Ep 14. Susan Walls

Susan Walls was living the American Dream, at least that's what it appeared to be. She was married to a successful dentist with a thriving practice, living in a beautiful home in a quiet suburban neighborhood and raising their two children. However, underneath the surface, there were issues in their marriage that were bubbling to the surface.

In episode 14 of season 18 of Snapped, viewers follow the story of Susan Walls, a woman who seemed to have it all until one night in July of 2012 when she called 911 and told the operator that she had shot her husband. When police arrived at the scene, they found Susan's husband, Larry, dead in their bedroom with two gunshot wounds.

As the investigation into Larry's death unfolded, it was discovered that their marriage had been troubled for some time. Susan had complained to friends and family about Larry's controlling behavior. She felt trapped and suffocated in their marriage, but she was also afraid of leaving him and losing custody of their children.

As the evidence mounted against her, Susan was arrested and charged with murder. Prosecutors alleged that Susan had killed Larry in cold blood because she was unhappy in their marriage and wanted out. They pointed to Susan's erratic behavior in the months leading up to the shooting, including an incident where she had driven her car into a ditch.

Despite the overwhelming evidence against her, Susan maintained her innocence. She claimed that she had shot Larry in self-defense after he had attacked her with a baseball bat. She also alleged that Larry had been abusive throughout their marriage and that she had feared for her life and the lives of their children.

Throughout the trial, Susan's defense team called a number of witnesses who testified to Larry's abusive behavior. They also presented evidence that suggested that Susan had been suffering from a traumatic brain injury that had affected her decision-making abilities.

In the end, the jury would have to decide whether Susan had acted in self-defense or had committed murder. As the trial drew to a close, tensions mounted in the courtroom as both sides waited to hear the verdict.

Snapped season 18 episode 14 takes viewers on a journey through the complex world of a troubled marriage and the devastating consequences that can result from it. It explores the dark underbelly of the American Dream and the pressures that can build up when a seemingly perfect life is anything but. It's a cautionary tale that reminds us that sometimes, even the happiest of families can harbor dark secrets.