Husband secretly stalks wife before her disappearance - Crime Watch Daily Full Episode

In this episode of Crime Watch Daily: After a woman's disappearance, her new lover and a secret stalker come to light. Plus, an amazing story of survival after a woman is shot nine times and lives to tell the tale.

[@ajh6354]

"I want to grow old with you," must be French for keep paying my bills for the rest of my life.

[@annawalls8072]

9

[@ajh6354]

@@annawalls8072 Why is 6 afraid of 7? Because 7 8 9

[@mahler71]

You instinctively know when the crying is fake, Instead of wanting to cry in sympathy you just want to hit them.

[@RobertGrosser-z8m]

@mahler71. With a shovel

[@melissaallen9274]

❤❤

[@jomsShoots]

Ahh, the ol' dry cry.

[@karentalbot5798]

In 1988, my whole family went to my cousin's funeral after his motorcycle accident. The seating area was filled, and we heard one Bearded Biker Dude whimpering and crying. I had seen him before and felt sorry for him - not many men at the time would be that public about their emotions. My dad (a POW from WWII) looked over and observed him for a few seconds and whispered, "That guy's a phony. I wonder what else he's trying to do." A month later, my cousin's mother - my aunt - called my dad to step in to find out why BBD is now claiming her son's house, land, and property belong to him because they were friends. No contract or written agreement was ever found. My aunt was hoping that she could pay for his funeral out of the money she could have made from selling his property, since she was the only living relative. Dad knew why, fixed it too.

[@herkko61]

@@RobertGrosser-z8m a long shovel

[@mattgiant8836]

He got caught by his own tracking device! that's some sort of karma

[@PersianDiamond]

I was one of the people who worked alongside her family and community as a volunteer grid searcher. I lived in the direct area this occurred at the time, her car was found abandoned a couple of blocks from my house. It is supposed after he left the cat he likely ran through the wooded field behind my house in order to make his way home. I spoke with him personally while on the many days of searching. We all knew he did it and knew we were looking for her body. He would show up in brand new looking outdoor clothing while most of us were muddied, covered in burrs etc, I never once saw him engage in any of the searches even though he would show up. He hugged me at a benefit that was thrown before her body was found and while he was still pretending he was innocent and thanked me. It made me feel sick that her family, law enforcement the searches all endured this POS while that gorgeous woman was missing. Katrina and family. I still hold you all dearly in my heart and still have the bracelet with her name on it. She was so loved by many who didn't even know her.

[@livingitup9647]

Thank you for sharing such a personal, and poignant, view of this tragedy. It’s always good to hear from those in the community who have participated in searches and helped the grieving loved ones to be reminded that they are not alone in their darkest hours. These stories often help to restore some of my faith in the inherent good within humanity. Blessings to all of you who helped. And blessings to this beloved woman’s family and other loved ones. 🙏🏻💞🌟

[@June-tb4vi]

Your amazing and without people like you...we are all lost!!!

[@wadisanaa]

it must be traumatic to come that close to a monster.

[@KoolT]

I wonder what happened to the mother of his kids and WHY did he set his Family home on fire. Psychopathic?

[@straightshooter4976]

I would say so!@@KoolT

[@s8moneperch374]

A restraining order means nothing to a perpetrator

[@jr7845]

Nor the victim

[@kaidiver4306]

PERIOD..

[@jenniferj5324]

True, but in many cases it can mean an easy arrest and get the stalker/abuser away from the victim.

[@swallowedinthesea11]

I'm 16 yes it makes it illegal it does do something you can go to jail.

[@MrGrumpyGills]

@@swallowedinthesea11 Yes, in theory that is true. Many people are being stalked, attacked or killed despite an restraining order, though.

[@ez8308]

Imagine being murdered and then all of your dark secrets being shared all over the internet for the world to see

[@anncain2432]

That should carry criminal charges, too Great call!

[@JFH-te4lu]

When I was growing up, a friend's mother always said to live your life as though everything will appear in the newspaper. I did not always live by it, but when I am trying to decide a course of action, it is a good first step. Be careful out there! ❤

[@BoKnowsYourMother21]

Don’t be a shit human being and that won’t happen

[@rogerrosen2323]

yes the channel wants this for profit

[@ertjiesb4158]

You won't care.

[@paranoid_android33]

Never heard of this Katrina Smith case & I’m about 8 minutes in, but her husband sure looks like he’s trying to work up some tears & it’s not working out…

[@SusanaXpeace2u]

true, his face just made me cringe. When i CANNOT bear to listen to somebody's ''grief'' it's cos it's fake... never been wrong, yet.

[@mikehoben7341]

You clicked on a video titled “Husband secretly stalks wife before her Disappearance.” Your detective skills are unparalleled!

