Ep 10. Tyler Block-Patton

In Snapped season 26 episode 10, "Tyler Block-Patton," viewers are taken on a journey through the tumultuous relationship between Tyler Block-Patton and his wife, Jessica. The two met in college and quickly fell in love, but as time passed, their relationship deteriorated into one of manipulation and control.

Tyler was a successful lawyer in Virginia, but he began spiraling out of control when he began using drugs and struggling with his sexuality. He turned to Jessica, who was his rock during this difficult time, but their relationship became toxic.

Throughout the episode, viewers witness the red flags in Tyler's behavior and the erratic behavior he displayed towards Jessica. She would later recount how he would threaten her, stalk her, and make her feel unsafe in their own home. Despite their turmoil, the two continued to stay together, hoping to fix their issues and move forward.

However, Tyler's behavior took a dark turn when he became increasingly jealous of Jessica's male friends. He would often take her phone and check her messages, and eventually, he took his jealousy to the next level. In 2018, Tyler brutally attacked one of Jessica's close friends, who had accompanied her to a wedding. The attack left the friend with severe injuries, and Tyler was arrested and charged with malicious wounding.

But the story doesn't end there. While Tyler was out on bail awaiting trial for the attack, he became increasingly unstable. He continued to stalk and threaten Jessica, and in a desperate attempt to protect herself, she took out a restraining order against him. This move proved to be futile, as Tyler showed up at her apartment and attacked her in a fit of rage.

The episode details the harrowing experience as Jessica recounts how Tyler brutally beat her with a wooden table leg, leaving her with a fractured skull and multiple other injuries. In a stunning twist, the episode reveals that Tyler had been secretly recording their conversations for months leading up to the attack. These tapes provide an eerie insight into Tyler's mindset, and show just how unhinged he had become.

As the episode comes to a close, Tyler's trial for both the malicious wounding and attack on Jessica is shown. The evidence against him is overwhelming, and he is ultimately found guilty on all charges. The episode ends with a tense moment as Tyler is sentenced to 73 years in prison, putting an end to his reign of terror over Jessica and the people in their lives.

Overall, Snapped season 26 episode 10 is a chilling look at the dangers of toxic relationships and the lengths people will go to maintain control over their partners. Through the lens of Tyler and Jessica's story, the episode serves as a cautionary tale for anyone caught in an abusive situation.