Ep 3. Barbara Raber And Eli Weaver

Barbara Raber and Eli Weaver were just like any other young couple in Lancaster County, Pennsylvania - until they weren't. The two were first brought together through their shared passion for horse and buggy riding in an Amish community. They fell in love quickly and their relationship seemed destined to last, but things took a dark turn when they decided to commit a heinous crime together.

In this episode of Snapped: Killer Couples, viewers will hear from law enforcement officials, friends, family members, and trial experts who were closely involved with the case that ultimately brought Barbara and Eli to justice. With insights from those who knew the couple best, this episode will paint a vivid picture of the disturbing events that led to their crimes and subsequent trial.

Viewers will learn how Barbara and Eli's relationship took a turn for the worse when the young couple began experimenting with drugs. It wasn't long before their constant use of methamphetamine began to warp their perceptions of reality and their love for one another. The drugs fueled their worst impulses and eventually led them down a path of crime.

Despite their Amish roots and upbringing, Barbara and Eli found themselves falling deeper and deeper into a life of crime. They would often rob Amish homes in the area, stealing money, electronics, and anything else they could get their hands on. But their crimes escalated to something much more sinister when they decided to target an innocent victim - a local Amish man named Nelson Stoltzfus.

Viewers will hear first-hand accounts of the day when Barbara and Eli went to Nelson's farm and shot him execution-style in his own home. The brutal crime was committed in broad daylight, and the couple must have thought they were getting away with it when they fled the scene. But law enforcement officials were hot on their trail and it wasn't long before they were both arrested and charged with murder.

Through interviews with prosecutors, defense attorneys, and psychologists, this episode of Snapped: Killer Couples will delve into the minds of Barbara and Eli and try to understand what drove them to commit such a senseless act of violence. Historically, snitching is highly frowned upon in the Amish culture, and the road to justice wasn't an easy one. The couple's trial captivated the Lancaster community and beyond, with many wondering how two young people could have gotten so far off the path of righteousness.

By the end of the episode, viewers will have a clear picture of just how far Barbara and Eli fell from their roots in the Amish community. They'll learn about the trial that followed their arrest, as well as the sentence handed down by the judge in the case. With gripping interviews, expert analysis, and never-before-seen footage, this episode of Snapped: Killer Couples is sure to keep viewers on the edge of their seats.