[@capnobvious2718]

@@SusanaXpeace2u I know, right? Most times listening to somebody's grief simply rocks, especially when piped through the living room's 7.1 Dolby Atmos Klipsch system. Then there are the fake grief people and they just sound AWFUL, as if every speaker is blown! Fortunately, I'm usually keen on the fakes and turn the system down right before they start faking their bawling.

[@terriekeogh5706]

Wow. What a prick.

[@barbaraandrews434]

Murderers hardly can cry.they are guilty and have no remorse

[@naZ11911]

I swear a few seconds in in the intro when I saw her husband fake crying I knew it was him 😂

[@chrisgullett4332]

Of course it was. This is what happens when people play with other's emotions. She brought it on herself. Was he wrong for killing her, of course, but she caused it by playing with his emotions. She is a clear example of why I always say to never associate with anybody that cannot be faithful to their partner. If you cannot be loyal to your wife, husband etc, then you cannot be loyal to anything or anyone. Saying the guy was living a double life is comical, because she was the one living a double life, and pushed him to do the same. The truth is they were both horrible people.

[@symonelewis1690]

​@@chrisgullett4332: A cheating spouse isn't worth throwing your freedom away for possibly the rest of your life. Because of what he did, he'll now be in jail/prison, where he'll be around nothing but other men. Two wrongs never made a right.

[@chrisgullett4332]

@@symonelewis1690 That is what you clearly do not understand. When you play games with people's emotions, you never know what they will do. That is the point dummy, do not play games with your partner, and things like this will not happen. It is not about what you think is or is not worth it, it is about what the person thinks, and you never know what others are thinking. When you push some people, they will snap. Again, she brought this on herself. People need to grow up, stop lying to others, stop playing games with others, and if they cannot be loyal, then do not be in a relationship. She is responsible for her actions, just like he is responsible for his, and she caused this.

[@derrickgrant3686]

Man .. exactly what i i was thinking.💯‼️

[@Whoeverheardof]

@@chrisgullett4332uh…no. Cheating is wrong and bad but to respond to that by murdering the person is completely INSANE. You never have the right to take someone else’s life.

[@laurelgirard8475]

You can always tell by the crocodile tears. If you can’t produce tears for your murdered love one, something wrong.

[@celinesbubyvelez761]

Not really i I can’t cry in front of people or public I look like I don’t care but I grew up with five brothers and a strict father who didn’t play on emotions so not everyone who can’t cry is crazy lol

[@thisisme3238]

Crocodile tears and real tears are two very different things. Most people can immediately tell the difference in them.

[@bkm2797]

Might want to try some therapy, it can really help you remove what should never have been there by your childhood.

[@jennifertaylor2593]

@@celinesbubyvelez761but you don’t know how you’d respond talking about a murdered loved one. You may not cry, but I’m sure you wouldn’t sound 100% fake. You’d have a composure other than ridiculous and fake.

[@neonnv1139]

@celine not crying and pretending to cry are waaayyy different

[@auburnanger6679]

Pretty disturbing that todd tried to burn down his house with his family in it and was allowed to keep living

[@bryandass368]

THis is what i was saying as well - he should have at least gotten a very harsh sentence of many many years in prison.

[@MR_RuckGaming]

​@@bryandass368 if he was black he would have

[@bryandass368]

@@MR_RuckGaming im not racist to the black males but yeah if he was black i'd be just as much, pushing for his punishment as any other race. I'm pro police and very against the entire blm movement - i was raised by my father figure malcolm x and i have zero tolerance for anyone playing the victim. I remember the other day people broke into my car and stole a bag. I saw one running off but didnt catch him. When i went to the security of the parking lot - i started describing one of the theives. All i got out was he was a black guy before the security insulted me and said im racially profiling. I was so angry at this security 'boss' guy that i went back later that week and totally abused the hell out of him lol (verbally) and he was too much of a bitch to fight back. We have to realize what is truth and justice versus what is not. Every race needs to be dealt with - under Iron Fists. All this and more i discuss at length in my book - set for release later this year.

[@wickandde]

Anytime anyone publicly cries without tears you know they're guilty

[@patriciaoreilly8907]

You can't cry without tears 😊

[@butterflydiva1]

Crocodile 🐊🐊 tears 😭😭😭😭

[@lisareed5669]

That's stupid

[@veelynah6306]

As soon as I saw him pretending and desperately trying to squeeze a tear out, I felt he was guilty!

[@veneca4396]

Fact! Reminds me of the guy that killed his pregnant wife and 2 precious daughters in Colorado a few years back. He did the same exact thing.

[@saintsinner7565]

His crying is even worse act than Watts pulled off

[@moondancer6488]

And that's pretty bad!

