Ep 1. Jeffrey Mundt and Joey Banis

In the opening episode of season 17 of Snapped: Killer Couples, the story of Jeffrey Mundt and Joey Banis is explored. The couple, who lived together in a suburban Louisville home, were arrested for the murder of James Carroll, a young man who had been reported missing by his family.

Through interviews with law enforcement officials, friends, and family members of both the victims and perpetrators, the episode pieces together the events leading up to Carroll's murder and the subsequent investigation.

Mundt and Banis, both known members of the local fetish community, had a tumultuous relationship marked by drug use and allegations of infidelity. According to police reports, Mundt and Banis had befriended Carroll, who they claimed was also part of the same community, and invited him over to their house for a night of partying.

However, things took a dark turn when Carroll's body was discovered in the basement of the couple's home. He had been brutally murdered and dismembered, his body parts scattered throughout the property.

The investigation into the murder revealed a chilling history of abuse and violence between Mundt and Banis, including allegations from former partners that they had been physically and emotionally abused. It was also discovered that the couple had a collection of disturbing videos depicting acts of violence and torture.

As the trial unfolds, Mundt and Banis turn on one another, with each blaming the other for Carroll's murder. However, it becomes clear that both were complicit in the crime.

Overall, the episode presents a gripping and disturbing look at a case of extreme violence, and the disturbing reality of killer couples who operate under the guise of a seemingly normal suburban life.