Ep 2. Jessica McCord

In season 6 episode 2 of Snapped, titled "Jessica McCord," viewers are taken through the shocking case of a woman who murdered her ex-husband and his new wife while their children were in the house.

Jessica McCord was a former beauty queen and pageant organizer who had been divorced from her husband, Scott, for several years. Despite the divorce, Jessica and Scott had remained in contact as they co-parented their two children. However, things took a turn for the worse when Scott began dating another woman, Janet.

According to authorities, on the night of the murder, Jessica and her current husband, Jeff, drove to Scott's house with the intention of taking back custody of their children. However, once inside the house, Jessica pulled out a gun and shot both Scott and Janet multiple times, killing them both. The couple's children were in the house at the time of the murders and were unharmed. Jessica and Jeff then fled the scene, but were eventually caught and arrested.

Throughout the episode, viewers are shown interviews with family members, friends, and law enforcement officials, who paint a picture of a woman consumed by jealousy and resentment towards her ex-husband and his new partner. According to those who knew her, Jessica was a controlling and possessive person who was unable to move on from her failed marriage.

The episode also delves into the legal proceedings surrounding the case, including Jessica and Jeff's trial and sentencing. Despite her claims of self-defense and insanity, Jessica was ultimately found guilty of both murders and sentenced to life in prison without the possibility of parole. Jeff, who was found guilty of aiding and abetting Jessica in the murders, received a sentence of 60 years in prison.

As with many episodes of Snapped, "Jessica McCord" leaves viewers with more questions than answers. What drove Jessica to commit such a heinous act? Was she truly insane, or simply consumed by jealousy and rage? And what about the couple's children, who are now left without both parents? While we may never know the full truth behind this tragic case, Snapped provides a compelling and suspenseful look into one of the most shocking murders in recent memory.