Ep 8. Monique Berkley

In season 8 episode 8 of the true crime show Snapped, viewers are introduced to Monique Berkley, a nurse and mother from Maryland who is accused of killing her estranged husband, Darnell Days.

The episode begins by chronicling Berkley and Days' tumultuous relationship, which was filled with arguments, accusations of infidelity, and physical altercations. Despite their rocky history, the couple continued to see each other and even had a son together.

But in May 2013, Days was found shot to death in his car, and all eyes immediately turned to Berkley as the prime suspect. Investigators discovered that she had purchased a gun and ammunition just days before the murder, and that she had a history of mental health issues.

Prosecutors argued that Berkley had committed the crime out of jealousy and rage, fueled by Days' relationship with another woman. They also presented evidence that she had searched for information on how to commit the perfect murder and had attempted to cover her tracks by using a disposable phone to communicate with Days in the days leading up to his death.

Berkley, however, maintained her innocence, insisting that she had nothing to do with the murder and that she loved Days. She claimed that she had purchased the gun for self-defense, as she had been receiving threatening messages from an unknown person.

Throughout the episode, viewers hear from friends and family members of both Berkley and Days, who offer their own perspectives on the couple's relationship and the events leading up to the murder. They also see footage from Berkley's trial, which was marked by emotional testimony and heated exchanges between the prosecution and defense teams.

Ultimately, the jury is tasked with deciding whether Berkley is guilty of murder or whether she was simply a victim of circumstance. The episode ends with the verdict and the aftermath of the trial, leaving viewers to ponder the true nature of what happened between Berkley and Days.