Ep 7. Mona Watson and Michael Howell
- TV-PG
- January 11, 2015
- 43 min
Mona Watson and Michael Howell seem like the perfect couple on the surface. They have a beautiful home, successful careers, and two happy children. But behind closed doors, their relationship is anything but perfect.
In season 4 episode 7 of Snapped: Killer Couples, we delve into the twisted story of Mona and Michael. The episode starts by introducing us to the couple's idyllic life in a wealthy suburb of Atlanta. Mona is a well-respected dentist, while Michael is a high-powered businessman. They often host lavish parties and are the envy of their friends and neighbors.
However, trouble starts to brew when Mona discovers that Michael has been having an affair with his secretary. Devastated, Mona confronts Michael, and the couple begins to argue. What follows is a night of screaming and fighting that ends with Michael dead on the floor and Mona claiming self-defense.
The police initially believe Mona's story and believe that she killed her husband in self-defense. However, as they begin to investigate the crime scene, they find evidence that suggests the killing might not have been so cut and dry. There are discrepancies in Mona's story, as well as clues that point to a more sinister motive for the murder.
As the police dig deeper, they discover that Mona and Michael's marriage wasn't as happy as it appeared. There were reports of domestic violence, and both parties had filed for divorce at one point. The couple had also been struggling financially, and Mona was deeply in debt.
But perhaps the most shocking discovery was that Mona had enlisted the help of her lover, a handyman named Myles, to help her murder Michael. Myles had been present the night of the murder, but Mona had initially claimed that he was just a friend who had stopped by for a visit.
Through interviews with friends and family, as well as extensive police interrogation footage, Snapped: Killer Couples explores the twisted web of lies and deceit that ultimately led to Michael's murder. We hear from Mona and Myles themselves, as well as the prosecutors and detectives who worked tirelessly to bring them to justice.
Snapped: Killer Couples season 4 episode 7 is a gripping and chilling exploration of what happens when a seemingly happy marriage takes a dark turn. Viewers will be kept on the edge of their seats as they uncover the shocking details of this true crime story.