Ep 8. Dawn Fowler

In Snapped season 18 episode 8, viewers are taken on a journey through the tumultuous life of Dawn Fowler. Fowler was a successful real estate agent in South Carolina before her life took a dramatic turn.

The episode begins with an introduction to Fowler's early life, highlighting her happy childhood in Tampa, Florida. Fowler's parents divorced when she was young, and she struggled with the breakup. However, she managed to find stability and success in her adult life, becoming a well-respected real estate agent in her community.

However, trouble began to brew when Fowler's relationship with her husband, Tom, began to sour. Tom was a police officer, and the couple had been married for over a decade. But as time went on, the two began to drift apart. Fowler suspected that Tom was cheating on her, while Tom felt that Fowler had become too controlling. The situation escalated when Fowler discovered that Tom had put hidden cameras in their bedroom to spy on her.

Despite the turmoil in her personal life, Fowler continued to focus on her career. She was known for her hard work and dedication, and was well-liked by her colleagues. However, her reputation was tarnished when she became embroiled in a scandal involving a stolen laptop. Fowler was accused of stealing the laptop from a co-worker, and was forced to resign from her job as a result.

Desperate for a fresh start, Fowler and her husband moved to a new town in South Carolina. There, they hoped to start over and leave their problems behind. However, things only got worse. Fowler's marriage continued to deteriorate, and she began having an affair with a man named Grant. Grant was a married father of two, and the two carried on a secret relationship.

The tension between Fowler and her husband reached a boiling point on May 10th, 2013. The couple got into a heated argument, which ended with Fowler shooting Tom in the head. She then called 911 and attempted to administer CPR, but it was too late. Tom was pronounced dead at the scene.

Fowler was arrested and charged with murder. At her trial, she claimed that the shooting was accidental. She stated that she had been holding the gun to scare Tom, and that it had gone off by mistake. However, prosecutors argued that Fowler had planned to kill her husband, citing evidence that she had searched for information on "how to kill someone without getting caught."

The trial was a highly emotional affair, with both sides presenting compelling arguments. In the end, Fowler was found guilty of murder and sentenced to life in prison without parole.

Snapped season 18 episode 8 offers a gripping insight into the life and downfall of Dawn Fowler. The episode raises important questions about relationships, infidelity, and the consequences of our actions.