Writing Snapped Inmates

Status: Incarcerated  On Oxygen's Snapped, Season 8, Episode 5 the story of the murder of her terminally ill husband Joe Andriano by Wendi Andriano is shown. The show is described as Wendi Andriano was tired of waiting for her terminally ill husband Joe Andriano to die, so she decides to poison him, then bludgeon him to death and slash his throat in their apartment in a fatal argument in October 2000. This happened in Arizona. Wendi Andriano was Sentenced to death on December 22, 2004 The appeal includes:  Wendi Andriano, her terminally ill husband, Joe, and their two small children attended a barbeque on October 7, 2000.   They returned to their apartment around midnight and put the children to bed. At about 2:15 a.m. on October 8, Andriano called Chris, a coworker who also lived at the apartment complex, and asked her to watch the children while Andriano took Joe to the doctor.   When Chris arrived, Andriano met her outside the apartment.   She told Chris, ...

Status: Released  On Oxygen's Snapped, Season 8, Episode 6 the story of the murder of her yoga instructor, Michael Dojaquez by Amber Trudell is shown. The show is described as Amber Trudell's extramarital affair with her yoga instructor, Michael Dojaquez, comes to a violent end in September 2003 when she shoots him to death on his front porch. This happened in Arizona. Amber Trudell was Sentenced to 13 years in prison on October 17, 2005 The appeal includes:  After a second jury trial, appellant Amber  Lynn  Trudell  was  convicted  of second-degreemurder.  The trial court sentenced her to a thirteen-year prison term.  On appeal,Trudell argues that her conviction  should  be  vacated  and  charges  against  her dismissed with prejudice because the prosecutor’s misconduct had caused a mistrial.  In the alternative,Trudell contends her conviction should be  reversed and her case rema...

Status: Incarcerated  On Oxygen's Snapped, Season 8, Episode 11 the story of the murder of her husband Rusty Riggins by Jessica Riggins is shown. The show is described as Jessica Riggins was an Arizona woman in the process of divorcing her husband Rusty Riggins, but resolves to end her marriage by shooting him and stealing his truck in his home in August 2007. This happened in Arizona. Jessica Riggins was Sentenced to life in prison with possibility for parole in 25 years The appeal includes:  Riggins  was  indicted  on  first-degree  murder  and  related counts arising from the discovery by police of the body of her husband, dead in the master bedroom of his home from a gunshot wound to the back.  The evidence at trial, viewed in the light most favorable to sustaining the conviction,2 demonstrated that Riggins had purchased the murder weapon three days before the shooting, shortly before the couple’s final divorce hearin...

Status: Released  On Oxygen's Snapped, Season 9, Episode 4 the story of the murder of her husband Mike Snyder by Ellen Snyder is shown. The show is described as Ellen Snyder was a New Mexico mother who shot her husband Mike Snyder to death in January 2002, buried his body under her house, and faked his disappearance for almost eight years. This happened in Arizona. Ellen Snyder was plead to manslaughter sentenced to ten years Ellen Snyder released. This is a sad case where basically Ellen was rewarded for being a good criminal. If police had acted sooner on his family's statements, enough evidence could have been gathered to incarcerate her. Links Snapped Episode  Family Stung by Plea Deal in Killing Confessed Killer Ellen Snyder Speaks In Jailhouse Interview 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 o...

Status: Incarcerated In Season 21, episode 9, Oxygen's Snapped, the story of Laura Stelmasek is shown This does not end well for her husband, Craig Stelmasek , as they end up dead in the state of Arizona. Laura Stelmasek was convicted of first-degree murder, conspiracy to commit first-degree murder, tampering with  physical  evidence,  and concealment  of a  dead  body.  She was sentenced to life in prison as is Marzet Farris who flew from South Carolina to kill Craig. Marzet Farris Stelmasek was married to the victim for about twenty years. During  the year before  the  victim  was  killed, their relationship was turbulent,  and  Stelmasek  confided  to  friends  that she  wanted  to  end  the marriage. Amidst    the    marital turmoil,    Stelmasek    rekindled a relationship with he rformer...

