Ep 22. Anne Marie Stout

Anne Marie Stout was a woman living the good life in Iowa when she turned to a life of crime in order to keep her luxurious lifestyle. This Snapped episode focuses on her rise to notoriety and her eventual downfall.

The episode begins by introducing Anne Marie Stout, a woman who seemed to have it all. She was a successful real estate agent and was well known in her community as a patron of the arts. But it was all a façade, as Anne Marie was actually in deep financial trouble and was struggling to keep up with her lavish spending habits.

Anne Marie's troubles began when she and her husband, a local doctor named John, divorced. Following the divorce, Anne Marie received a large settlement that she used to buy a lavish home and begin living a life of luxury. However, she soon found herself in financial trouble and turned to a life of crime in order to keep up appearances.

Anne Marie began forging and cashing John's checks, eventually amassing over $100,000 in stolen funds. But her criminal enterprise didn't stop there. Anne Marie also began stealing jewelry from her clients and pawning it for cash. And when one of her clients threatened to go to the police, Anne Marie lured her to a remote location and attacked her with a stun gun.

Despite her attempts to cover up her tracks, Anne Marie's crimes eventually caught up with her. She was arrested and charged with theft and assault, and faced up to 25 years in prison. However, her trial was anything but straightforward. Anne Marie attempted to use her charm and intelligence to manipulate her way out of trouble, even trying to convince a judge to release her on bail. But ultimately, the evidence against her was too strong, and she was found guilty on all charges.

The episode also features interviews with Anne Marie's friends and family members, who provide insight into her personality and behavior. Many of them were shocked to learn of her criminal activities, as Anne Marie had always seemed like such an upstanding member of their community.

Overall, Snapped season 7 episode 22 offers a chilling look into the mind of a criminal mastermind. Anne Marie's story is a cautionary tale about the dangers of greed and the lengths that some people will go to in order to maintain their luxurious lifestyles.