Ep 10. Mothers Who Kill

In season 3 episode 10 of Deadly Women, the focus is on mothers who commit murder. This episode explores the cases of women who have taken the lives of their own children or the children of others.

The first case discussed is that of Michelle Sue Tharp, a mother of three who killed her youngest child, a 6-month-old baby boy named Brandon. Tharp claimed that she had found Brandon unresponsive in his crib, but medical professionals quickly determined that he had suffered from blunt force trauma and shaken baby syndrome. Tharp was sentenced to life in prison.

The second case examined is that of Suzanne Capper, a young mother who helped kidnap and torture a teenage girl named Suzanne Capper, who was eventually burned alive. Capper and her accomplices had believed that the victim had stolen from them and sought to teach her a lesson. Capper was sentenced to life in prison.

The third case discussed is that of Christa Pike, a teenage mother who was convicted of the brutal murder of a fellow student at her vocational school in Knoxville, Tennessee. Pike and her boyfriend, who was also involved in the crime, killed the victim by hitting her with a rock and carving a pentagram into her chest. Pike was sentenced to death, making her the youngest woman in the United States to be sentenced to death since the reinstatement of the death penalty in 1976.

The final case examined is that of Lynn Turner, a former police officer and mother of two who was convicted of murdering both her husband and boyfriend by poisoning them with antifreeze. Turner had been motivated by financial gain and the desire to be with another man. She was sentenced to life in prison.

Throughout the episode, expert commentators provide insight into the psychology of these mothers who kill, and how they differ from other types of female killers. The show also highlights the impact that these crimes have on the victims' families and communities.

Overall, Deadly Women season 3 episode 10 is a chilling exploration of the dark side of motherhood, and the extent to which some women are willing to go to achieve their goals or satisfy their needs. The cases presented are disturbing and tragic, but also serve as a reminder of the importance of seeking justice for victims and holding perpetrators accountable for their actions.