Saturday

When Jade Janks discovered her beloved stepfather, Thomas Merriman, had secretly downloaded nude photos of her onto his computer, she set out to put an end to the abuse.  

Kay Baker, a school teacher and mom, was found lying in her neighbor’s yard bleeding to death. Soon after discovering her body, police spotted a wounded man on the run in the woods, leading to a suspenseful chase, arrest, and a possible suspect.   

Melanie and David Clark’s marriage was the definition of toxic. He was controlling and would scream when someone rearranged his colour-coded shirts. She had affairs, and taunted him about the size of his manhood. They seemed unable to tear themselves apart - until one violent incident ended their marriage for good.

Arlene McInnes and Nat Fraser had a whirlwind romance, marrying and having their first child within 18 months of meeting. Arlene was flattered that this ‘local hero’ wanted to be with her… until he revealed himself as a womanising, violent bully. When she rebelled against his control, he hatched a meticulous plot to punish her.