Ep 32. Shawna Nelson
- December 4, 2011
Shawna Nelson, the featured subject of Snapped season 8 episode 32, seems to have it all together: a stable job as a police officer, a loving husband, and two kids. However, as the episode unfolds, we learn that her seemingly perfect life is not what it seems.
The episode begins with a 911 call reporting shots fired outside of a Colorado Springs hospital. The victim, Heather Garraus, had just finished her shift as a nurse when she was gunned down in the parking lot. Through interviews with friends and family, we learn that Heather had recently broken off an affair with Shawna, who was also married and had a child.
As investigators look into the case, they begin to uncover a web of lies and deceit. The evidence against Shawna starts to pile up as witnesses come forward, claiming that she had bragged about killing Heather. Phone records and surveillance footage also put Shawna near the scene of the crime.
Despite the mounting evidence, Shawna maintains her innocence throughout the investigation. As the trial approaches, her defense team argues that the prosecution has no physical evidence linking Shawna to the crime. However, the prosecution argues that the circumstantial evidence is strong enough to prove beyond a reasonable doubt that Shawna was responsible for Heather's murder.
In the end, the jury finds Shawna guilty of first-degree murder. As she is led away in handcuffs, her friends and family are left to grapple with the shocking revelation that the woman they knew and loved was capable of such violence.
Overall, Snapped season 8 episode 32 offers a gripping and chilling look at the dark side of human nature. Through the lens of Shawna Nelson's story, the episode explores the devastating consequences of obsession, jealousy, and betrayal.