Killer Couples Season 3 Episode 8 Hunt-Fotopoulos

In episode 8 of Killer Couples season 3, we dive into the case of James and Bobbi Jo Fotopoulos, a Florida couple who plotted to commit multiple murders.

James was a former police officer and Bobbi Jo was his wife and a stripper. The couple had a tumultuous relationship, riddled with infidelity and substance abuse. They allegedly concocted a plan to rob a bank and murder anyone who got in their way.

The couple enlisted the help of a man named Hunter, a drifter who they met at a bar. Hunter was promised a cut of the money and agreed to help carry out the plan.

On November 4, 1990, the trio carried out their plan to rob the bank. They held the bank employees hostage and demanded $250,000 from the bank's vault. However, the bank's security measures prevented them from getting their hands on the money.

In a fit of rage, James and Bobbi Jo began shooting the hostages. Hunter attempted to stop them, but he too was shot. The couple fled the scene, leaving behind three dead hostages and one seriously injured.

After an intense manhunt, James and Bobbi Jo were apprehended and charged with multiple counts of murder. Hunter survived his injuries and was also charged for his involvement in the robbery and murders.

The trial was highly publicized and the couple's volatile relationship was brought to light. They both claimed that the other had masterminded the plan and that they were only following orders.

In the end, James and Bobbi Jo were both sentenced to death. Hunter was sentenced to life in prison without parole.

The Hunt-Fotopoulos case is a chilling example of how a troubled relationship can lead to heinous crimes. The episode explores the motives and mindset of the couple, as well as the impact their actions had on the victims' families and the community as a whole.

Killer Couples continues to provide a captivating look into the darker side of love and the devastating consequences that can result from toxic relationships.