Having watched far too many 48 Hours Episodes now, it's amazing how many similarities there are. Either it's because a) criminals are stupid and spin the same stories b) they pick up bits of stories from others in prison or c) both. Prosecutors must just laugh.
Snipped and BBM.
I watch them all too gauntlet. And I think why I find this kind of crime so intriguing, is that I can't understand how these criminals think. I always ask myself 1) why did they think killing was a better alternative than divorce and 2) why they think they'll get away with it.
For 1) I guess it is easier for them to kill, since they have no feelings for their spouses (or have huge anger towards them), and this way they may get insurance, but at least won't have child support and alimony to worry about. And 2) I think they don't value the spouse, and assume others don't either, and will eventually give up and move along in their lives.
I guess a combo of supreme narcissism and sociopathy. Certainly applies to Scott Peterson, Jason Young, Dale Smith Jr, Raven Abaroa, Brad Cooper. The list goes on and on.
It is amazing how many women's murder by spouse is related to pregnancy as well. And overly indulgent parents. Jason's family was just plain freaky and never should have testified.
Whatever the reasons, it keeps me hooked and looking for answers.