Ep 12. As She Lay Dying
- TV14
- March 4, 2018
- 42 min
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8.7 (10)
As She Lay Dying is the twelfth episode of the sixteenth season of On The Case With Paula Zahn. This episode will explore a murder case that shocked a small town in Illinois.
The episode begins with the murder of a beloved nurse and mother, Jackie Jarrell, who was found dead in her home. The investigation revealed that Jackie had been shot three times in her head while she was lying in her bed.
The police had few leads, but they discovered that Jackie had recently gone through a messy divorce and had filed a restraining order against her ex-husband. They also found out that Jackie's ex-husband had a history of violence towards her.
In addition to her ex-husband, the police looked into other suspects like Jackie's ex-boyfriend and her troubled son. However, it was her ex-husband who emerged as the prime suspect in the case.
The police did not have enough evidence to prove his guilt, but they decided to put him under surveillance for months. Their decision paid off when they caught him on tape discussing how he had killed Jackie with his new girlfriend.
The show takes the viewers through the trial, revealing how Jackie's ex-husband tried to discredit the evidence against him, and how the prosecution built a strong case to prove his guilt beyond reasonable doubt.
As She Lay Dying will also delve into Jackie's life, showing how well-liked she was in her community and how her murder devastated those who knew her. The episode will pay tribute to her life and how her death has left a lasting impact.
With Paula Zahn hosting the show, it promises to be a gripping and emotional episode that will leave viewers with a sense of justice served for Jackie and her family.