Ep 19. Anne Marie Stout

In this episode of Snapped, we delve into the case of Anne Marie Stout. Stout, a successful real estate agent living in Florida, is accused of the murder of her husband, Jeffery.

The episode begins with an introduction to Stout's life prior to the murder. She had a successful career in real estate, was a mother to two children, and had a seemingly happy marriage to Jeffery. However, things began to unravel when Jeffery filed for divorce, citing infidelity by Stout. The divorce proceedings were contentious, with both parties making accusations against each other.

On the night of September 9th, 2006, Jeffery was found dead in his car at the bottom of a canal in Palm Beach County. At the time, it was believed that he had committed suicide by driving into the canal. However, as the investigation continued, it became clear that Jeffery's death was not a suicide but a homicide.

As the investigation continued, Stout became a prime suspect in the case. One of the key pieces of evidence against her was a note that Jeffery had written to her, accusing her of stealing money from him. The note was found in Stout's purse, and she claimed that it was a forgery. However, handwriting analysis proved that the note was, in fact, written by Jeffery.

Stout also had a motive for killing Jeffery, as the divorce proceedings were not going in her favor. She stood to lose a significant amount of money and custody of her children. The prosecution argued that Stout killed Jeffery in order to prevent him from testifying against her in their divorce proceedings.

The trial was a dramatic affair, with both sides presenting their evidence and witnesses. The defense argued that there was not enough evidence to prove that Stout had committed the crime and that the prosecution's case relied too heavily on circumstantial evidence. However, the prosecution argued that the evidence against Stout was compelling and that she had a clear motive for killing Jeffery.

In the end, Stout was found guilty of the murder of her husband and sentenced to life in prison without the possibility of parole. The case was seen as a victory for the prosecution, who had argued that Stout had taken the life of her husband in order to avoid the consequences of her actions.

Overall, this episode of Snapped is a chilling reminder that sometimes the people we think we know the best can be hiding dark secrets. Stout's story is a cautionary tale about the dangers of greed and manipulation, and how they can ultimately lead to tragic consequences.