Ep 11. Laurie Bembenek

Laurie Bembenek was a young woman with a promising future. She worked as a model and a police officer in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. However, her life took a turn for the worse when she was accused of murdering her husband's ex-wife, Christine Schultz.

The case against Bembenek was circumstantial, with no physical evidence connecting her to the crime. Nonetheless, she was charged and convicted of first-degree murder and sentenced to life in prison without the possibility of parole.

Bembenek maintained her innocence throughout her trial and subsequent incarceration. She became a cause célèbre, with many people believing that she was the victim of a miscarriage of justice.

Snapped season 28 episode 11 explores the case of Laurie Bembenek, examining the evidence against her and the circumstances of her arrest, trial, and conviction. The episode features interviews with Bembenek's supporters and detractors, her family members, and legal experts.

The episode delves into the possible motives for the murder, including the question of whether Bembenek was jealous of Christine Schultz's relationship with her husband. It also examines the way that the media portrayed Bembenek, with some newspapers dubbing her "the runaway bride" and painting her as a seductress who used her feminine wiles to manipulate men.

Despite her protests of innocence, Bembenek's appeals were unsuccessful, and she remained behind bars for over a decade. However, in 1990, she managed to escape from prison, sparking a nationwide manhunt. After eight days on the run, she was apprehended in Thunder Bay, Ontario, Canada.

Bembenek's escape and subsequent extradition to the United States became a major news story, with many people cheering her on as a symbol of defiance against an unjust legal system. However, her freedom was short-lived, and she was returned to prison to serve out the remainder of her sentence.

In the years since Bembenek's conviction, her case has been the subject of numerous books, TV shows, and films. Many people continue to believe that she was wrongly convicted, and that the real killer of Christine Schultz has never been brought to justice.

Snapped season 28 episode 11 offers a balanced and compelling examination of this controversial case. Whether you believe in Bembenek's innocence or guilt, this episode is sure to leave you with a lot to think about.