Denita Smith, a 25-year-old graduate student in North Carolina, was murdered on January 4, 2007. Before her tragic death, Shannon Crawley, who had a complicated history with Denita's fiance, Jermeir Stroud, became extremely jealous. Shannon confronted Denita, which led to a deadly confrontation, resulting in Denita's murder. The investigation quickly pointed to Shannon,who was linked to the crime scene through a city vehicle. Shannon was arrested, and her trial was full of arguments about the evidence and witnesses. Eventually, the jury found Shannon guilty of first-degree murder, sentencing her to life in prison without parole. The case highlights the challenges of seeking justice in emotionally charged situations.