Beauty Queen Murders Season 1 Episode 5 If Looks Could Kill
- TV-14
- October 29, 2013
- 43 min
In the fifth episode of season one of Beauty Queen Murders, titled "If Looks Could Kill," viewers are taken into the murky world of pageantry, where the desire to win often leads to intense competition and even darker passions. The episode focuses on the shocking murder of 19-year-old beauty queen Brianna Kliesmet, who was found dead in her apartment in the small town of Greenville, Wisconsin.
As the investigation into Brianna's death begins, detectives quickly discover that the young pageant queen had many enemies. From her fellow contestants to jealous ex-boyfriends, anyone could have had a motive to kill Brianna. The search for her killer takes investigators down a twisted path of secrets and lies, and at the heart of it all is Brianna's obsession with her looks.
Through interviews with friends, family, and law enforcement officials, the episode paints a picture of a young woman whose entire identity was wrapped up in her beauty. Brianna had spent years competing in beauty pageants, winning numerous titles and using the winnings to pay for cosmetic procedures. She was never satisfied with her appearance and constantly sought out new ways to improve it, even if it meant taking dangerous and illegal measures.
But as the investigation unfolds, it becomes clear that Brianna's obsession with beauty may have been her downfall. The episode delves into the world of underground pill sales, where young women seeking to enhance their looks turn to unregulated and potentially deadly substances. Brianna was one of these women, and it's revealed that she had purchased a number of illegal pills in the days leading up to her death.
The episode also explores the cutthroat world of pageantry, where young women are often pitted against each other in a battle for the crown. Brianna's fellow contestants are interviewed, and it becomes clear that there was no love lost between her and some of her closest rivals. As detectives dig deeper, they uncover a web of jealousy, betrayal, and even blackmail that may have played a role in Brianna's murder.
Ultimately, the investigation leads to a shocking twist that no one could have predicted. "If Looks Could Kill" offers a chilling look at the dark side of beauty and the deadly consequences that can come from the pursuit of perfection.