Writing Snapped Inmates

Status: Incarcerated  On Oxygen's Snapped, Season 9, Episode 25 the story of the murder of her college roommate Tina Stewart by Shanterrica Madden is shown. The show is described as Shanterrica Madden is accused of stabbing her college roommate Tina Stewart, a Middle Tennessee State University basketball star, in March 2011 after she was reported for smoking marijuana. This happened in Tennessee. Shanterrica Madden was  convicted of second degree murder and sentenced to twenty nine years. Her sentence ends 08/17/2037 The appeal includes: The defendant was found guilty after trial by jury of second degree murder and tampering with evidence. She received an effective sentence of twenty-nine years. On appeal, the defendant claims that the trial courterred by denying her motion to recuse,that her constitutional rights were violated by the manner in which the trial court allowed jurors to ask questions during her trial,and that her sentence is excessive.Aft...

Status: Incarcerated On Oxygen's Snapped, Season 9, Episode 24 the story of the murder of her own father, Grady Nichols Jr by Jennifer Womac is shown. The show is described as Jennifer Womac orchestrates the September 2009 murder of her own father, Grady Nichols Jr., by seducing her friend with benefits to shoot him to death on his front porch. This happened in Tennessee. Jennifer Womac was Sentenced to 40 years in prison on February 2, 2012 The appeal includes:  The petitioner said that she did not read the plea documents and that neither lead trial counsel nor associate trial counsel read the documents to her.  She  said that neither attorney discussed the documents with her, saying that “the only thing that was discussed . . . was that in order for [her] to take 40 years at second degree, that they had to have [her] permission.”  She insisted that no one told her about her right to appeal her conviction should she be convicted at trial....

Status: Incarcerated  On Oxygen's Snapped, Season 9, Episode 23 the story of the murder of her ill husband Jack Jessee by Sandra Jessee is shown. The show is described as Sandra Jessee is accused of hiring hitmen, one of whom is her own son, to kill her ill husband Jack Jessee in August 1998 so she can move to Arizona to be closer to her son. This happened in California. Sandra Jessee was Sentenced to life in prison without parole on March 22, 2012 The appeal includes: Similarly, the defense noted Jack's daughters testified they were not economically dependent upon him, and there was no evidence as to what Jack might have provided for them if Sandra was written out of his will.  “The reality is, not to be crass or disrespectful, but they – in other words, it would be unjust enrichment of the asserters now to get money that they never would have gotten in the first place․  They suffered no losses economically.”   Finally, the defense argued the types o...

Status: Released  On Oxygen's Snapped, Season 9, Episode 22 the story of the murder of her husband Ron Whitehead by Velma Ogden Whitehead , is shown. The show is described as Velma Ogden Whitehead, her 16-year-old son, and his friend are responsible for plotting the carjacking death of her husband Ron Whitehead in March 2005. This happened in Washington. Velma Ogden Whitehead pleaded guilty and was sentenced to 22 years in prison on June 5, 2008.  John Ogden was also convicted for his role in this murder. The appeal includes:  Ronald Whitehead, John Ogden’s stepfather, was shot fourtimes around 5:40 a.m. on March 18, 2005, at an intersection in Des Moines less than two milesfrom his house.  Whitehead had been driving to work in his Ford Mustang. A witness who was stopped at the intersection heard popping sounds from the nearby Mustang and watched as it “stuttered”into the intersection.  The witness sawWhitehead’s body fall out of the driver...

Status: Incarcerated  On Oxygen's Snapped, Season 9, Episode 21 the story of the murder of Her parents, Harold "Hap" Enander, and Velva Sue Enander by Kara Lounsbury is shown. The show is described as Kara Lounsbury is suspected of the January 2009 shooting deaths of her sleeping parents in order to inherit the family business, but she claims her brother is responsible. This happened in Colorado. Kara Lounsbury was Sentenced to two concurrent life sentences without parole on February 16, 2010 Kara Lounsbury is housed at Denver Women's Correctional Facility. You can write to her at: Kara Lounsbury 149160 Denver Women's Correctional Facility P.O. Box 392005 Denver, CO, 80239 To view graves or obituaries, click on the victim name link. To read the full appeal filed by the killer, use the link on the killer's name. Looking for other female inmates? Try these sites Deadly Affairs | Deadly Women | Fatal Attr...

