Ep 5. Susan Gigliotti

In Snapped season 31 episode 5 titled "Susan Gigliotti," viewers are introduced to the case of a woman who is accused of murdering her husband. Susan Gigliotti was a homemaker who lived in an affluent neighborhood in Houston, Texas with her husband, Tony. The couple had three children together and appeared to have a happy and stable marriage. However, in 2018, Tony was found dead in the couple's home, with Susan as the prime suspect.

The episode begins by detailing the events leading up to Tony's death. Susan had allegedly been unhappy in her marriage and had been having an affair with a man named Steven. According to Steven, Susan had confided in him that she wanted to leave her husband and start a new life with him. However, on the night of September 17th, 2018, Tony was found dead in his home. He had been shot in the head and his body was found lying on his bed.

The police immediately suspected Susan of the murder and she was brought in for questioning. During the interrogation, Susan claimed that she had been asleep in another room when Tony was killed and had heard nothing. However, the police found the murder weapon in the couple's home and evidence pointed towards Susan as the perpetrator.

As the investigation continued, more evidence against Susan began to surface. It was revealed that she had taken out a life insurance policy on Tony just months before his death, which made her the sole beneficiary. She had also withdrawn large sums of money from their joint bank account in the days leading up to the murder. In addition, witnesses reported that they had seen Susan driving around the neighborhood the night of the murder, which contradicted her alibi.

Despite her claims of innocence, Susan was eventually charged with Tony's murder and went to trial. However, her defense team argued that there was no concrete evidence linking her to the crime and that the prosecution had relied on circumstantial evidence. They also suggested that Tony's death could have been a suicide, as he had been struggling with depression and had allegedly made suicidal statements in the past.

Ultimately, the jury found Susan guilty of murder and she was sentenced to life in prison without the possibility of parole. The episode ends with interviews with Tony's family members and friends, who express their shock and sadness at his untimely death and the role that Susan played in it.

Overall, Snapped season 31 episode 5 provides a detailed and gripping account of a high-profile murder case. The episode explores the complex motives and relationships that can lead to such a tragic outcome, while also highlighting the importance of forensic evidence in solving crimes.