Why Texas Woman Amy Reese Killed Husband Wade: Investigation
explicit websites, talking to and meeting other people,” he added. “That’s the person she wanted to be with.”Eventually, Amy Reese pleaded guilty to Wade’s murder and was sentenced to 40 years in prison. Her three children were taken into protective custody and relocated to be with other family members, as seen on Snapped. In a written statement read by her defense attorney to the court, Amy expressed regret for her actions and stated she had wanted to shield her children from what she wrongly believed was a dangerous environment. Wade’s mother, Suzanna, who attended the sentencing, said she grieved not only for her son’s death, but for the years she lost with her grandchildren in the aftermath of the tragedy.“In her mind, she was protecting her children. In our minds, she was giving them away,” Suzanna said. “It was difficult to wrap our minds around the whole thing.”Amy Reese’s case featured on a recent episode of Snapped, reveals the complexities and tragic consequences of domestic violence and betrayal. It serves as a stark reminder of how deeply personal relationships can impact our lives and those around us. Watch Snapped on Sundays at 6/5c on Oxygen, and catch up on the Oxygen App to explore more jaw-dropping true crime stories, like that of Amy and Wade Reese.