded to dump his body on the side of a road.

The episode delves into the couple's motive for murder, revealing unsettling details about their past and present. Miranda had a troubled childhood, where drugs and prostitution were rampant in her household. She was also sexually abused as a child. Elytte, on the other hand, had a normal upbringing but was fascinated by murder and regularly spend his time watching true crime documentaries.

As the investigation continues, it becomes clear that the couple had a pattern of killing. Once arrested, Miranda admitted to also being involved in the killing of at least 22 other people across the country as part of her supposed involvement with the Night Stalkers. However, there is no evidence that supports her claims and no other victims have been identified.

The episode also looks into the Barbour's trial and eventual sentencing. Miranda and Elytte plead guilty to the murder of LaFerrara and were both sentenced to life in prison without the possibility of parole.

Throughout the episode, interviews with police officers, family members, and experts in psychology provide insight into the couple's mindset and how they were able to maintain their twisted relationship despite their obvious darkness.

In the end, Killer Couples: Miranda and Elytte Barbour tells a haunting story of how two people with a shared twisted interest and history were able to form a bond that led to the taking of innocent lives. The episode serves as a reminder that the people we think we know can often hide a darkness that can only be revealed through tragedy.