[@chinadoll534]

Exactly

[@susangilliam6400]

I know!!!!

[@mrobertsbeck]

I thought that IMMEDIATELY

[@kim-lusteenkamp4866]

Typical

[@Kimnguyen969]

I’ll never understand why people cheat. If you like to bounce around then stay single. Cheating is the most painful betrayal and no one should have to go through that. I will never be a cheater , especially with a married man. Cheating always leads to destruction and the consequences can last a lifetime. It destroys children innocence and families

[@sullivan912]

I agree with all you said. However, it doesn't excuse murder.

[@deborl7278]

No It's NOT a reason to murder ! But it IS THE REASON IT HAPPENED.

[@o74]

Maybe our species is not made to be monogamous but religious belief try to make us believe it is.

[@VicTheFigGuy]

​​@@o74 evolution research indicates that ancient hominid species we evolved from became more or less monogamous which may have helped the species survived during period of climate and enviromental challenge that helped bring up youngs. It is not perfect monogamy but there are very clear evolutionary evidence and benefits for it.

[@o74]

@@VicTheFigGuy Interesting Info.

[@mrpopo8298]

If you are thinking of cheating on your spouse, don't, just leave. And if you find out your spouse is cheating on you, and you are thinking of revenge, don't, just leave. The relationship is over at that point anyway.

[@MrGrumpyGills]

Exactly! 👍

[@SherylAnneFlint]

True

[@janpierzchala2004]

Cheating happens, you probably mean sexual cheating specifically. Lovers on side are an old thing, sometimes this breaks marriage.

[@janpierzchala2004]

I prefer betrayal to cheating: He betrayed.

[@janpierzchala2004]

To betray the oath is a serious matter, and not only in a sexual realm

[@Hugh1966]

That performance of the husband not gonna win an Oscar . How pitiful.

[@clareshaughnessy2745]

That husband is the happiest sad person I’ve ever seen

[@nancyj.ellington6407]

Spouse doesn't exactly look like a ball of fire. These weak guys are attracted to strong successful women....resentment often occurs sooner or later. Pathetic.

[@allisonjames2923]

13:45 Microexpressions gave him away right there (not that they’re even micro - they stand out a mile away 🙄). He’s grinning as he tries to cry. I grabbed a screenshot less than a second after this time & if you just looked at the photo without knowing what happened, you’d be sure the guy was smiling.

[@martineboucicault3961]

😂😂

[@barbaraandrews434]

Am saying!!

[@alisong2328]

"Crying" with no tears is always a big red flag!

[@unmalo2768]

Of a cheating wife? Yes, I agree!

[@mrsTraveller64]

a grown man crying like that just because his wife is missing a few days, allways means he KNOWS where she is..

[@psychmatisa]

If you watch closely, the husband is performative and no actual tears fall from his eyes. His body language shows no emotion. Being overly dramatic is never a sign of sincerity. Crocodile tears

[@mikala6798]

After watching so many of these true crime stories, I am more and more convinced that anyone wishing to marry someone and be with them the rest of their lives, should absolutely do a background check on them before they make that final decision 🧐🙏🏻✝️

[@Nicolethomas51312]

I agree. Also keep in mind some people are this way without having a background it always good to check out their character.

[@thomasramirez1732]

Very smart statement

[@hansmir5443]

Exactly. Rich families usually do a background check and financial check before they give their blessing to the wedding of their kids. It’s worth it.

[@nialeilakande]

Absolutely 👍🏾

[@bubb5225]

Praying, the bible and a monocle also help.

[@feliciabosch8110]

Always crazy how these offenders quotes out of the Bible

[@margaretyork3548]

Very bothersome.

[@moot8107]

Christians in America are a very odd group of people...

[@curtissea5340]

Everybody fake n lie ,Bible included

[@curtissea5340]

​@@margaretyork3548😅... you figure it out eventually 😅

[@Jesusofsuburbia768]

They need to read the bible before the crime, instead of afterwards

[@naadjamaglover6088]

I fully expected him to say “I think not!” after saying the word “coincidence?” Lmao

[@kathrynbillinghurst188]

Ikr? I sometimes think things like that, just because…I don’t know 🤷‍♀️ There’s never any disrespect, it’s a weird fleeting moment that can actually be a teensy bit…quirky!! 👏✌️🤭 Have a fantastic day! ✌️🇦🇺🍻😁

[@moondancer6488]

​@@kathrynbillinghurst188 I completely relate.💯💯👍🏼

[@karlay455]

Both cases are sad - no one deserves to take another human being’s life - I’m glad the second woman survived

[@Octopuscoast]

It's so strange how 'love' can turn into such evil 🙈.

