Ep 6. Sam & Colette Collins

Sam and Colette Collins are a married couple in rural Kentucky who enjoy a life of simplicity. They work hard and enjoy their time together. However, a shocking murder changes everything for these lovebirds.

In January of 2010, Sam pulls up to their small brick home to find his father and stepmother brutally murdered. The couple was found shot and stabbed to death in their own bed. Immediately, Sam and Colette are taken in for questioning as suspects. Their collective stories match, except for a few minor details. Authorities become suspicious of their involvement.

As evidence begins to surface, the case against the Collins' becomes stronger. They discover that Sam's father had money saved up in a bank account, and the couple had been dipping into that account. The evidence against them continues to mount, and they are ultimately charged with the murders.

As details emerge, it is revealed that the couple had planned the murders together for months. They had done research on how to commit the perfect murder, including how to clean up evidence and what type of weapon to use. Colette had even purchased a special suit and gloves to wear during the killings.

Through interviews with family members and law enforcement officials, the episode explores the shocking events that led to the murders and the subsequent investigation. Surviving family members are interviewed, painting a picture of a couple that seemed ordinary on the surface. However, beneath the surface, there was a sinister plot to eliminate Sam's parents and collect their monetary inheritance.

As the trial begins, both Sam and Colette try to put the blame on each other. Colette claims that Sam was the mastermind behind the plan, while Sam claims that Colette was the one who pushed him to follow through with it. They both receive the maximum sentence for their crimes and are sentenced to life in prison.

Throughout the episode, the investigation, interviews, and court proceedings highlight the twisted dynamic between the couple. As they sit in their prison cells, they continue to blame each other. Their love may have been strong, but their desire for money and an easy life proved to be stronger.

This episode of Snapped: Killer Couples provides a chilling insight into the minds of Sam and Colette Collins. The investigation and trial ultimately reveal a story of greed, betrayal, and the darkness that can exist within a seemingly ordinary marriage.