Snapped: Killer Couples Season 2 Episode 9 Cynthia Coffman & James Marlow
- TV-14
- February 23, 2014
- 43 min
Cynthia Coffman and James Marlow were a seemingly normal couple living in Las Vegas, but appearances can be deceiving. Both had troubled pasts, and when they met, their dark sides collided and fueled a murderous journey.
In the early 1980s, Cynthia was a single mother of two, working as a waitress. She was also a compulsive liar and had been diagnosed with borderline personality disorder. James, on the other hand, was a U.S. Marine veteran with a history of violent behavior and addiction issues.
The couple met at a bar and immediately fell for each other. They bonded over their troubled pasts and formed a twisted bond fueled by a shared desire for violence. They soon began committing crimes together, including robberies and home invasions.
But their most heinous act came in 1986 when they kidnapped a young woman named Corinna Novis. They held her captive for days, sexually assaulting her and torturing her before finally killing her and dumping her body in the desert.
The couple's reign of terror finally came to an end when they were caught by police and charged with Novis's murder. Cynthia pleaded guilty and became the first woman in Nevada to be sentenced to death. James was also convicted and sentenced to death.
The episode explores the psychology of killer couples and how the combination of their individual mental illnesses and toxic relationship led to their murderous acts. It also delves into the legal and ethical issues surrounding capital punishment and whether Cynthia and James deserved to be executed for their crimes.
The episode features interviews with law enforcement officials, mental health experts, and those who knew Cynthia and James personally. It also includes reenactments of the crimes and court proceedings.
Overall, Snapped: Killer Couples season 2 episode 9 offers a chilling glimpse into the twisted and deadly relationship between Cynthia Coffman and James Marlow and raises thought-provoking questions about the nature of evil and justice.