[@asiam1528]

Yup

[@lordhegamonster6931]

Yep! Evil unfaithful woman 😢

[@Anonymous38572]

The lady interviewed says “she trusted the wrong person” uhm did we forget she is also a lying cheater? Oh bc she’s a female she’s exonerated of all wrongdoing in the eyes of the public?

[@ygpwnxd_xd752]

@@Anonymous38572👈 It baffles me as to being younger to the murderer by 14 years and step mumming his 3 kids what was Katherine thinking about. Highly educated lady wasting her time and life raising a ready made family which means these 3 kids were an excess baggage. Feel awfully sorry for her to loose her precious life at an young age. Even if she cheated it doesn’t mean she get killed, Todd could hv divorced and moved on, but this wretched scoundrel dog did his evil act out of vengeance . It’s good he will live his entire life with rapists and murderers like him .

[@shapienails3067]

@@Anonymous38572 🤔So she deserved to die a horrible death? He almost burnt down his family's home, while they were in it ... etc.. Just saying.

[@Christina92520]

The Katrina Smith crime happened in my area. I knew it was the husband immediately. Very sad

[@MushRoomC4H6N2O2]

I’m more invested to the US criminal news than my local news😂

[@ltee2261]

Me too I know nothing about my local Scottish happenings or any UK news at all🙈

[@Dante-fk4yi]

US crime pumps

[@mandy2117]

i am pca s we dont get in uk the nieghbour could be arreasted we dont know what for america its information act u gotta love it watching trails we dont get in uk. i love true crime

[@MushRoomC4H6N2O2]

@@mandy2117 also based in Uk. So I get it totally mate

[@JaymelShea]

​@@mandy2117what is pca s ?

[@vhagerty]

It reminds me of when Susan Smith had crocodile tears about her "kidnapped" children. Immediately, my husband and I both said, "She did it". The same feeling happened with that husband. 😊

[@rt66vintage16]

I guess I was fooled in the beginning; I was so worried about her little boys. Wretched woman. Diane Downs didn't fool me, though.

[@allisonjames2923]

Well it’s kind of obvious when the title says that her husband stalked her prior to her disappearance 🤷‍♀️ Or do you mean when you saw the news when it happened?

[@gigilamoore2656]

Affairs are wrong but this isn't about a cheating wife. This is about a man who tricked a woman into marrying him with nothing to offer. He didn't want to lose his meal ticket. She was supporting not only him but 3 children that were not her responsibility to financially support.

[@aineemalik1905]

But that was still her choice to get married to him

[@honkytonk4465]

Women do this regularly

[@dawn3589]

@@honkytonk4465 men cheat daily too

[@cherylween4973]

@@honkytonk4465 but they rarely shoot their husbands when they leave them.

[@cyleeman]

What about all the gold digging Women who marry for money? Women want to be equal in everyway but when they make more money than their Husband they tend to look down on them they are still in that mind frame of 50 years ago when most house holds only the husband's worked. This what bothers me they want they came & to eat it as well. Most young Women today are all looking to marry young good looking rich men which accounts for 1 percent of men today. They want to work make money but at the same time be married to a good looking rich man & when years go by & eventually have to settle down for some one below their standards it always ends in divorce or sadly in this case death.

[@1topfueldrag]

the female officer was at the right place at the right time, she saved that woman’s life.

[@Cheeky-FE-Kerry]

Tip for murderers: If you can’t act, don’t even try. Just remain silent, but reverent.

[@Sola_Scriptura_1.618]

Murders typically think they are smarter than everyone else.

[@Charlesbjtown]

I was NO GOOD @ 8:00 😂. "He was overcome with emotion".....yea, if full of crap was an emotion.

[@cherylmclaverty2182]

He never shed a tear prayer’s for her and her family.

[@mangoking787]

When I saw the start of this video, and heard of her disappearance. I knew it was the husband that did it. I am glad he will rot in jail. When somebody cries tears roll down their cheeks. He had nothing. How I wish I was a private investigator.

[@maryannanderson2213]

I'm not far into the video but my money's on the husband. Any time I hear that squeaky voice from someone flags go up because anyone can fake that kind of voice and many people do. They think this makes them sound so sad that no one will suspect them of being involved but it has the opposite effect on me. I hear it and I think, "Yep. That's the guy!" I have just learned that Todd Smith is not his name and I find that incredible. He has assumed a new name and yet he still thinks it is okay to go on TV every night pleading for the return of his wife. Did he not consider the possibility that someone who knew his real name and that he had attempted to burn his family's house down with them inside it, just MIGHT see him on TV and call the police to tell them who he really is? The boy is not overly bright.

