Ep 19. Hilma Marie Witte

Hilma Marie Witte appeared to be a devoted wife and mother of four, but behind closed doors, she was leading a double life. In episode 19 of season 31 of Snapped, we take a deeper look into the murder case surrounding Witte.

Friends and family describe Witte as a loving and kind person, always willing to lend a hand and help others. However, her husband, Paul Witte, began to suspect that she was having an affair with a man named Matthew Holten. The couple underwent counseling to try and work through their issues, but tensions continued to rise.

On the night of October 11, 2001, Paul Witte was found shot to death in his home gym. Hilma initially told police that she had been out grocery shopping at the time of the murder, but her story quickly began to fall apart.

As police conducted their investigation, they discovered that Hilma had been having an affair with Matthew Holten for over a year. They also uncovered evidence linking her to the murder weapon, a .25 caliber handgun. Despite her protests of innocence, Hilma was arrested and charged with first-degree murder.

Throughout the trial, Hilma maintained that she did not kill her husband and that she was being framed by Matthew Holten. However, the evidence against her was overwhelming, and she was ultimately found guilty and sentenced to life in prison without the possibility of parole.

The episode also explores the impact of the murder on both families. Paul Witte's family was devastated by his loss, while Hilma's family struggled to come to terms with the fact that someone they loved could be capable of such a heinous act.

As with many episodes of Snapped, the viewers are left to ponder the question of what drove Hilma Witte to commit murder. Was it a jealous rage over her husband's suspicions of infidelity, or was it a calculated act driven by her desire to be with Matthew Holten? The episode provides a fascinating look into the psychology behind the crime and the impact it had on those involved.