Status: Incarcerated In Season 22, episode 2, Oxygen's Snapped, the story of Karen Sanchez is shown This does not end well for her husband, Paul Thompson as he ends up dead in the state of Arizona. Karen Sanchez plead guilty to second degree murder and was sentenced to a 20-year term of imprisonment. The show is described as: When a missing man's body is found, his wife finds herself under a microscope; police want to solve the case before it goes cold. Links Tucson teen admits role in dad's death You can write to Karen Sanchez at: Karen Sanchez 192745 San Carlos Unit PO Box 3700 Goodyear, AZ 85338 To view the obituary or grave, use the link on the victim's name. To read the entire appeal (typically quite interesting) use the link on the killer's name. You can watch Snapped and more on Oxygen either on YouTube or your local cable provider.   Looking for other female inmates? Try these sites Deadly Affairs |...

Status: Released, Deported In Season 22, episode 6, Oxygen's Snapped, the story of Valerie Pape is shown This does not end well for Her husband, Ira Pomerantz as they end up dead in the state of Arizona. Valerie Pape murdered her husband in 2000. She was convicted in 2002. She pleaded guilty to second-degree murder and was sentenced to 16 years in prison. Since she was not a US citizen, she was deported to France upon her release. The show is described as: An Arizona socialite makes a gruesome discovery, which leads local law enforcement to ask questions about her troubled marriage; she claims she found a man dead, but police have reason to believe otherwise. Links Valerie Pape: The case of Scottsdale salon owner turned 'torso murderer' You can not write to Valerie Pape as she has been released and deported. Valerie Pape To view the obituary or grave, use the link on the victim's name. To read the entire appeal (typically ...

Status: Incarcerated The story of Jodi Arias and her ex-boyfriend, Travis Alexander is the subject of Oxygen's Snapped show, season 11, episode 9. Oxygen describes the show as: Jodi Arias is charged with the brutal June 2008 stabbing and shooting death of her ex-boyfriend, Travis Alexander, a motivational speaker, but claims self-defense. Jodi Arias was convicted of murder and sentenced to life without parole. Links Murder of Travis Alexander Jodi Arias: A Look Back at Her Gruesome Crime and Bizarre Trial You can write to Jodi Arias at: Lumley Unit Jodi Arias 281129 PO Box 3300 Goodyear , AZ 85338 To view the obituary or grave, use the link on the victim's name. To read the entire appeal (typically quite interesting) use the link on the killer's name. You can watch Snapped and more on Oxygen either on YouTube or your local cable provider.    Looking for other female inmates? Try these sites Deadly Affairs...

Status: Incarcerated  The story of Teresa Imel and her husband, Kurt Imel is the subject of Oxygen's Snapped show, season 12, episode 5. Oxygen describes the show as: Teresa Imel is accused of conspiring with her daughter to murder her husband, a business executive, in July 1999. Teresa Imel is convicted of murder and sentenced to prison. She is currently suing for the life insurance money. Links Inmate Vying for Life Insurance From Prison 15 Gruesome Ways to Leave Your Lover in Arizona   You can write to Teresa Imel at: San Carlos Unit Teresa Imel 163199 PO Box 3700 Goodyear , AZ 85338 To view the obituary or grave, use the link on the victim's name. To read the entire appeal (typically quite interesting) use the link on the killer's name. You can watch Snapped and more on Oxygen either on YouTube or your local cable provider.     Looking for other female inmates? Try these sites Deadly Affairs | D...

Status: Incarcerated The story of Marjorie Orbin is a former Vegas showgirl and stripper who killed her husband Jay Orbin in September 2004, then dismembered and dumped his body in the desert for life insurance and tried to blame the murder on her boyfriend Larry Weisberg and her husband, Jay Orbin is the subject of Oxygen's Snapped show, season 12, episode 10.  Oxygen describes the show as: .Marjorie Orbin is a former Vegas showgirl and stripper who killed her husband Jay in September 2004, then dismembered and dumped his body in the desert for life insurance and tried to blame the murder on her boyfriend Larry Weisberg. On September 22, 2004, Defendant informed police the victim was missing. On October 23, 2004, police found a portion of the victim's torso in a fifty-gallon container on state trust land in north Phoenix. The victim's body was frozen after death and at some point was cut up with a saw. Because no other portion of the victim's body was e...

