The upcoming episode of ‘Snapped’ examines the case of Megan Hargan, a 39-year-old woman convicted of murdering her mother and sister in 2017. The episode, airing on Sunday night on Oxygen, explores the circumstances surrounding the deaths of Pamela Hargan, 63, and Helen Hargan, 23.
The investigation began with a frantic 911 call from an upscale neighborhood, leading police to the scene of a double homicide. Initially, it appeared to be a tragic murder-suicide, but as detectives dug deeper, they uncovered a web of deceit and a surprising killer.
Megan Hargan was found guilty of two counts of first-degree murder and two counts of felony firearm use. She received a five-year sentence for one firearm charge and a three-year sentence for the other. Hargan’s defense team argued that the prosecution’s case was built on circumstantial evidence and poor investigative work, failing to prove their theory beyond a reasonable doubt.
Hargan’s trial revealed a troubled family life. She claimed that her sister, Helen, had shot their mother, Pamela, during a dispute over Helen’s alleged drug use and a home purchase. However, the prosecution presented a different narrative, suggesting that Helen killed Pamela due to a disagreement about her boyfriend before taking her own life.
The episode provides insight into the lives of the Hargan family and the events leading up to the tragic murders.
Snapped: Megan Hargan airs Sunday, September 22, 2024, at 6:00 p.m. on Oxygen.
