Recap of episode first aired April 15, 2016.
Shannon and Aaron were high school sweethearts and got engaged after graduation.
Shannon’s mother Pam and Aaron’s father Ralph surprised them by getting married to each other just days before Shannon and Aaron’s wedding. This meant Shannon and Aaron would be step-siblings if they married.
Shannon and Aaron went through with a brief marriage but divorced after a year and a half.
Pam and Ralph seemed happy and Moved into a big house in Walsenburg.
After nearly 3 years of no contact, Shannon reconnected with her mom Pam over lunch. This was just days before Pam was killed.
January 16, 2014 – Pam is found murdered in her home. Ralph is found injured.
Ralph initially tells police they were attacked by intruders but his story doesn’t match the evidence.
Ralph writes a detailed public letter with his version of events but it also doesn’t match evidence.
February 2015 – After more investigation, Ralph is arrested for Pam’s murder while on vacation.
February 2016 – Ralph’s murder trial takes place. He is found guilty.
Days later at sentencing, Ralph slits his wrists and throat in apparent suicide attempt.
Ralph is sentenced to life in prison without parole.