[@bryandass368]

BINGO

[@allisonjames2923]

Narcissists & psychopaths 🤷‍♀️ They truly believe they’re the smartest people out there & that they can control every situation - and incredibly, they often can. Just look at Dump as the prime example

[@cjdisciple5586]

I love how they say "she was private ". Well of course she was. She was having an affair.

[@kathygillman5450]

Not to mention she was living w a psychopath! She felt it, not all of it but she knew he was off. On some level we know!

[@kordobarzan3376]

Cheat is the worse can happen to any one I don't feel sorry for any one lose the life because she chooses the horrible way

[@Anonymous38572]

Yep these shows always make the cheater seem completely innocent if it’s a female

[@mistyfirefox7630]

So because she cheated that’s an excuse to take a life? Get real 🙄

[@lyndiaj6038]

​@@kordobarzan3376cheating doesn't equal death tho

[@dawnjackson2190]

This story is so sad. Crime watch daily puts together such details in their program. Thank you. My heart hurts for Katrina's stepchildren, Todd's actual bio kids. After all, she became their 2nd Mom for over 7 years.

[@andoversandlot8491]

Lmao huh?

[@kathygillman5450]

Not to mention their Dad is a psychopath and murderer.

[@jillvalentine6182]

This happened in my town… 20/20 is working on this story for the new season. My son was Todd’s CO in county jail.

[@hamanamanama2263]

Well they will at the very least miss her money. What a loser he is. Turd

[@billnalder1017]

Donna Summers now working in Law Enforcement?...awesome!!

[@neonnv1139]

I thought Wendy Williams lol

[@douglasb5046]

Hilarious!!

[@mrsr003]

This poor woman, but then so blessed to have survived,! Bless her heart,! Praying for as close to a full recovery ss she can ever have!!!

[@stephaniek1076]

During his "speech" at the candlelight vigil, it looked to me as if he almost smiled at some points---very freaky!! Reminded me of duper's delight.

[@bonnielee316]

They need to make it easy to pay for an international background check. It should be mandatory to get one as part of the marriage process. How does a violent offender’s ( a lot of them have previous records of battery) rights dupe another person’s rights? Psychopaths lie. Just like this guy did with Cat. He put on his best behavior then after the marriage he let his true self show.

[@AwokenEntertainment]

shocking and sad that she didn't see signs of that side of his personality sooner..

[@TakePrayersSayVitamins]

She looks like such a lovely person…like a joy to befriend her.

[@deniseparis6820]

That police officer was an angel… what a miracle she survived… god bless her and her kids

[@susandevoe6002]

Every time u see the husband tearfully blubbering like a 6-year old on T.V., or on a call to the police (when he's reporting that the wife has had an "accident" that killed her at home or while alone on vacation with the husband, etc etc), u KNOW he did it. When he is also absent or blasé re searches for the missing wife, then that only totally CONFIRMS it. Don't look at what he says; look at what he does.

[@stfuplsok]

exactly, Sherlock.

[@tivvy9708]

He certainly wouldn't win an Oscar for his supposed grief.

[@millionmills2440]

Shedding crocodile tears at least. Some people do blabble when under stress... The issue is if they aren't actually grief stricken and their eyes are dry as a desert

[@stfuplsok]

@@millionmills2440 *babble

[@steffibaker6121]

He didn't appear to actually shed tears.

[@barbarahawkins7864]

Each time one of these wicked murderers quote scripture from the Bible out of context, I feel like 🤮

[@curtissea5340]

Bible babbel... worthless. 😅

[@MrGrumpyGills]

Why?

[@annalupton9284]

I'm a simple woman. I see chris hansen, i click.

[@tiggzr9744]

Why? He's a con man

[@Charlesbjtown]

"Have a seat right over there anna".

[@annalupton9284]

​@@tiggzr9744he may be a con man but he's an iCON

[@Flamsterette]

​@@tiggzr9744At least he's not the Natalie chick.

[@shellwirtful]

I down vote it every time I see /hear him

[@AMGShivener]

People that are truly grieving won't do constant interviews, the only way they will do an interview is if the media attention is dieing down! What a narcissist! Bless her poor family and friends

[@klaird_h4727]

This is why I think everyone should conduct an indepth background check on anyone they intend to build a future with...nowadays you don't know who is who...people will tell you what you want to hear, but rarely the complete truth. RIP to her, and peace to her family.

[@lovelyscorp79]

It wouldnt have disclosed his past bad behavior cause he changed his last name. What they need to do is put name changes on regular background checks not just federal ones.

[@klaird_h4727]

@@lovelyscorp79 ..that's a great point/ idea!

