Investigation Discovery’s Feuds Turned Fatal ventures into the unsettling territory of family disputes gone tragically wrong. This week’s episode, “Vicious Cycle,” examines a Charleston family implosion, where a disagreement over a sandwich became the unlikely catalyst for a fatal shooting.
Jerry Hancock and his stepfather, Gene Capps, were embroiled in a long-simmering feud over their shared home. The initial sale agreement stipulated that Hancock would purchase the house for $210,000, allowing Capps and his wife to remain in residence until their deaths. However, as property values rose, Capps attempted to renegotiate, fueling the already tense family dynamic. While Capps alleged abuse at Hancock’s hands, law enforcement found no evidence to support his claims.
Months of escalating tension culminated in a seemingly trivial argument over a half-eaten sandwich. This seemingly mundane dispute became the breaking point. According to prosecutors, Capps shot Hancock four times in the head, ending the feud in the most brutal way imaginable. Though initially facing murder charges, Capps eventually pleaded guilty to voluntary manslaughter, receiving a 20-year prison sentence.
“Vicious Cycle” offers a stark look at how quickly minor disagreements can spiral into violence with irreversible consequences. The episode is likely to leave viewers contemplating the fragility of family bonds and the devastating potential of unchecked anger.
Feuds Turned Fatal: Vicious Cycle airs Wednesday, November 13th at 10:00 PM on Investigation Discovery.
