Writing Snapped Inmates

Status: Released In season 7, episode 6 the murder of her boyfriend, Memphis police officer Tony Hayes by Monique Johnson is shown. This murder occurred in the state of Tennessee. Oxygen describes this episode of Snapped as Monique Johnson, a prison guard, shoots her boyfriend, Memphis police officer Tony Hayes, to death in September 2006, but claims he was abusive. Monique Johnson was convicted of manslaughter, given a slight sentenced, and was paroled. You can not write to Monique Johnson as she is no longer incarcerated. 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 In season 7, episode 12 the murder of prison guard, Wayne "Cotton" Morgan by Jennifer Hyatte is shown. This murder occurred in the state of Tennessee. Oxygen describes this episode of Snapped as Jennifer Hyatte is a prison nurse turned fugitive after fatally shooting a prison guard in August 2005 in order to free her incarcerated husband. This story has also been featured on "For My Man". This was all done for her husband George Hyatte, who she hoped to free. He was also sentenced to life in prison. Jennifer Hyatte is Pleaded guilty. Sentenced to life imprisonment without the possibility of parole on September 17, 200. You can write to Jennifer Hyatte at: Jennifer Hyatte 394869 Tennessee Prison for Women 3881 Stewarts Lane Nashville, Tennessee 37218-3302 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 fe...

Status: Released  In season 7, episode 14 the murder of 18 year-old dropout Sean Powell by Erin McLean is shown. This murder occurred in the state of Tennessee. Oxygen describes this episode of Snapped as Erin McLean was a student teacher whose husband Eric McLean murdered 18 year-old dropout Sean Powell in March 200 Erin McLean was sentenced to 95 days in jail for contempt. She is a seriously toxic individual who has been branded the villain in this scenario. Eric McLean was the killer, he served 45 days for reckless homicide. You can not (and should not) write to Erin McLean as she is not incarcerated. Eric is not incarcerated either. 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 Be...

Status: In season 7, episode 26 the murder of her father and stepmother Terrance and Alisa McGhee by Amanda McGhee is shown. This murder occurred in the state of Tennessee. Oxygen describes this episode of Snapped as Amanda McGhee and her boyfriend Andrew are suspected of gunning down her father and stepmother in their home with her father's gun in June 2007. Here boyfriend, Andrew Bryan Mann was the one who did the actual killing. Amanda McGhee is 20 years for the death of her father, and 25 years for the death of her stepmother. She plead guilty to the murders. There is presently no dispute that on June 29, 2007, the twenty-one-year-old defendant shot and killed his girlfriend's father, Terrance McGhee, and his girlfriend's stepmother, Alisa McGhee. On October 2, 2007, the defendant was indicted on two counts of first degree premeditated murder in violation of Tennessee Code Annotated section 39-13-202. That same indictment charged one of the defendant...

Status: In season 7, episode 35 the murder of her ex-husband James Cannon by Kelley Cannon is shown. This murder occurred in the state of Tennessee. Oxygen describes this episode of Snapped as Kelley Cannon is the prime suspect in the June 2008 murder of her ex-husband James Cannon, a prominent attorney, in the middle of a bitter divorce  On  June  23,  2008,  James  Cannon,  (hereinafter,  ―the  victim‖)  the  Petitioner‘s husband,  was  found  dead  in  his  home  in  Nashville,  Tennessee.    The  couple  had  three children,and  the  victim  had  filed  for  divorce  in  February  2008.    At  the  time  of  the murder,  the  victim  lived  in  the  marital  residence  and  the  Petitioner  lived  in  a...

Status: Incarcerated In season 6, episode 18 the murder of her mathematics professor husband, Kelly Lovera by Shayne Lovera is shown. This murder occurred in the state of Tennessee. Oxygen describes this episode of Snapped as Shayne Lovera did not want to divorce her mathematics professor husband, so she and her lover Brett Rae beat him to death in November 1994 then attempted to hide his body. On November 6, 1994, United States Park Rangers located a Jeep at the bottom of a one hundred foot embankment on U.S. Highway 441. Inside the Jeep, they discovered the body of the deceased, KellyJ .Lovera. The deceased had multiple wounds to the head. An investigation ensued resulting in the arrest of [thePetitioner] and Brett Rae, the co-defendant in this case and the alleged lover of  [thePetitioner] Shayne Lovera is found guilty of first-degree murder, but before the sentencing, they both cut deals to plead guilty for their crimes in exchange for parole in 25 years, Kelly's m...

