Trenton Mallory was found shot dead in his bed on March 6, 2014, a seemingly open-and-shut case pointing to his fiancée, Amber Smith. Or was it? Oxygen’s “Killer Relationship with Faith Jenkins” revisits this perplexing case, dissecting the evidence and examining Smith’s seemingly airtight alibi. While the prosecution painted a picture of a scorned lover turned killer, Smith’s defense insisted she was miles away, tending to her children.
The episode meticulously lays out Smith’s activities on the day of the murder: school drop-off, a documented store visit, and even a trip to a Quick Care clinic for her son. A timeline that, on the surface, places her far from the scene of the crime. Yet, despite this seemingly rock-solid alibi, Smith was convicted of first-degree murder and sentenced to life without parole. “Ice Cold Killer,” the episode’s title, suggests a premeditated act, but the question lingers: did the prosecution successfully connect the dots, or were crucial details overlooked?
Former prosecutor Faith Jenkins guides viewers through the intricacies of the case, offering legal insights and posing tough questions. Was Smith a manipulative mastermind, or a victim of circumstance? “Killer Relationship” doesn’t shy away from the ambiguities, presenting a balanced view of the conflicting evidence and exploring potential motives on both sides. The episode utilizes dramatic recreations and interviews to paint a comprehensive picture of the events leading up to Mallory’s death.
“Killer Relationship with Faith Jenkins: Ice Cold Killer” airs Sunday, August 27th at 7/6c on Oxygen.
