Ep 14. Shirley Jo Phillips

In Snapped season 29 episode 14, titled Shirley Jo Phillips, viewers are introduced to a woman who seemingly had it all. Shirley Jo Phillips was a successful real estate agent living a comfortable life with her husband, Bob Phillips, in their upscale Houston, Texas home. However, as the saying goes, appearances can be deceiving.

The episode dives into the events leading up to Shirley's arrest for the murder of her husband. The couple's marriage was far from perfect, with both parties engaging in extramarital affairs. Bob had even fathered a child with one of his mistresses, leading Shirley to file for divorce. But just as the divorce proceedings were set to begin, Bob was found dead in the couple's home, stabbed multiple times.

The investigation quickly focused on Shirley as the prime suspect. She was found to have purchased the murder weapon and had made suspicious Google searches about "getting away with murder" in the days leading up to the killing. It was also revealed that she had a hefty life insurance policy on Bob, which she stood to collect if he died.

Throughout the trial, Shirley maintained her innocence, even going so far as to testify on her own behalf. Her defense team argued that the evidence against her was circumstantial and that there were other potential suspects, including Bob's mistresses and a business associate who had owed him money.

In the end, the jury didn't buy Shirley's defense and she was found guilty of murder. She was sentenced to life in prison with the possibility of parole after 30 years.

The episode also touches on the toll the murder and trial took on the couple's children, who were forced to choose between supporting their mother or grieving for their father.

Overall, Snapped season 29 episode 14 is a gripping and tragic tale of a seemingly perfect life shattered by infidelity, greed, and murder. It serves as a reminder that things aren't always as they seem and that even the most successful and well-liked members of society can have dark secrets lurking beneath the surface.