Status: Incarcerated  In season 5, episode 2 the murder of her husband, Jeffrey Freeman by Martha Freeman is shown. This murder occurred in the state of Tennessee. Oxygen describes this episode of Snapped as Martha Freeman strangles her husband to death in April 2005 with the help of her illegal lover who was sleeping in her bedroom closet A Davidson County jury convicted the Defendants, Martha Ann Freeman and Rafael DeJesus Rocha-Perez, of the first-degree murder of Martha Freeman’s husband, Jeff Freeman.  In describing Freeman’s demeanor, Beverly stated that she was “somewhat stern” and was not crying; Beverly never gave Freeman any tissues. Freeman simply sat down on Beverly’s interior steps.  Relaying answers through Beverly, Freeman stated she knew the man who killed her husband and that her husband had “found him.”  Beverly told the operator that Freeman did not know if theman was still inside her house.  On cross-examination, Beverly stated sh...

Status: In season 5, episode 4 the murder of her ex-brother-in-law Coy Hundley by Kimberly Cunningham is shown. This murder occurred in the state of Tennessee. Oxygen describes this episode of Snapped as Kimberly Cunningham shoots her ex-brother-in-law Coy Hundley outside his workplace in October 2003 after learning that he molested her teenage daughter. Kimberly Cunningham  was found guilty of voluntary manslaughter and was sentenced to four years in prison in 2005. Her sentence was reduced on appeal to six months in prison. Died in June 2010 You can not write to Kimberly Cunningham as sheh passed away in 2010. You can view an interview with her daughter, Amanda, here . Kimberly Cunningham was resentenced to six months in prison and released. 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 | Dea...

Status: Released  In season 6, episode 1 the murder of her husband, Matthew Winkler by Mary Winkler is shown. This murder occurred in the state of Tennessee. Oxygen describes this episode of Snapped as Mary Winkler shoots her preacher husband Matthew in March 2006 to get out of a financial crisis and a troubled marriage Mary Winkler was sentenced to 3 years in prison for the conviction of voluntary manslaughter on June 8, 2007. She was released on August 14, 2007. You can not write to Mary Winkler as she is no longer incarcerated. 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 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: 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: 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 In Season 20, episode 5, Oxygen's Snapped, the story of Tina Williamson is shown This does not end well for Jack Rains as they end up dead in the state of Tennessee. Tina Williamson was convicted of murder and sentenced to 71 years in prison. The show is described as: A deadly shooting raises questions about an elderly man's business dealings and his friendship with a much younger woman. On Saturday, September 1, 2007, the victim was found dead in his  house.The body was found sitting at the kitchen table dressed in an undershirt and boxer shorts.The cause of death was determined to be five gunshot wounds to the head. Three shots were made at distance range; one shot was made at close range ;and one shot was made a contact range. The bullets recovered from the victim’s body and one recovered from his lap were .22caliber 40 grain weight long rifle round-nosed bullets. They were marke with an “F ”indicating they were the Federal brand....

Status: In Season 20, episode 7, Oxygen's Snapped, the story of Whitney Harris is shown This does not end well for Lonnie Townsend as he ends up dead in the state of Tennessee. Whitney Harris is eligible for release on: 07/23/22 The show is described as: A young mother claims she was caught up in her boyfriend's murderous plan. You can write to Whitney Harris at: Whitney Harris 561950 Tennessee Prison for Women 3881 Stewarts Lane Nashville, Tennessee 37218-3302 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 | Deadly Women | Fatal Attraction | For My Man   Snapped Killer Couples | Twisted Sisters | Women Behind Bars