[@harleygirl4life6]

Every time I saw Todd (crying) on TV NO actual tears ever came out of those eyes. Of course he didn’t want her to leave. He’d have to get a job & support himself & his daughters. You think if he was going to make up a false name he would of come up with something a bit more clever then SMITH?!?!! He should never get out!! Never! One place everyone should be safe? Is at HOME!!! He needs to stay where he is.

[@monavis2356]

The biggest and most important decision you will ever make in your life is who you choose to marry !!

[@newsing33]

That, and who you choose to have a child/children with!

[@campbellsmom6787]

I’m trying to figure out this scenario. Katrina is cheating on her husband with a married man. Because in her mind they were done. But you’ve just been on an anniversary trip with him. Married “boyfriend”is sending her texts that say tell him you demand divorce. But he’s not divorced. And they’re coworkers. And we’ve got a narcissist husband who’s suspicious of wife ( apparently with good reason) and commits murder after tracking her every movement. Then he cries on tv for the cameras. Nice set of morals on all of them. He should rot in jail

[@Ocean-zj2jf]

My deepest of sympathies to her family 🌹🙏🏽 a beautiful daughter, friend, & sister taken way to soon 💔

[@lottoo5693]

and a cheater dont forget that.

[@MsTygame]

@@lottoo5693she still didn’t deserve to be beaten to death.

[@lottoo5693]

@@MsTygame yeah but thats need to be said to

[@MsTygame]

@@lottoo5693 not really

[@TakePrayersSayVitamins]

Todd Smith wasn’t even Todd Smith?? Trying to burn down the family home with ppl in it would be as simple as “ arson”. A person without family around is a big red flag. I kno families can become estranged but I believe that not having a distant cousin to come to show love doesn’t look good for ppl.

[@zxy78267]

Restraining orders don't work. If you have an angry ex who's determined to hurt you, it just doesn't help. I'm so glad she survived. These domestic cases are really sad. I was threatened multiple times by my ex husband when I left him. I went to the police multiple times and told them he was threatening to kill me. They told me he was probably just trying to scare me. I told them about his arsenal and that he was extremely angry, drinking all the time, and using drugs. They still didn't listen. I lived in a small town, and started getting word that he had offered a few people money to kill me. I literally lived in fear because he'd attempted to kill me once when we were married and still together. Fortunately, or unfortunately, he found another girlfriend. When she realized how controlling and volatile he was, she left him right after he went to work and drove for hours to another state and hid for over a year. By then he'd married another woman. She divorced him seven years later. I don't know what happened to him after that except that he became a religious fanatic.

[@mocheeks4788]

Same here. Went to cops. They did nothing. He tormented me for years. It all stopped when he found a new girl. They eventually got married. Still married till this day. She was my blessing.

[@kathygillman5450]

Omgosh ditto! Right down to turning to a religious fanatic. He faked that like he did all 4 of his wives. So glad you got out too. I haven't dated in 28 years he scared me so bad plus I was bread winner so I had nothing to lose except my life!

[@cherylween4973]

He became a religious fanatic? How bizarre.

[@bryandass368]

@@cherylween4973 Ive dealt with a TON of religious fanatics in my life - my book is the first book in my country Trinidad to go against religion - And im the first atheist here it seems - they dont even know that exists LOL - I can tell u 1 million stories of religious fantatics (my entire family) being Crazy as hell and coming from being even crazier in their past life.

[@bryandass368]

@@kathygillman5450 Man i feel for all of you women - Crazy men are indeed all over - Im a guy and i see it everywhere - I m just glad you all survived - I plead with police to take such reports seriously. I hope my book makes a change in society a small one so ppl will not be so negligent -

[@LanaWarzynski]

That lawyers biggest point to the jury would be her imitating him swinging that bat and she swings it like that

[@susieevans6445]

Todd Smith literally told on himself. He was begging to get caught. Obtuse, Selfish horrible husband & father. Not a tear fell from his eyes in any interviews he did .. and he did a Lot !! Despicable.

[@davevargas360]

I have a hard time feeling sorry for anyone who cheats while in a relationship then gets the blowback from all that pain and hurt. I personally new a guy who was married and his mistress shot and killed his innocent wife and son. Sex is not worth lives at all!

[@madsdee7803]

She wasn't even married to Todd Smith, She was married to a liar who was mooching off her and stealing from other people. She could do what she wanted. He only married her to mooch off her.

[@CarolLustgarten]

Good job Chris. Love your reporting. Excellent story. Tears 😭 for the victim. Happy 😊 they caught that murderer.

