Ep 1. Twisted Thrills

In the first episode of Deadly Women season 5, titled "Twisted Thrills," viewers are presented with three distinct cases of women who committed heinous crimes. The episode begins with the case of Elisa McNabney, a California attorney who in 2001 murdered her husband Larry McNabney, a prominent horse breeder. Elisa had a history of fraudulent behavior and had been embezzling money from her clients when she married Larry, who himself had a criminal past. The couple's marriage was filled with abuse and addiction, and Larry's sudden death was initially thought to have been caused by a severe asthma attack. However, after a thorough investigation, it was discovered that Elisa had killed her husband and fled with his money. The case gained national attention and Elisa was eventually apprehended and sentenced to life in prison.

The second case in "Twisted Thrills" is that of Tamara Rand, a woman who fell in love with a man named Michael Reese while he was serving time in prison. Tamara went to great lengths to help Michael escape from jail, and the couple went on a crime spree across the country, robbing banks and killing people. Their journey came to an end when they were eventually apprehended and sentenced to death. Tamara's trial was especially notable because she defended herself and even used her opening statement to declare her love for Michael.

The final case in the episode is that of Dr. Debora Green, a successful physician who in 1995 attempted to murder her husband and children by setting fire to their home. Debora was motivated by a bitter divorce and child custody battle, but her attempt was foiled when her children managed to escape the blaze and alert authorities. Debora was eventually sentenced to life in prison, and many of her colleagues and friends were shocked by her actions.

Throughout the episode, interviews with family members, experts, and law enforcement officials shed light on the motives and psychology behind these women's crimes. "Twisted Thrills" highlights the ways in which desperation, obsession, and a desire for power can drive someone to commit extreme acts of violence. The episode is a chilling reminder of the capacity for human cruelty, and serves as a cautionary tale about the dangers of allowing our emotions to override our sense of morality.