Status: Incarcerated In Season 21, episode 2, Oxygen's Snapped, the story of Martha Ann McClancy is shown This does not end well for her husband, Robert McClancy as they end up dead in the state of Tennessee. Martha Ann McClancy is eligible for release on: The show is described as: A churchgoing southern woman loses her husband to tragedy, but a cloud of suspicion haunts her new marriage and leads investigators to a new conclusion The evidence adduced at the defendant’s November 2015 trial established that  Mr.  Kaczmarczykbefriended the  victim while the  two  participated in  a six-week residential treatment program for veterans with post-traumatic stress disorder (“PTSD”).  The two remained close after the program ended, and Mr. Kaczmarczykbegan visiting the victim at the home he shared with the defendant.  During this time, the defendant and Mr.  Kaczmarczykbegan a  romantic relationship,  and  the...

Status: Incarcerated The story of Katherine Holmes and her husband Joel Holmes   is the subject of Oxygen's Snapped show, season 10, episode 8. Oxygen describes the show as: Katherine Holmes is accused of attempted murder of shooting her husband Joel in the parking lot in August 2011 so she can have the children. Katherine Holmes is You can write to Katherine Holmes at: Katherine Holmes 00511780 Tennessee Prison for Women 3881 Stewarts Lane Nashville, Tennessee 37218-3302 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 | Deadly Women | Fatal Attraction | For My Man   Snapped Killer Couples | Twisted Sisters | Women Behind Bars

Status: Incarcerated  The story of Melissa Cole and her husband, Gary is the subject of Oxygen's Snapped show, season 11, episode 5. Oxygen describes the show as: Melissa Cole is accused of shooting and burning her husband Gary to death to end her abusive marriage in November 2009. Melissa Cole is she was found guilty of 2nd degree murder, arson and two counts of tampering with evidence. She would receive twenty-one years for the murder; four years for the arson and three years on each of the tampering charges. There is no dispute that on November 2,2009, the defendant, Melissa R.Cole,shot and illed her husband, Gary B. Cole. Their residence burned to the ground shortly afterward. You can write to Melissa Cole at: Melissa Cole 00478689 ​ West Tennessee State Penitentiary P.O. Box 1150 Henning, Tennessee 38041-1150 To view the obituary or grave, use the link on the victim's name. To read the entire appeal (typically quite interesting) use t...

Status: Incarcerated Mindy Dodd 's story is told in Oygen's Snapped, Season 15, episode 2. The show is described as Mindy Dodd and her nephew are accused of plotting the shooting death of her stepfather-turned-husband in December 1999.. The murder of her stepfather turned husband Sherman Henry Dodd is depicted in the state of Tennessee. In 2001, a Rutherford County Circuit Court Jury convicted the Petitioner of first degree premeditated murder and onspiracy to commit first degree murder for the 1999 death of her stepfather and later husband, Sherman Henry Dodd. Mindy Dodd is guilty of first degree murder and solication, sentenced to life plus twenty years You can write to Mindy Dodd at: Mindy Dodd 339164 West Tennessee State Penitentiary P.O. Box 1150 Henning, Tennessee 38041-1150 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. ...

Status: Incarcerated In Snapped Season 18, Episode 12, the story of Susan Walls is shown. This ends badly for her husband Larry Walls   in the state of Tennessee. Susan Walls appealed her first conviction, won a second trial and was convicted again and sentenced to prison. On August 8, 2012, Bedford County Sheriff's Deputy Tim Fox responded to a report of a theft on Enon Church Road in Bedford County. Upon his arrival, he encountered the defendant, Susan Walls, and her daughter Dawn Walls standing at the mailbox. There, he learned that the victim, Larry Walls, Sr., was inside the residence, deceased. Dawn Walls Deputy Fox performed a cursory check of the residence and observed the victim on the floor of a bedroom. He described the scene as “pretty gruesome.” Blood was on the walls, the floor, and the furniture around the victim. Tennessee Bureau of Investigation (“TBI”) Special Agent Caleb Utterback also responded to the scene in Bedford County pu...