[@capiruzca]

Shame she ever met him. He’s an evil monster and should be locked up in prison for life, hopefully

[@sandey42]

Only crime watch daily gets invited into the evidence room” 😂. That’s right Chris. I love Chris Hansen. I wish he didn’t have to stop the show “to catch a predator” but I heard it was because one man took his own life after being caught in the sting. Does anyone know the man’s name that took his own life? So sad. I wonder if he was married or had children. Or both. Thank you Chris Hansen! You’re delivery is amazing! I’m a huge fan. Anyone know how old Chris is?

[@bbe3034]

Chris Hansen is now on Tru Blu KZbin channel.

[@TheDriftwoodlover]

I think it was a district attorney. His family sued NBC. You should be able to search to find his name.

[@sofiaxyz6205]

Its almost always "The grieving husband "

[@emjohnson7207]

Yes and the crying gives them away. They just can't fake it.

[@cherylween4973]

I was amazed the woman was still standing for awhile after being shot nine times.

[@JeremyCarterSax]

50 cent

[@stfuplsok]

shocked and awe before the loss of consciousness

[@cherylween4973]

@@JeremyCarterSax what?

[@JeremyCarterSax]

@@cherylween4973 that was a reference to her being stronger than 50 cent who was also shot 9 times

[@cherylween4973]

@@JeremyCarterSax oh. You should have explained that the first time because I hadn't known about 50c. Did he die?

[@northwildlings6795]

"She had no enemies" "she was cheating with a married man" math isn't mathing. When you cheat, you make a lot of enemies.

[@goldenfury7231]

Not really 😂😂😂

[@TakePrayersSayVitamins]

Sumtimes I think a missing person is somewhat worse than knowing the loved one has died. What a horrific feeling. With adults u know if they haven’t called it’s because they are unable to. Is it because they are being held hostage and being mistreated? Tied up & starved etc? Especially with dependent children. Are they being fed, cleaned, cared for properly. The mind racing with all sorts of negative scenarios flowing thru the mind. I feel terribly for the loved ones. They definitely need to rally around one another for emotional support. if the culprit is amongst the ppl who are coming together in support it’s such a deeper betrayal & cold soulless action.

[@Starchild42]

The odds are huge...it's always the person who doesn't help find them, usually it's the spouse

[@girlwhomustnotbenamed4139]

Arson of a house full of family members at 17? That's some serial killer material right there, and like clockwork, a slap on the wrist. 🙄

[@tamarinbush6613]

I love when people fake cry with no tears. I would be ugly crying if anything happened to my husband or kids. Can’t get around how you really feel. Husband did a poor job of trying to be upset

[@thirstonhowellthebird]

Amber Heard and her ugly no tears fake cry. They’re all alike. Sick. Poor Katrina, so sad.

[@cassonade8468]

She was private? If you want to fool around please don’t get married. As to the husband he’s despicable.

[@Rsinclair987]

That shouldn’t be your first concern

[@markusgarcia4136]

Its called cause and effect...

[@madsdee7803]

She wasn't even married to Todd Smith. She found out he was a liar who was using her and stealing from other people and she told him they were over. He is an angry little parasite who already tried to murder people. HE should not have been allowed to change his name and hide his crimes.

[@povertylevelphilanthropy1524]

Crocodile tears? He can’t seem to even conjure up that. I haven’t seen ANY tears.

[@beyondthedetails]

Oh look. Another cheating spouse who gets murdered but is supposedly a “good person”. Please.

[@virnan]

Never get.married and never trust anyone.

[@gomogomez7300]

Well done, detectives; congrats!🎩 R.I.P. 💙

[@susanwilliams4953]

The evil monster trying to cry with out tears. Rest in peace Katrina.

[@quantumnature514]

Todd totally looks like he is smiling throughout everything. Yuck.

[@John-kv7jo]

Here's a piece of advice. If you plan on divorcing your spouse, wait till the divorce is finalized before starting a new relationship.

[@annaconway313]

She still didn't deserve to be murdered😢😢😢

[@thabingxakata]

My cousin's divorce took just over 2 years to get finalised and she was already over her husband months before she filed. 1 year's was enough for her to start dating again. My point is even if she had waited, this man would have still killed her for leaving him if not her dating another man, judging from the note he wrote to her.

[@thabingxakata]

But yes, I agree with you to some extent about waiting. Some divorces are quick and I'm sure waiting a few months wouldn't hurt.

[@madsdee7803]

Another tip. Don't lie about your name and past so you can con someone into supporting you and your children financially. She wasn't even married to Todd Smith.

[@steinervision7643]

I should have been a detective, I knew the husband did it immediately!

[@neige4221]

As someone else pointed out it was in the video title 🙂; Your reading comprehension is top notch.

[@doublebreasted1422]

I really am thankful to God that lady survived. She also never has to worry about her estranged husband ever again. He believed he'd taken her out, BUT GOD!!

