Ep 11. Pamela Phillips

In season 14, episode 11 of Snapped, viewers are introduced to Pamela Phillips, a wealthy and successful businesswoman living in Aspen, Colorado. Despite her seemingly perfect life, Phillips is harboring a dark secret - she conspired to have her ex-husband, real estate developer Gary Triano, murdered.

The episode delves into Phillips' background, revealing her troubled marriage to Triano and their bitter divorce. Despite receiving a large settlement in the divorce, Phillips was still resentful towards her ex-husband and wanted revenge. She enlisted the help of her ex-boyfriend, Ronald Young, to carry out the murder. Young is a career criminal with a long record of drug and fraud offenses.

The episode explores the botched murder-for-hire plot, including the unsuccessful attempt to use a bomb to kill Triano in his car while he was leaving a country club. Phillips and Young then tried to flee to Costa Rica, but were eventually arrested and extradited back to the United States. Phillips was charged with first-degree murder and sentenced to life in prison without the possibility of parole. Young received a lesser sentence in exchange for his cooperation in the case.

Throughout the episode, interviews with prosecutors, investigators, and friends of the victim provide insight into the case and the motivations behind Phillips' actions. The episode also touches on Phillips' privileged background and the lengths she went to maintain her affluent lifestyle.

Snapped season 14, episode 11 sheds light on a brutal crime and the shocking lengths one woman went to in order to seek revenge. The episode provides a glimpse into the psychology of a murderer and raises questions about how far someone will go when they feel wronged.