Ep 3. Gail Gash

Snapped season 29 episode 3 centers around the case of Gail Gash. The episode starts with a glimpse into Gail's past, with friends and family talking about her life before she became a mother. Gail was described as carefree, vivacious, and the life of the party. But as she got older and had children, her demeanor changed. Friends said she became increasingly paranoid, and her behavior became erratic.

The episode then shifts to the murder that Gail is accused of committing. In the summer of 2014, Gail's longtime friend and employee, Ronald 'Bo' Taylor, was found dead on the property of Gail's trucking company. He had been shot in the head. Gail's husband, Kevin, had discovered the body and called 911.

During the investigation, authorities learned that Gail and Bo had been involved in a dispute over money. Gail had accused Bo of stealing from the company, and they were arguing about the issue on the day he was killed. Detectives also found that Gail had purchased the gun that was used to kill Bo.

Gail maintained her innocence throughout the investigation and claimed that she had nothing to do with Bo's murder. Her family and friends, including her son and daughter, stood by her side and proclaimed her innocence.

Despite this, Gail was arrested and charged with murder. Her trial was highly publicized, and both sides presented their evidence. The prosecution argued that Gail had motive, opportunity, and means to kill Bo. They also pointed to inconsistencies in Gail's statements to police and her erratic behavior in the days leading up to Bo's death.

Gail's defense team argued that the evidence against her was circumstantial and that there were other possible suspects. They also claimed that Gail's behavior was a result of the stress of the investigation.

The jury ultimately found Gail guilty of murder, and she was sentenced to life in prison without the possibility of parole. Gail's friends and family were devastated by the verdict and claimed that justice had not been served.

In a chilling twist, Gail's daughter, who had always defended her mother, was found dead just months after the trial. Her death was ruled a suicide, but some believe that she could not handle the weight of her mother's conviction.

The episode ends with a somber tone, leaving viewers with the question of whether justice was served in Gail's case or if an innocent woman was wrongly convicted.