Wives with Knives Season 3 Episode 2 The Sexual Misfit
- TV14
- December 5, 2014
- 43 min
Wives with Knives is an American true crime series that premiered on Investigation Discovery in November 2012. The show focuses on cases where women have committed violent crimes against their partners or spouses and explores the psychological factors that led to these acts.
In season 3 episode 2, titled "The Sexual Misfit," the show features the case of a woman named Shannon who turns to murder after years of sexual and emotional abuse. Shannon Devey was raised in a strict, conservative family and her mother instilled in her the belief that sex should only be for procreation. When Shannon met her future husband, Jeff, she was still a virgin and he convinced her to have sex with him before they got married.
Jeff turned out to be emotionally abusive and controlling, and Shannon felt trapped in the marriage. She was afraid to leave him because she had no financial independence and had been cut off from her family. Jeff also coerced her into having unwanted sexual encounters with other men and women, which left her feeling ashamed and alone.
After years of suffering in silence, Shannon met a man named Alex online and began an affair with him. Alex was also in a troubled marriage and the two found solace in each other's company. However, when Jeff found out about the affair, he became even more violent towards Shannon and threatened to kill her if she left him.
One night, after a particularly brutal argument, Shannon snapped and grabbed a knife from the kitchen. She intended to scare Jeff but ended up stabbing him repeatedly. Jeff died from his injuries and Shannon was arrested for murder.
The episode explores how Shannon's strict upbringing and traumatic experiences with Jeff led to her eventual breakdown and violent act. It also examines the legal implications of her actions and the impact on her family and friends.
Overall, "The Sexual Misfit" is a compelling episode that sheds light on the devastating effects of domestic violence and the complex psychological factors that can lead to murder.
