Ep 3. Jennifer Mee
- TV14
- July 6, 2017
- 44 min
-
7.0 (42)
In season 2 episode 3 of Killer Women with Piers Morgan, titled Jennifer Mee, the host delves into the case of a young woman who became known as the "Hiccup Girl" due to a bizarre medical condition that plagued her for years.
Jennifer Mee was just 15-years-old when she gained national attention for her uncontrollable hiccups, which could last for days on end and were so severe they caused her to have seizures. As the media circus surrounding her condition grew, Jennifer's life began to spiral out of control.
Despite the fame and attention, Jennifer's personal life was fraught with turmoil. She came from a troubled home and had a history of run-ins with the law. In 2010, Jennifer made headlines again when she was arrested for her role in the murder of a 22-year-old man named Shannon Griffin.
Piers Morgan sits down with Jennifer's mother and other family members to try to gain insight into what led to the tragic turn in her life. He also speaks with law enforcement officials and witnesses to the crime, piecing together the events that led to Shannon Griffin's murder.
As Piers digs deeper, he discovers that the killing was not a random act of violence but instead stemmed from a botched robbery attempt. Jennifer and two young men she was with at the time had arranged to meet Griffin under the pretense of buying marijuana from him. However, when they arrived, they decided to rob him instead.
Things quickly turned deadly when one of the young men pulled out a gun and shot Griffin multiple times. Jennifer's role in the crime was somewhat ambiguous - while she did not physically pull the trigger, she was present and had helped plan the robbery.
Piers also explores the role that Jennifer's hiccups played in the case, with defense attorneys arguing that her chronic condition had a negative impact on her mental state and ability to make sound decisions. However, ultimately, a jury found Jennifer guilty of first-degree murder, and she was sentenced to life in prison without the possibility of parole.
Through interviews with Jennifer's family and others close to the case, as well as footage from news reports and court hearings, Piers Morgan paints a picture of a young woman whose life was derailed by a series of unfortunate events and poor choices. Killer Women with Piers Morgan season 2 episode 3 offers a fascinating look at a case that captures the attention of not just the local community, but the country as a whole.