Dateline On ID Season 6 Episode 12 Obsession: The Jodi Arias Story

In season 6, episode 12 of Dateline On ID, the show explores the story of Jodi Arias and her tumultuous relationship with Travis Alexander that ultimately led to his murder. The episode, titled "Obsession: The Jodi Arias Story," delves into the intimate details of their relationship and the events that led up to the brutal killing.

Arias and Alexander met in 2006 at a conference in Las Vegas and started a relationship soon after. However, their relationship was far from perfect. Arias, who was living in California at the time, began to exhibit obsessive behavior towards Alexander, including stalking him on social media and showing up unannounced at his home in Arizona.

Despite the warning signs, Alexander continued to see Arias, and the two became involved in a passionate, but tumultuous, relationship. Their ups and downs included times when Alexander would break off the relationship, only to have Arias win him back with her charm and persuasion.

Over time, the relationship became more volatile, and in 2008, Alexander ended it for good. Arias, however, wasn't ready to let go. She continued to contact him through phone calls, text messages, and even showing up unannounced at his home. Friends and family of Alexander expressed concern about Arias' behavior, but he seemed to take it in stride, even accepting her invitation to join her on a trip to Cancun.

On June 4, 2008, Alexander's friends, concerned about not having heard from him, visited his home to check on him. What they found was a gruesome crime scene – Alexander had been brutally murdered, suffering multiple stab wounds and a gunshot to the head.

The investigation pointed to Arias as the perpetrator. She initially denied any involvement, but after forensic evidence linked her to the crime scene, she changed her story to claim self-defense. The case went to trial, and after a highly publicized and emotionally charged trial, Arias was found guilty of first-degree murder.

However, even after the trial, the story continued to unfold. Arias continued to make headlines with her bizarre behavior, including attempted suicide, a jailhouse interview with a local news station, and a public clash with her defense attorney.

"Obsession: The Jodi Arias Story" takes viewers on a journey through the highs and lows of Arias and Alexander's relationship, unraveling the layers of obsession that ultimately led to murder. With interviews from friends and family of both Arias and Alexander, as well as expert analysis, the episode provides a comprehensive look at one of the most notorious crimes of our time.