Ep 8. The Newlydeads
- TV-14
- January 31, 2017
- 43 min
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7.6 (17)
A Crime to Remember season 4 episode 8 titled "The Newlydeads" tells the story of a young couple, Ned and Alice, who get married in 1940s Atlanta. They are the perfect picture of a young, happy couple until Alice's lifeless body is found in their home.
The investigation into Alice's murder quickly reveals that things were not as perfect as they seemed. It is soon discovered that Ned had a mistress and that he had been abusing Alice. The evidence against Ned builds, and the police eventually charge him with murder.
As the trial begins, the defense argues that there is no physical evidence tying Ned to the crime. However, the prosecution argues that the circumstantial evidence is overwhelming, and they call witnesses who testify to Ned's abusive behavior towards Alice. Despite the lack of physical evidence, the jury convicts Ned of murder.
"The Newlydeads" is a harrowing tale of domestic abuse and murder. The episode provides a glimpse into the lives of young couples in the 1940s and exposes the darker side of relationships that are often hidden from public view. Through interviews with experts and individuals close to the case, this episode tells a story of love turned deadly.