Ep 3. Lethal Romance

In the seventh season of the true crime series Fatal Vows, episode three titled "Lethal Romance" delves into the tragic story of a couple, Debra and David. The couple had been married for over two decades and had raised three children together, seemingly living a happy life in their small town in Indiana. However, things took a drastic turn when Debra found out about David's infidelity.

Debra was devastated by the betrayal and decided to leave David, but he begged for forgiveness and promised to make amends. Debra eventually gave in and the couple decided to attend marriage counseling to work on their issues. It seemed like the therapy was doing wonders for their relationship, and the couple decided to take a trip to South Africa to rekindle their love and start fresh.

While on the trip, Debra confided in a friend that David was attempting to woo her with grand gestures and gifts, and that she was unsure if she could truly trust him. However, her fears were set aside by David's words of love and devotion, and they returned from the trip with renewed hope for their future.

But their happiness would be short-lived, as a few months later, David was discovered lying dead in his bed with a single gunshot wound to the head. Debra was the only suspect; however, she claimed that the gun had discharged accidentally while they were having an intimate moment. The investigation was further complicated by the discovery of a mysterious box, left behind by David, which contained a shocking secret.

As detectives dug deeper, they began to unravel a complex web of lies, deception, and betrayal that had ultimately led to David's tragic end. The episode features interviews with friends, family, and law enforcement officials involved in the case, as well as footage from court proceedings that shed light on the events leading up to David's untimely death.

"Lethal Romance" of Fatal Vows illustrates how love can often be dangerous and how even the most seemingly perfect relationships can be hiding deadly secrets. The episode is a reminder that we never truly know what is happening behind closed doors and that not everything is as it seems.