Ep 20. Lisa Whedbee

Lisa Whedbee seemed to have it all -- a beautiful family, a successful business, and a comfortable life in a small town in North Carolina. However, behind closed doors, her marriage was slowly deteriorating, and Lisa's mental health was declining as a result.

In Snapped season 8 episode 20, viewers are taken through the events leading up to Lisa Whedbee's shocking double murder. Through interviews with family members, law enforcement officials, and journalists, the episode provides a comprehensive look into the personality and psyche of the once-beloved mother and wife.

The episode begins with a background of Lisa's life and career, highlighting her successful business as a wedding planner and decorator. Viewers see clips of Lisa interacting with clients and admiring her handiwork as she sets up beautiful weddings and receptions. But as the episode progresses, cracks start to appear in Lisa's seemingly perfect life.

Lisa's husband, Brad, had been cheating on her for years, and Lisa had suffered through mental health issues, including depression. As the couple's problems continued to escalate, Lisa started drinking heavily and had several run-ins with law enforcement.

One evening, Lisa and Brad got into a heated argument, and Lisa decided to leave the house. However, instead of heading out for a walk or driving around, Lisa drove to a local gun store and purchased a .38 revolver. She went back home, where she found Brad sleeping on the couch.

What happened next is a mystery, but law enforcement found Brad and Lisa's daughter, 14-year-old Whitley, fatally shot in the head. Lisa Whedbee had fled the scene.

The episode then delves into the investigation, with interviews from police officers and detectives who worked the case. Through their insights, viewers slowly piece together the events of that tragic evening.

After the murders, Lisa fled to Georgia, where she sold the murder weapon and tried to start a new life under an assumed name. However, she was eventually caught by police and extradited back to North Carolina.

The prosecution argued that Lisa murdered her daughter and husband out of anger and revenge and that she was fully aware of what she was doing. The defense, however, argued that Lisa was mentally ill and did not fully understand the consequences of her actions at the time of the murders.

In the end, Lisa Whedbee was found guilty of two counts of first-degree murder and sentenced to life in prison without the possibility of parole.

Through interviews with friends, family members, and law enforcement officials, Snapped season 8 episode 20 provides a comprehensive and emotional look into the tragic events surrounding Lisa Whedbee's double murder. It raises questions about the intersection of mental health and violent crime, and the lengths to which people will go when pushed to the brink.