Status: Incarcerated Lois Kay Cloud's story is told in Oygen's Snapped, Season 14, episode 8. The show is described as Lois Kay Cloud is an Arizona wife suspected of orchestrating the December 1997 shooting death of her husband Kenneth Cloud at a restaurant. The murder of her husband, Kenneth is depicted in the state of Arizona.  Lois  Kay  Cloud   appeals  her  convictions  and  sentences  for  first-degree    murder,    conspiracy    to    commit    first-degree    murder,    solicitation to commit first-degree murder, and facilitation to commit first-degree  murder.    The  evidence  at  trial  demonstrated  that  Cloud  and  Vincent Accardo conspired to murder Cloud’s husband; Accardo shot and killed Cloud’s husband at close range as the Clouds left a Yuma r...

Status: Incarcerated Pamela Phillips's story is told in Oxygen's Snapped, Season 14, episode 10. The show is described as Pamela Phillips is suspected of orchestrating the November 1996 car-bomb death of her husband, Gary Triano , over life insurance.. The murder of her husband, Gary Triano is depicted in the state of Arizona. On  November1, 1996,  Gary  Trianowas  killed  by  a  bomb placed on the passenger seat of his carin the parking lot of a Tucson country club.Although Phillips, Triano’s former wife, was a person of interest, the crime remained unsolved for nearly a decade. Phillips  and Triano divorced  in late 1993and continued  to dispute custody,  visitation  and  child  support.After the  divorce, Phillips remained the  owner  and  beneficiary  of  a$2  million insurance  policy  on Triano’s life.Phillips collected the $2 million proceeds on the ...

Status: Released Social Media Heather Kane 's story is told in Oygen's Snapped, Season , episode . The show is described as Jennifer Harris, Heather Kane, and Kayla Henriques are all accused of committing crimes motivated by social media.. The murder attempt is depicted in the state of Arizona. Heather Kane is charged with conspiracy to commit murder. She is the daughter of a man who shot two West Memphis police officers.  She was sentenced to attempted murder and kidnapping and sentenced to thirteen years in prison. She has since been released. You can not write to Heather Kane as she is no longer incarcerated. To view the obituary or grave, use the link on the victim's name. To read the entire appeal (typically quite interesting) use the link on the killer's name. You can watch Snapped and more on Oxygen either on YouTube or your local cable provider. If you have knowledge of this inmate or victim you would like to share, feel fr...

Status: Incarcerated Marissa DeVault's story is told in Oygen's Snapped, Season 15, episode 4. The show is described as Marissa DeVault is accused of beating her husband Dale Harrell to death with a hammer in their home for life insurance and claims abuse in January 2009.. The murder of her husband Dale Harrell is depicted in the state of Arizona. Marissa DeVault is found guilty of first-degree premeditated murder sentenced to life  Links   Murder of Dale Harrell Wiki Marissa DeVault gets life in prison for Gilbert hammer killing You can write to Marissa DeVault at: Santa Cruz Unit Marissa DeVault 291755 PO Box 3200 Goodyear , AZ 85338 To view the obituary or grave, use the link on the victim's name. To read the entire appeal (typically quite interesting) use the link on the killer's name. You can watch Snapped and more on Oxygen either on YouTube or your local cable provider. If you have knowledge of this in...

Status: Incarcerated In Snapped Season 18, Episode 2, the story of Ajelina Lewis is shown. This ends badly for her ex-boyfriend Will Palmer in the state of Arizona. Ajelina Lewis was convicted of second-degree murder and tampering  with  evidence and sentenced to life. She has worked hard to make sure she is in the best position possible by appealing her conviction and sentencing. Would have been a good idea to extend the same consideration to Will Palmer. Links Convicted Murderer Told She Waited Too Long To Test Dead Dad Crime Scene DNA Sierra Vista woman gets life for first-degree murder You can write to Ajelina Lewis at: Ajelina Lewis 259623 Lumley Unit PO Box 3300 Goodyear, AZ 85338 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.