Deadly Women

About Deadly Women

Deadly Women is an American television series that first aired in 2005 on the Discovery Channel. The show is produced by Beyond International. It tells real-life stories of women who have been convicted of murder, including both solo killers and those who worked with others. Each case includes detailed dramatizations, interviews with real-life participants, and commentary from experts in the field, including former FBI criminal profiler Candice DeLong. The series not only questions the motives but also the methods these women used to kill.

Making/Production

Fred Andrus who served as the director for most episodes, does an impeccable job of presenting each story in a dramatized yet chilling manner. The immaculate detail that is put into the storytelling quite often leaves the audience at the edge of their seats. The show has been praised for its gripping dramatization and detail-oriented storytelling.

Actors

• Candice DeLong: She is the main narrator and expert in the series. Candice, an ex-FBI profiler, skillfully and expertly draws on her experiences and knowledge in forensics to analyze each case.
• Janis Amatuzio: She is a featured expert who uses her forensic expertise to bring clarity and understanding to the complex facets of each murder case.
• M.B. McLatchey: An expert contributor, she brings her background in teaching and writing to offer insights into the minds of female killers.

Trivia/Interesting Facts

• The series has produced over 12 seasons and over 120 episodes.
• Candice DeLong, the show's primary expert is a former FBI criminal profiler, who has worked on high-profile cases, including the Unabomber case.

Quotes

• "When love goes wrong, sometimes the best revenge is murder."
• "In the game of life, she plays to win. If she can't have it all, she'd rather kill than come in second."

Music, Soundtrack

• The show features a haunting musical score which adds further to the suspenseful and eerie nature of the show.
• The opening theme, created specifically for the show, sets the chilling tone right from the beginning.