American Greed: Scams, Scoundrels and Scandals Season 10 Episode 2

American Greed: Scams, Scoundrels and Scandals Season 10 Episode 2 The Surfer Slayer?

  • April 7, 2016

The episode titled "The Surfer Slayer" from season 10 of the show American Greed: Scams, Scoundrels and Scandals revolves around a murderous and greedy couple, Skylar Deleon and his wife Jennifer Henderson. The couple is infamous for a series of heinous crimes committed in the early 2000s, including the brutal murder of two yachtsmen, Tom and Jackie Hawks, and the death of a 28-year-old surfer, Jon Jarvi.

The episode sheds light on the story of Skylar Deleon, who was a former child actor starring in shows like Mighty Morphin Power Rangers. Deleon, who had a criminal past and a history of drug addiction, had racked up substantial debts and faced numerous lawsuits when he met and married Jennifer Henderson, a stripper. Together, they hatched a sinister plan of luring wealthy couples, including the Hawks, with the promise of a test sail, then overpowering them, throwing them overboard, tying them to the anchor, and stealing their yacht.

The episode features interviews with the victims' families, law enforcement officials, and legal experts, alongside a range of archival footage and reenactments that provide a detailed account of the crimes and the investigation that led to the couple's arrest. It tells the story of how the couple was finally caught, thanks to the bravery of one of their friends who secretly recorded their confession and provided it as evidence to the authorities.

The episode also highlights the key role played by financial fraud in the couple's crimes, especially their use of stolen identities and forged documents to gain the trust of their victims and access their assets. It shows how the couple's quest for money and material luxuries had turned them into ruthless killers, willing to do anything to fulfill their desires, including deceiving, robbing, and murdering innocent people.

Overall, "The Surfer Slayer" episode of American Greed: Scams, Scoundrels and Scandals is a gripping and chilling account of one of the most notorious murder cases in recent history, that exposes the dark side of human greed and the dangers of blind trust. It provides a cautionary tale of how financial fraud can lead to deadly consequences and the importance of being vigilant and following basic safety precautions when dealing with strangers.

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  • First Aired
    April 7, 2016
  • Language
    English