Snapped

Denise Frei’s son Derek is adamant that no more lives should be lost over domestic abuse.

Special Agent Rick Rahn believes that Denise, Jacob and Jessica could have taken many other courses of action that did not involve murder.

Those involved in the case reflect on the tragic murder of Curtis Bailey and the aftermath of the crime.

S23/Ep25:

Denise Frei and Curtis Bailey lived a seemingly idealic life in Marengo, Iowa, until Curtis’ brutal murder exposed a shocking string of ugly truths.

In the early hours of July 19, 2009, Denise Frei called 911 to report the beating death of her boyfriend Curtis.

S23/Ep25:

During interrogation with Ore City investigators, Sharon Maxwell emotionally portrayed herself as a victim of spousal abuse

S23/Ep25:

Prosecutor Billy Byrd explains how the prosecution refuted Sharon Maxwell’s false claim that her husband abused her by exposing her past patterns of violence.