Ep 2. Judith Nix

Judith Nix was a homemaker, a loving wife, and a devoted mother of two. She lived in a quiet neighborhood in the suburbs of Atlanta and was loved by everyone in the community. But on August 7, 2015, everything changed when police found her husband, Michael Nix, dead in their home.

The investigation into Michael's murder was long and complicated, and the evidence led police to believe that Judith was the killer. But what could have driven this seemingly kind and gentle woman to commit such a brutal crime?

As the season 32 premiere of Snapped delved into Judith's life, we learned that she had been struggling for years with her husband's infidelity and emotional abuse. Michael had been seeing other women behind her back for years, leaving Judith feeling betrayed and alone. She had even sought counseling to try and save their marriage, but Michael refused to change his ways.

As the evidence against Judith mounted, her family and friends were left in shock. They never would have believed that she was capable of such violence. But the more they learned about Michael's treatment of Judith, the more they began to understand the depths of her pain and desperation.

In interviews with Judith's loved ones, we heard about the toll that Michael's behavior had taken on her. They spoke of how he had belittled her, called her names, and made her feel worthless. On the night of his murder, Judith had finally snapped and taken matters into her own hands.

But even as we heard Judith's side of the story, there were still plenty of questions left unanswered. The prosecution argued that Judith had planned the murder beforehand and tried to cover up her tracks afterwards. They pointed to forensic evidence that they believed proved Judith's guilt.

As the Snapped episode continued, we followed the trial as it unfolded. The defense argued that Judith had acted in the heat of the moment, driven by years of abuse. They pointed to the fact that Judith had never been in trouble with the law before and that she was a low risk for re-offending.

Ultimately, it was up to the jury to decide whether Judith's actions were a premeditated murder or a crime of passion. The verdict shocked everyone involved in the case and left Judith and her family to pick up the pieces of their shattered lives.

As always, Snapped provided a comprehensive look at the case, with interviews from both sides and detailed reconstructions of the crime. It was a gripping and emotional episode that highlighted the dangers of domestic abuse and the devastating impact it can have on a person's life.