Ep 9. Anne Trovato

In season 25, episode 9 of Snapped, viewers are introduced to Anne Trovato, a former nurse who finds herself at the center of a murder investigation. The episode delves into the details of Anne’s life leading up to the crime, as well as the aftermath of her arrest and trial.

Viewers first meet Anne Trovato, a petite but feisty woman described as a “firecracker” by those who know her. She grew up in a close-knit Italian family in New Jersey, and always dreamed of becoming a nurse. In her early twenties, Anne moved to Florida and pursued her passion, landing a job at a local hospital.

At the hospital, Anne met Elena Ortega, a young girl who had been brought in for treatment for a rare genetic disorder. Elena’s parents were both working-class immigrants who struggled to provide for their daughter’s medical needs. Anne quickly took an interest in Elena and became something of a surrogate mother to her, frequently visiting her in the hospital and even taking her on outings.

However, things began to unravel when Anne started dating Michael Dippolito, a man she had met online. Michael was a car salesman with a shady past, and Anne’s family and friends were skeptical of him from the start. Nevertheless, Anne was smitten and the couple quickly got engaged.

It was around this time that Elena’s health took a turn for the worse. She was admitted to the hospital with a severe infection, and it was clear that her condition was deteriorating rapidly. Anne, who had become very close to Elena’s family, was devastated by the news and spent long hours at Elena’s bedside.

On the morning of November 2, 2014, Elena passed away. Anne was inconsolable and spent hours weeping in the hospital’s chapel. Later that day, Michael picked her up and they went to a local bar to drink and talk. It was there that Anne made a shocking confession: she had given Elena a fatal dose of insulin.

The police were notified and Anne was arrested shortly thereafter. In the ensuing investigation, it came to light that Anne had been stealing insulin from the hospital for several months and had been giving it to Elena. She claimed that she was trying to ease the young girl’s suffering, but the prosecution argued that she had killed her for financial gain, hoping to inherit Elena’s life insurance policy.

The trial was a media sensation, with cameras from news outlets across the country stationed outside the courthouse. Anne was stoic throughout the proceedings, often staring straight ahead and showing little emotion. The prosecution presented a compelling case, relying heavily on testimony from Anne’s former coworkers at the hospital. The defense, on the other hand, argued that Anne had been driven to desperation by Michael’s financial problems and had made a terrible mistake.

In the end, the jury found Anne Trovato guilty of both first-degree murder and grand theft. She was sentenced to life in prison without the possibility of parole.

The episode concludes with interviews from those who knew Anne, as well as legal experts who offer their opinions on the trial. While it’s clear that Anne made a terrible mistake, many feel that life without parole is too harsh a punishment for someone who was clearly suffering from mental and emotional turmoil.