Status: Incarcerated  On Oxygen's Snapped, Season 9, Episode 20 the story of the murder of her co-worker Jayna Murray by Brittany Norwood is shown. The show is described as Brittany Norwood is accused of the savage March 2011 murder of her co-worker Jayna Murray after she got caught shoplifting, then attempted to stage the scene as a break-in. This happened in Maryland. Brittany Norwood was Sentenced to life in prison without parole on January 26, 2012 The appeal includes: Norwood and Murray were co-workers at the Bethesda Lululemon Athletica retail store. They had worked together at the store on the night of March 11, 2011. After closing the store, both Norwood and Murray left the building. At 9:51 p.m., Norwood telephoned Eila Rab, another sales associate at Lululemon, and told her that she had left her wallet at the store. Norwood asked Ms. Rab for Murray's telephone number so that she could call Murray and ask her to meet her at the store to...

Status:  Incarcerated  On Oxygen's Snapped, Season 9, Episode 19 the story of the murder of her love rival, Sarah Ludemann by Rachel Wade is shown. The show is described as Rachel Wade was caught in a love triangle with Josh Camacho and Sarah Ludemann , and resorted to stabbing her romantic rival to death in April 2009 to be with her lover. This happened in Florida. Rachel Wade was convicted of  2nd degree murder and sentenced to 25 years. Rachel Wade is housed at Lowell CI. You can write to her at: Rachel Wade R67662 Lowell CI 11120 NW Gainesville Rd. Ocala, Florida 34482-1479 To view graves or obituaries, click on the victim name link. To read the full appeal filed by the killer, use the link on the killer's name. Looking for other female inmates? Try these sites Deadly Affairs | Deadly Women | Fatal Attraction | For My Man   Snapped Killer Couples | Twisted Sisters | Women Behind Bars ...

Status: Incarcerated  On Oxygen's Snapped, Season 9, Episode 18 the story of the murder of her ex-boyfriend John Ruetten's new wife Sherri Rasmussen by Stephanie Lazarus is shown. The show is described as Stephanie Lazarus was a Los Angeles police detective who committed the murder of her ex-boyfriend John Ruetten's new wife Sherri Rasmussen in February 1986, and got away with it for two decades. This happened in California. Stephanie Lazarus was convicted of first-degree murder.[16] Later that month, she was sentenced to 27 years to life in prison The appeal includes: On February 24, 1986, Rasmussen lived in a condominium on Balboa Street in Van Nuys with her husband John Ruetten and worked as a nurse at a Glendale hospital.   Ruetten left for work at 7:20 that morning.   Rasmussen called in sick.   Both Ruetten and Rasmussen's sister tried to call Rasmussen at home several times that day, beginning at approximately 10 a.m., but Rasmussen...

Status: On Oxygen's Snapped, Season 9, Episode 17 the story of the murder of her mother Kristie Marks by Taylor Marks is shown. The show is described as Taylor Marks was a young Ohio woman who solicited her boyfriend in the October 2009 ambush and murder of her mother Kristie Marks so she could get her hands on her inheritance money. This happened in Ohio. Taylor Marks was Sentenced to life in prison with no chance of parole on September 28, 2010. Brian Smith and Troy Purdie II were also convicted and sentenced to prison. Taylor Marks is housed at Ohio Reformatory for Women. You can write to her at: Taylor Marks W079737 Ohio Reformatory for Women 1479 Collins Avenue Marysville, Ohio 43040 You can write to Brian Smith at: Brian Smith A601570 Trumbull Correctional Institution  5701 Burnett Road Leavittsburg, OH 44430 You can write to  Troy Purdie II at: Troy Purdie II A591665   Mansfield Correctional Institution ...

Status: Released  On Oxygen's Snapped, Season 9, Episode 16 the story of the murder of her husband Michael "Shane" Hill by Jessica Hill is shown. The show is described as Jessica Hill's husband's May 2007 death was initially believed to be a freak accident until Iowa police discover an affair and suspect her of orchestrating her husband's murder. This happened in Iowa. Jessica Hill was Sentenced to 50 years in prison on January 22, 2010. Conviction overturned on appeal on April 12, 2011. Pleaded guilty to conspiracy to commit murder and accessory after the fact in the death. Sentenced to 12 years in prison on November 22, 2013 The appeal includes:  Jessica began  dating Shane Hill when  she  was  sixteen  years  old.   They married in 2002, and two children  were born to the marriage.  Daniel Blair lived with the Hills and helped raise the children.  However, in 2005, Shane discovered Blair  and...

