Ep 1. Diane Zamora & David Graham
- TV-PG
- April 26, 2015
- 43 min
Diane Zamora and David Graham seemed to be the perfect couple. Both were in the United States Naval Academy and were working hard to achieve their goals of serving the country. However, their love story took a dark turn when they became involved in a crime that shook the nation.
In episode one of season five of Snapped: Killer Couples, we delve into the twisted story of Diane Zamora and David Graham. It was a love triangle gone wrong when Diane discovered that David had been unfaithful to her with a fellow cadet, Adrianne Jones. Despite David's attempts to end the affair, Diane became obsessed with getting revenge on Adrianne.
In December 1995, Diane and David lured Adrianne to a secluded area where they mercilessly killed her. Their plan was to make it look like a gang rape and murder, but the truth came out and they were both arrested and charged with capital murder.
We hear from those who knew the couple, including their classmates and instructors at the Naval Academy, as well as family members and law enforcement officials involved in the case. Through their accounts, we learn how Diane's obsession turned deadly and how David became entangled in the crime.
As the trial progresses, we see how the defense and prosecution battle it out in court. Diane and David both testify, and their versions of events are vastly different. The jury is left to decide who is telling the truth and who is responsible for carrying out this heinous crime.
The episode also explores the impact the case had on Adrianne's family and the United States Naval Academy. It raises questions about love, jealousy, and the lengths people will go to when they feel betrayed.
In the end, the viewer is left to make their own judgment about Diane and David's guilt or innocence, as the details of the crime and trial are presented without bias. However, what is clear is that this case shocked the nation and tore apart the lives of those involved.