Ep 2. Lori Smith & Eric Rubio and Amy Stevens & Paul Smith
- April 24, 2022
- 43 min
Lori Smith & Eric Rubio and Amy Stevens & Paul Smith are the focus of Snapped: Killer Couples season 16 episode 2. The episode details the cases of two couples whose relationships turned deadly.
Lori Smith and Eric Rubio, known as the "Tweakers in Love," were a drug-addicted couple from Arizona. Their relationship included methamphetamine use and domestic violence, leading to a downward spiral. The couple's situation got worse after Lori accused Eric of infidelity, which she believed caused her to contract HIV. On July 5, 2015, Eric's 911 call reported that Lori had committed suicide, but the evidence showed a different story. The case was reopened, and the investigation led to Eric's confession that he murdered Lori.
In a completely different case, Amy Stevens met Paul Smith when she was only 18 years old. The couple was deeply in love and planned to get married. However, things took a turn when Paul became jealous and controlling. Amy was only allowed to leave the house when Paul was around, and he started to stalk her. The situation worsened when Amy discovered that Paul was involved in illegal activities like drug dealing and setting up a meth lab. One day, Paul's jealousy led him to shoot Amy in the head, leaving her for dead. Amazingly, Amy survived and was able to testify against Paul, leading to his arrest.
Through interviews with family members, detectives, attorneys, and the killers themselves, the episode explores the psychology of what drives couples to commit murder. The stories provide a glimpse into the lives of couples who spiral out of control and the tragic end of their shared journey.
Overall, Snapped: Killer Couples season 16 episode 2 offers a chilling look into the lives of couples who found themselves in deadly relationships. The show provides an in-depth look into the stories of these two couples, their relationships, and what led them to commit the ultimate crime. Viewers will be left on the edge of their seats as they watch the investigation unfold and justice served.
