Ep 15. Teresa Kohnle

Teresa Kohnle, the subject of Snapped season 31 episode 15, was a stay-at-home mother of four who seemed to have it all. Living in a beautiful home in a suburb of St. Louis, Missouri, Teresa appeared to be the picture of domestic perfection.

However, things were not as they seemed. Behind closed doors, Teresa was battling addiction and dealing with an unhappy marriage. Her husband, Paul Kohnle, was a successful real estate agent who was often away from home, leaving Teresa alone with their children.

Teresa's struggles with addiction began after a car accident left her with chronic pain. She began taking pain medication and soon became hooked. Desperate for relief, she turned to heroin.

Her addiction led her to make some dangerous choices, including stealing from her family to support her habit. When her husband found out about her thefts, he kicked her out of their home and filed for divorce.

Desperate to win him back, Teresa attempted to make amends by going to rehab and staying sober for a time. However, when she relapsed, things quickly spiraled out of control.

On the night of the murder, Teresa had gone to a local bar where she met a man named James McLaughlin. They hit it off and ended up back at Teresa's house. However, things took a violent turn when Paul showed up unexpectedly.

A fight broke out between Paul and James, and Teresa became involved. In the heat of the moment, she grabbed a gun and shot Paul in the back of the head.

After the murder, Teresa attempted to cover up her crime by cleaning up the scene and disposing of the evidence. However, her attempts to hide the truth were eventually uncovered by police, and she was arrested and charged with murder.

Throughout her trial, Teresa maintained her innocence, claiming that she had only intended to scare Paul and that the gun went off accidentally. However, prosecutors argued that she had planned the murder and had even asked James to bring a gun to the house that night.

In the end, Teresa was found guilty of first-degree murder and sentenced to life in prison without the possibility of parole.

Snapped season 31 episode 15 provides a fascinating and tragic look into the life of Teresa Kohnle and the events that led to her downfall. Using interviews with friends, family, and law enforcement officials, the episode explores the complex web of issues that contributed to Teresa's addiction and ultimate decision to take a life.