Status: Incarcerated  On Oxygen's Snapped, Season 9, Episode 15 the story of the murder of her lesbian lover, Becky Klein by Nicole Abusharif is shown. The show is described as Nicole Abusharif is accused of suffocating her lesbian lover, Becky Klein, dumping her body in the trunk of her car, then going on a date with another woman in March 2007. This happened in Illinois. Nicole Abusharif was Sentenced to 50 years in prison without parole on July 27, 2009 The appeal includes:  A jury trial commenced on April 20, 2009.  At trial, Melanie Baldridge testified that she wasthe victim’s sister.  The defendant was the victim’s partner and was treated as a member of thefamily.  The victim and the defendant had lived together since 2001.  The victim and the defendanthad purchased the house in Villa Park and moved in about nine  months  prior  to  the  murder.    InMarch 2002, the victim told Baldridge th...

Status: Incarcerated  On Oxygen's Snapped, Season 9, Episode 14 the story of the murder of her boyfriend Michael Porcella by Rennie Pratt is shown. The show is described as Rennie Pratt, an Oakland, California hairdresser, claims the April 2009 shooting death of her boyfriend Michael Porcella was an accident until police investigate their explosive relationship. This happened in California. Rennie Pratt was Sentenced to 21 years in prison on June 24, 201 The appeal includes:  Defendant had a stormy relationship with her boyfriend, Michael Porcella, who died of a gunshot wound to the head on April 10, 2009. Defendant shot Porcella as he stood at the screen door of a home they shared in Oakland. Defendant testified that the shooting was an accident and claimed the gun discharged as she was trying to remove the bullets from the gun. The prosecution tried the case on the theory that defendant, in a jealous rage, lay in wait for Porcella and shot him ...

Status: On Oxygen's Snapped, Season 9, Episode 13 the story of the murder of her wealthy boyfriend, William McLaughlin by Nanette Johnston is shown. The show is described as Nanette Johnston is accused of enlisting her NFL boyfriend, Eric Naposki, into committing the December 1994 shooting death of her wealthy boyfriend, William McLaughlin. This happened in California. Nanette Johnston was Sentenced to life in prison without the possibility of parole on May 17, 2012 The appeal includes: Nanette Johnston is housed at Central California Women's Facility . You can write to her at: Nanette Packard Johnston WE4559 Central California Women's Facility P.O. Box 1508, Chowchilla, CA 93610 To view graves or obituaries, click on the victim name link. To read the full appeal filed by the killer, use the link on the killer's name. Looking for other female inmates? Try these sites Deadly Affairs | Deadly Women | Fatal Attraction | F...

Status: Acquitted  On Oxygen's Snapped, Season 9, Episode 12 the story of the murder of her husband by Shannon Baugus is shown. The show is described as Shannon Baugus is suspected of shooting her husband during an argument over the television in March 2010, and police challenge her claims that she was a battered wife. This happened in Tennessee. Shannon Baugus was charged with first-degree murder but was aquitted of all charges by a jury. Most people believe the murders were committed by George Baugus who is since deceased. His motive was theft from him.  Learn more here . Shannon Baugus To view graves or obituaries, click on the victim name link. To read the full appeal filed by the killer, use the link on the killer's name. Looking for other female inmates? Try these sites Deadly Affairs | Deadly Women | Fatal Attraction | For My Man   Snapped Killer Couples | Twisted Sisters | Women Behind Bars

Status: Incarcerated On Oxygen's Snapped, Season 9, Episode 11 the story of the murder of his pregnant girlfriend Rhoni Reuter by Marni Yang is shown. The show is described as Marni Yang, a real estate agent, was a jealous lover who got her revenge on her football player ex-boyfriend by shooting his pregnant girlfriend Rhoni Reuter to death in her own home in October 2007. This happened in Illinois. Marni Yang was convicted of two counts of premeditated first degree murder for the deaths of Rhoni Reuter and her unborn child . She was given two natural life sentences. The appeal includes: This case concerns the murder of Rhoni Reuter and her unborn child. Reuter was more than seven months pregnant at the time of the shooting. Shaun Gayle, a former Chicago Bears football player, had been in a 17-yearrelationship with Reuter and was the father of her unborn child. Prior to the trial, the court assessed the admissibility of third-party motive evidence against Gay...

