It Takes a Killer Season 1 Episode 21 A Woman Scorned

A Woman Scorned is the twenty-first episode of season 1 of It Takes a Killer. The episode recounts the story of Judy Buenoano, a woman who murdered her son and attempted to murder her fiancé and husband for financial gains.

Judy Buenoano had a troubled life. She was born into poverty and had a difficult childhood. She was abused by her mother and was forced to drop out of school at a young age. She struggled to make ends meet and turned to prostitution to earn money.

Judy met her first husband, James Goodyear, while working as a prostitute. They got married and had a son, Michael. However, their marriage was short-lived, and they soon got divorced. Judy was awarded custody of their son.

In 1971, Michael fell ill and was admitted to the hospital. Judy claimed that he had contracted meningitis, but no evidence was found to support her claim. Michael died soon after. It was believed that Judy had poisoned him with arsenic, which caused his death.

Judy received an insurance payout from Michael's death. She used the money to buy a house and a car. She met her second husband, Bobby Morris, in 1976. They got engaged and planned to marry. However, Bobby fell ill, and Judy claimed that he had contracted hepatitis. Again, no evidence was found to support her claim. Bobby survived, but he was left with permanent health problems.

Judy and Bobby got married in 1978. They lived together in a house that Judy had bought with the insurance payout from Michael's death. Over the years, Judy subjected Bobby to physical and emotional abuse. She also attempted to murder him several times. Judy poisoned Bobby with arsenic, mercury, and other toxic substances. Bobby suffered from various health problems and was frequently hospitalized.

In 1983, Judy and Bobby went on a fishing trip. Bobby fell into the water and drowned. His death was initially suspected to be accidental, but an autopsy revealed that he had been poisoned with arsenic. Judy was arrested and charged with murder.

During Judy's trial, it was revealed that she had also attempted to murder her fiancé and had poisoned her own mother. Judy was found guilty of murder and attempted murder. She was sentenced to death.

A Woman Scorned is a chilling account of a woman who resorted to murder to satisfy her greed and seek revenge on those who had wronged her. The episode shows how Judy Buenoano was able to deceive people and get away with her crimes for many years. The episode also highlights the importance of forensic science in solving crimes and bringing criminals to justice.