The upcoming episode of Imperfect Murder explores the tragic murder of Heather Strube, a young mother caught in a bitter custody battle. The episode airs on Crime & Investigation on Tuesday, June 11, 2024, at 8:00 p.m.
On April 26, 2009, 25-year-old Heather Strube was fatally shot in a Target store parking lot in Snellville, Georgia. As she was putting her 18-month-old son, Carson, into his car seat, Strube was approached by a person with a bushy mustache, and an argument ensued. Strube desperately called for help, but the assailant shot her in the head.
The investigation revealed the shocking identity of the attacker as Strube’s mother-in-law, Joanna Hayes. Hayes was convicted of the murder and sentenced to life in prison. Disguised as a man with a wig and mustache, Hayes had visited the murder site the day before, as captured on surveillance footage. The custody battle between Strube and her ex-husband, Steven Strube, who lived with Hayes, is believed to have been the motive for the killing.
The episode explores the tragic events, examining the impact of the custody dispute and the role it played in Strube’s death. It also investigates the actions and motivations of those involved, including the role of Hayes and the impact of the dispute on her relationship with her son.
Imperfect Murder: Strube airs on Crime & Investigation on Tuesday, June 11, 2024, at 8:00 p.m.
