Ep 4. Prom Mom

Murder Made Me Famous season 4 episode 4, titled "Prom Mom" delves into the story of Melissa Drexler, a young woman who made national headlines in 1997 when she gave birth to a baby boy in the bathroom at her high school prom and then strangled him to death before discarding his body in a trash can. The episode explores the lead up to the tragic event, including Melissa's upbringing and the struggles she faced as a teenager.

Through interviews with friends, classmates, and members of law enforcement, viewers gain a deeper understanding of Melissa's psyche and the circumstances that led to her committing such a heinous crime. The episode also examines the media frenzy surrounding the case and the impact it had on Melissa's trial and subsequent sentence.

As the episode unfolds, viewers are presented with evidence from the crime scene and interviews with experts in the field of forensic pathology. The show takes a detailed look at what forensic evidence was gathered, how it was analyzed, and how it was subsequently used to build a case against Melissa.

Throughout the episode, viewers are forced to question their own moral compass as they consider the actions of a young woman who took the life of her own child. Told with sensitivity and objectivity, "Prom Mom" is a haunting exploration of a crime that shocked the world and made Melissa Drexler a household name.