[@juned1719]

If the marriage is over just leave. Do it quietly and as quickly as possible. Don’t start a new relationship or live in the house with the person you are leaving especially if they know you are leaving or in a new relationship. Tell as many people as possible what is going on so your friends and loved ones can speak up for you if the worse happens.

[@IkiaMosley4EVR]

This is terrible, my birthday is on October 23rd 😢, God give her family peace ❤

[@GeorgiaJakes7]

So is my son’s. He’ll be 16 this year!!

[@montanacrone8984]

Todd loved her paying all the bills.

[@amyconway9035]

These spouse killers are always the worst actors.

[@Two_Blue_Crayons]

You never know how anyone will react when living this path. I’ve watched tons of interviews like y’all. You never know.

[@quashiesuzanne]

God blessed Kat Hudson everything lined up that officer carrying that clot agent is great! And her bravery. And Ems.

[@debrarobinson9539]

Thou shall not MURDER!!!!.

[@jeremysmith9694]

Unfortunately religion is on a sharp decline.

[@Lord_Messiah_Disciple]

It was not murder because the killing was justified. She committed adultery. If I rob someone and they resist or fight back, and then I shoot them and they die, that's murder.

[@tentax762]

Neither cheat like she did

[@adelheidsnel5171]

I thought I saw Donna Summer pop up😮

[@amelia_k1082]

What a sick dude he is. He was a leach too, relying on his wife to support him and his 3 kids. What kind of a man does that?

[@prowlprime]

He wasn’t a sick dude. His wife cheated on him and screwed another man. He lost it.

[@aoife0823]

@@prowlprime why didn't he just move on with his life?

[@melaniemendoza1062]

The husband should get a oscar for his fake acting like he cares on tv

[@redwatch.]

More like a Razzie.

[@Cheri022491]

I remember being part of the search parties looking for Katrina Smith. There were so many searches in the woods behind my ex boyfriend's house... & the neighborhoods felt like on lock down everywhere we went. If you weren't working or physically stuck at home, you were out searching. We hoped someone would find her alive... Never believed he wasn't involved, he was not believable at all.

[@lorib604]

That female officer is a hero.

[@sigche]

Yes she's a Hero! Thank God she was close by to save this woman! This policewoman should be honored in some way for her lifesaving actions!

[@Melissa-SC73]

Agreed! She definitely saved her life. I’m glad wherever they live, the police carry that blood clotting powder.

[@BicMichuM]

Attempted murder but only got 30mos probation..smh...good job justice system

[@Sharkor.2023]

This reporter has the most hilarious wig.

[@aDimeee]

😂

[@ilikethebills1087]

Prosecutor

[@barbaraandrews434]

I said the same thing😂😂😂😂😂😂.makes her look like a granny

[@June-tb4vi]

Thank you everyone who acted quickly to save her!!!!!

[@billkeon880]

I didn’t know Rick James stopped playing funk music and became a district attorney ….

[@lindahaggard6416]

Proven fact, time after time, the grass is NEVER greener on the corner side.

[@lindahaggard6416]

You are so right! It looks green then turns dry and brittle. So many get hurt.

[@jimwhitehead230]

The husband is the biggest scumbag, but all 3 of those people are scumbags. She cheated on her husband, and her side piece cheated on his wife. Scumbags.

[@tomspeed3354]

agree. she was a typical 304- both sick

[@martasplace6414]

My ex-husband put a tap on our phone when we were married, when we were having problems in our marriage, after I found the recorder that was the last thing that broke our marriage and I wasn't having an affair or cheating at all...after he moved out I went to the club with my girlfriend and when I came out he had sliced all 4 of my tires, If a man (or woman) can turn on someone they say they love and do crazy things, then that is not love, it's insecurity! If you truly love another, you treat them the way you want to be treated! Stay safe! ☺️

[@gigit2986]

the husband had a 2nd chance to live a healthy life but he ruined it w greed

[@Sarah-ob2rz]

Kudos toTodd's kids for telling the truth. Katrina's family should take them in🎉

[@TakePrayersSayVitamins]

Coworkers are easy to fall for when there is trouble at home since more time is spent at work willingly or unwillingly. ppl can pick up overtime just to get away from the stress*, turmoil & emotional distance at home. She was a step mom to 3 & with a man she no longer wanted. Being the bread winner in that relationship & caring for the 3 girls she married into would be hard. I could imagine how rough it was for her. The lover on the side egging her on to leave didn’t make it any easier as he hurried her to leave.

[@jdmbraceyourself695]

You can readily see that he had his start in crime with the common family farm animals and later graduated to the more exotic animals like kangaroos and pink flamingos

[@LuzMartinez-if1dw]

Not a tear to be had , when he was crying