Women are supposed to be the gentler sex, the softer side of humanity. But some women do kill, and when they do, we want to know why. What drove them to kill? Was it an abusive husband? Was it drugs? Was it envy … fear … lust? Go behind the killings to try and answer all of the burning questions of why they did what they did.

Produced by Burrud Productions, Inc. (2008-2010)

Episode 310: Alice Knestaut and Sarah Allen
The first of these stories features Alice Knestaut, who along with several co-defendants, was convicted for her role in the slaying of two men in a drug robbery gone wrong. Both men, bound in duct tape, with pillow cases over their heads, were shot on a bridge off a county road in Florida. Knestaut received two life sentences for her role in the crimes. She claims that she cooperated with her co-defendants because she feared for the lives of her family. On July 9, 1996, at 2 am, a 40-year-old drifter named Gregory “Rooster” Slaght, was fatally shot at the Maple Leaf Motel in Sarasota, Florida. There was little physical evidence at the scene to tie to a suspect. Five months later a police informant pointed to gang member Sarah Allen as the shooter. As part of an undercover operation, Allen was tape recorded as bragging about the murder in order to earn a teardrop tattoo, a status symbol in her gang. She was arrested, charged with armed robbery and first-degree murder, and subsequently convicted of both charges. Allen, who maintains her innocence, is serving a life sentence without the possibility of parole. She never received the teardrop tattoo.

Episode 311: Virgina Warden and Angela Ferguson
The first of these stories features Virginia Warden, who was convicted of second degree murder in the 1993 stabbing death of 81-year-old Clarizetta Standen in her home. Warden worked for Standen as a housekeeper and had been convicted in 1992 of forging Standen’s signature to cash a $2,000 check. Warden claims that she lost all sense of reality when she attacked the elderly woman. She was sentenced to 20 years and served 16 in prison. She attended a work release program for four months and is currently a free woman residing in a halfway house in Washington. She will be on probation for two years. In 2006, 39-year-old Angela Ferguson was arrested for fatally shooting her husband Randy. Her son and daughter helped to dispose of the body. Her son says he was coerced into helping her after the murder. Angela pled guilty to first degree murder and was sentenced to 26 years and eight months in prison. Her children were only ordered to complete county crew work for their part in the aftermath of the murder due to a Washington state law that protects relatives who render criminal assistance. Since the crime, Randy’s sister has successfully lobbied for a bill dubbed “Randy’s Law” that will no longer protect relatives over the age of 18 who render criminal assistance.

Episode 312: Roberta Jeannie Moore/Donna Duggins and Evelyn Jackson
The first of these stories features Robert Jeannie Moore and Donna Duggins who, along with Moore’s on-again/off-again boyfriend, Eddie Morgan, were convicted for the attempted murder of Donna’s husband, Dean Duggins. Morgan testified at the sisters’ trial that Dean Duggins was asleep while he bludgeoned him with a hammer in 1996. Morgan claims that he was paid $1,000. Moore and Duggins were tried together and each received two consecutive sentences of 13 years. Both claim they are innocent. In 1999, Evelyn Jackson along with two girl friends, Mary Arnold and Kathryn Amos kidnapped a woman and took her to a boat launch. There, Arnold, the ringleader of the group, allegedly beat the victim with a cane, a concrete block and a hammer. Arnold also strangled her with a cord from Christmas tree lights while Evelyn allegedly helped tie the cord. The victim’s body was dumped into a river. The three friends plead guilty. Arnold received 80 years. Evelyn received 45 years, and Amos, who testified against the others, got 20 years. Evelyn claims she had no idea the outing would result in murder and says that her desire to help her friend Mary was misguided. She deeply regrets her act.

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