Status: Acquitted  On Oxygen's Snapped, Season 9, Episode 10 the story of the murder of her two husbands, General Ed Dossett by Raynella Leath is shown. The show is described as Raynella Leath's two husbands mysteriously turn up dead in August 1992 and March 2003, and police suspect that the two-time widow was responsible for both of their deaths . This happened in Tennessee. Raynella Leath was acquitted To view graves or obituaries, click on the victim name link. To read the full appeal filed by the killer, use the link on the killer's name. Looking for other female inmates? Try these sites Deadly Affairs | Deadly Women | Fatal Attraction | For My Man   Snapped Killer Couples | Twisted Sisters | Women Behind Bars

Status: Incarcerated  On Oxygen's Snapped, Season 9, Episode 9 the story of the murder of her 20-year-old neighbor, Dustin Wehde by Tracey Richter is shown. The show is described as Tracey Richter staged a fake home invasion in December 2001, in which she shot her 20-year-old neighbor, Dustin Wehde, to death in an effort to frame her ex for the crime.. This happened in Iowa. Tracey Richter was convicted and given a life sentence. The appeal includes:  In  December  2001,  Tracey  Richter shot  and  killed  Dustin  Wehde  in  her home.    Richter stated  she  shot Wehde  in  self-defense  during  a  home  invasion.  Richter was not charged at that time.  Ten years later, a different county attorney, upon learning a new piece of information, charged Richter with murder in the first degree.    Richter  claimed the  homici...

Status: Released  On Oxygen's Snapped, Season 9, Episode 8 the story of the murder of her pastor's wife Pauletta Burleson by Tyonne Palmer is shown. The show is described as Tyonne Palmer became involved in an affair with her pastor and his son, and ended up becoming involved in a deadly plot ending in the May 2010 murder of the pastor's wife Pauletta Burleson. This happened in Texas. Tyonne Palmer was Convicted of murder, sentenced to seven years. Tracy Burleson , Pauletta's husband and his son, William Fuller are also convicted to prison for this murder.  His appeal includes: Twenty-year-old William Fuller murdered his step-mother, Pauletta Burleson. Fuller's father, appellant, was convicted of capital muder for agreeing to pay Fuller for the murder. Fuller was 11 years old when he began living with appellant and Pauletta. Life was difficult for Fuller in appellant's home. Appellant and Pauletta fought, both verbally and physically, ...

Status: Incarcerated  On Oxygen's Snapped, Season 9, Episode 7 the story of the murder of Her boyfriend, Maurice S. Landis by Regina Williams is shown. The show is described as Regina Williams struck down her boyfriend with her SUV in a drunken rampage in October 2004, and police wonder whether she was an abused woman or a woman scorned.. This happened in Missouri . Regina Williams pleaded guilty to second-degree murder and assault, and was sentenced to twenty years. The appeal includes:  Regina Williams appeals the circuit court's denial of her motion for post-conviction relief under Rule 24.035 after an evidentiary hearing. After pleading guilty to murder in the second degree, § 565.021, RSMo 2000, and assault in the second degree, § 565.060, Williams was sentenced in Jackson County Circuit Court to concurrent terms of fifteen years for murder and seven years for assault. She now claims that she received ineffective assistance of counsel prior to ...

Status: Incarcerated  On Oxygen's Snapped, Season 9, Episode 6 the story of the murder of her ex-husband, John David Blattner by Jennifer Bowen is shown. The show is described as Jennifer Bowen did not want her ex-husband, John David Blattner, to receive custody of her daughter, so she recruits her new husband Kevin into shooting him in March 2009. This happened in Texas. Jennifer Bowen plead guilty, and was sentenced to 40 years. Charles Kevin Bowen also plead guilty to murder and was sentenced to prison. The appeal includes: Jennifer Bowen is housed at Hobby Unit. You can write to her at: Jennifer Bowen 1755581 Hobby Unit 742 FM 712 Marlin, TX 7666 You can write to Charles Kevin Bowen at: Charles Kevin Bowen 01755069 Beto Unit 1391 FM 3328 Tennessee Colony, TX 75880 To view graves or obituaries, click on the victim name link. To read the full appeal filed by the killer, use the link on the killer's name. Looki...

Status: Incarcerated  On Oxygen's Snapped, Season 9, Episode 5 the story of the murder of her father, Dr. Robert Schwartz by Clara Schwartz is shown. The show is described as Clara Schwartz was a young Virginia woman whose obsession with fantasy role-playing games culminated in the murder of her father, Dr. Robert Schwartz, in December 2001. This happened in Virginia. Clara Schwartz was Sentenced to serve 48 years in prison on February 10, 2003. Also involved were Michael Pfohl, and Kyle Hulbert. Pfohl was sentenced to eighteen years while Hulbert was sentenced to life without parole. The appeal includes: Mr. Hulbert was carrying a two-foot sword and dressed in a cat costume. Ms. Schwartz and her friends became friends with Mr. Hulbert. Ms. Schwartz told Mr. Hulbert that her father had abused her and continued to abuse her.  Ms. Schwartz told Mr. Hulbert that she and her father were planning on going to  the Virgin Islands and her father was ...