Ep 7. Cheryl Kunkle

Cheryl Kunkle had always been known for her love of animals. Her passion for animal rescue and rehabilitation earned her the title of "Mother Teresa of Louisa County" in Virginia. However, her kind-heartedness and good intentions took a turn for the worse when she met her husband, Andrew Flood.

Cheryl and Andrew's relationship was tumultuous from the start. Andrew was abusive towards Cheryl, and their fights often involved physical altercations. Despite this, Cheryl stayed with him and even defended him to her friends and family. However, things took a tragic turn when Andrew was found dead in their home, and Cheryl became the prime suspect.

The investigation into Andrew's death revealed a web of lies and deception. Cheryl had been forging checks in Andrew's name and had even been caught stealing from his business. She had also been having an affair with a married man, which had fueled Andrew's jealousy and anger towards her.

As the case unfolded, it became clear that Cheryl had carefully planned Andrew's murder. She had purchased a gun, and on the night of the murder, she had drugged Andrew with sleeping pills before shooting him in the head. She then staged the scene to look like a suicide, even leaving a note written in Andrew's handwriting.

Despite her attempts to cover up the crime, Cheryl was ultimately convicted of Andrew's murder and sentenced to life in prison. The episode delves into the details of the investigation and trial, as well as the impact of Cheryl's actions on her friends, family, and the animal rescue community.

Throughout the episode, interviews with those who knew Cheryl shed light on her personality and motivations. Some describe her as kind and caring, while others paint a more troubling picture of a woman with a history of manipulative behavior.

At the heart of the episode is the question of how someone who seemed to have such a strong moral compass could commit such a heinous crime. Was Cheryl driven to murder by her abusive relationship with Andrew, or was it the result of her own greed and lust for power?

Snapped season 16 episode 7 provides a thought-provoking and emotional exploration of a case that raises difficult questions about the nature of violence and human behavior. Viewers will be left with a deeper understanding of the complex web of factors that can lead someone down a path of crime and violence, and the devastating impact it can have on those around them.