Ep 6. Miranda And Elytte Barbour
- TV-PG
- May 31, 2015
- 43 min
Miranda and Elytte Barbour are a newlywed couple from Sunbury, Pennsylvania. They seem like a picture-perfect couple, but beneath the surface lies a dark secret. Miranda and Elytte have a shared interest in murder and have already committed one. In this episode of Snapped: Killer Couples, their horrifying story is uncovered.
The episode begins with a glimpse into Miranda and Elytte's twisted relationship. They had only been married for three weeks when they lured a victim through a Craigslist advertisement promising companionship in exchange for payment. The victim, Troy LaFerrara, was stabbed and strangled to death. Miranda and Elytte claimed they were simply participating in a "thrill kill" because they wanted to murder someone together.
Throughout the episode, interviews with friends and family provide insight into Miranda and Elytte's behavior leading up to the murder. They had a fascination with the occult and claimed to be members of a satanic cult. They even tattooed the word "thrill" on themselves, signifying their shared interest in murder. Miranda's past includes multiple marriages, one of which ended with her being charged with excessive force against a police officer. She also has a history of lying and manipulation.
The investigation into the murder of Troy LaFerrara is a chilling look at Miranda and Elytte's twisted minds. Police were led to the couple through cellphone records, and Miranda eventually confessed to the murder. Elytte later admitted that he strangled LaFerrara with a cord while Miranda repeatedly stabbed him. The couple was sentenced to life in prison without the possibility of parole.
As the episode unfolds, the viewer is left with many questions about Miranda and Elytte's motives and disturbed by the sheer brutality of their crime. The couple's apparent lack of remorse for their actions is particularly unsettling. In one interview, Miranda describes the murder as "fun" and says she has no regrets. Elytte also shows no remorse and claims he would "do it again."
The episode ends with a sense of unease, as the viewer is left to contemplate what could drive a seemingly normal couple to commit such a heinous crime. It serves as a reminder that evil can lurk in unexpected places, and that even the most innocent-looking individuals can harbor the darkest secrets.
Overall, Snapped: Killer Couples season 5 episode 6 provides a disturbing look at a couple whose shared interest in murder led to a gruesome and senseless killing. The interviews with friends and family help shed light on Miranda and Elytte's past and highlight the warning signs that may have gone unnoticed. It's a sobering reminder that appearances can be deceiving, and that sometimes the truth is more disturbing than fiction.