"The Perfect Wife" Someone They Knew with Tamron Hall

"The Perfect Wife" - Penny Scaggs believed in being a dutiful Christian wife. She even taught local women how to build harmonious relationships. Then she was found brutally beaten and stabbed beside her beloved yellow piano.
Was this a robbery gone horribly wrong-or was something in the Scaggs home out of tune?
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[@maddieadams75]

Adultry and divorce would destroy his stellar career…….but murder 🤦‍♀️

[@bernadettebarry3099]

He ugly

[@emilyrandall9968]

Adultery/divorce wouldn't destroy his stellar career but murder would

[@peace4598]

He played along with the "perfect marriage". He climbed the ladder at work with the perfect wife and home. In reality, he hated his strict, dull life and her.

[@tehilasunshine9757]

more than that, he hated God

[@thehoneyeffect]

Christianity and all of it ms many many rules

[@amazingsupergirl7125]

Well that’s how it works. You get married then work until you retire

[@jenniferyule8786]

Very typical in ALL these crime docos with this type. Overly religious, pious and false. Never trust communities who present in this fashion.

[@jshuffield]

When there is an affair at work usually they think they are fooling everyone but the reality is everyone knows.

[@ileanamuntean7338]

Seen it time and time again, or when an old man is lusting after a young girl, he thinks he is hiding his game well, but everyone can see it.

[@viffey]

The minute I hear 'pillars of the community' that's me suspicious

[@sharpedge3355]

if these are the pillars obviously the whole world is falling down!!! As we see, lol.

[@dianahill5116]

Add other suspicious items: close-knit family, life insurance policies, religion.....very common scenes throughout America.

[@krisrobb7709]

Heaven forbid that one should "light up a room" or "give you the shirt off their back". 😬

[@NoeletteMason-rn3wy]

​@@krisrobb7709😂As usual, they always do that don't they.😂😂😂

[@leeprimeau7912]

They always overdo it on these true crime shows… I live in Austin. Penny and Roger may have seemed to have been “pillars” in their little church community but that’s about it. Behind the scenes, other things were going on. Their adopted daughter began topless dancing which drove Penny crazy. Both Roger and the daughter seemed to be tired of playing the “perfect” Christian roles and I think they were both resentful of Penny’s strict biblical style. As we all know well, there is no perfect family. Everyone has issues and struggles behind the curtain whether they want to admit it or not. So sad for Penny though. She truly WAS trying to be an exemplary Christian. 😞

[@MsTeaRex]

The only tears he shed was for himself at the verdict.

[@edithaalcock6164]

He finally showed emotion during the verdict/sentencing..he cried not becoz he misses his wife..it is becoz he was caught..

[@nanaberry4120]

Maybe if he had worn his white leather eagle jacket he would have felt better?

[@kryys5092]

He dident do it!

[@masungukafoa1454]

😆😆😆🤙🏾👌👍

[@Jesusistheonlyway549]

He’s not a devout Christian, he’s the exact opposite.

[@theoryofpersonality1420]

Wolf in sheep's closing

[@robotboy370]

Most “Christian’s” are evil in disguise.

[@kryys5092]

I think He dident do it

[@petepark8114]

No that's pretty Christian thing to do.

[@nadene1769]

I remember this story. It really made sick. She didn’t have to die like that. He is a terrible person!

[@thomasjensen6243]

Well, no kidding. Everybody is a terrible person.

[@nicolaablett7790]

No one ever knows people They think they do But they know what they are permitted to know or what is shared

[@PatchaChel]

The detectives need to ask of the friends of Roger was, “would you have ever thought that Roger would attend a swingers convention or be having an open affair with his secretary while married to his wife? They wouldn’t have believed he would murder his wife. They wouldn’t have believed his adulterous life either.

[@FaithandNova]

The friends probably would have said that was a lie also

[@marymary20]

Whenever I hear “devoted Christians” I know it’s gonna be lit.

[@sandibaker5298]

I just gotta say, being a good Christian wife DOES NOT make you a prude.

[@marymary20]

It makes you a lot of other things though.

[@muta_othernames]

True!

[@nanaberry4120]

@@marymary20 oh… are you an expert on what a Christian wife is? Please, enlighten us.😂

[@HollyGW]

It doesn't make you the best wife or better than a wife that isn't Christian either

[@madi4481]

@@HollyGW It does

[@HeyTexasItsMe]

Whatever happened to his girlfriend?

[@janethoward1161]

Wow we take for granted how young 57 years is! Sad

[@redlikewineagain697]

LOL It only seems "young" when we're either that age or close to it.

[@Fellyfell]

A lot of my friends are grandparents by mid 30’s. Are you kidding me? 57 is ancient. Hello! 57!

[@sandibaker5298]

They didn’t have to “make a demon out of him”, he did that for himself. There wasn’t a divorce in the making because there was no way he would give her any of ‘his’ fortune.

[@ileanamuntean7338]

....and he won't be so "seductive" to younger women without lots of money. The woman who loved him when he was poor had no value for him.

[@boosqueezy2418]

he either figured he was smarter than the cops and everyone else, or he assumed they wouldn’t question a word he had to say because he is beyond reproach (in his deluded mind)

[@vekiebaking-shelton1452]

She took "submissive wife" to a whole nother level. Heck she worship him, that was the problem. She made him her God, no ma'am. I hate he did this to her. RIH

[@lisahughes8779]

So many shows lately! Keep em coming!

[@mschaieme]

I will never understand why people will not just leave , divorce etc ( your clients will not mind ) Shocker most of your clients are divorced. But no you had to kill your wife of 30 plus years … just sad

[@PrettyinPink93]

İts usually because the spouse is a entitled greedy narcissist n doesn't want to lose theyre estate, pay allimony, child support etc which is dumb af

[@MelEveritt]

Agreed, I find it absurd.

[@xandrafrancois]

First red flag. He called the neighbour first in stead of 911.second. the brutallity of the attack. Thats personal. .

[@cindynimmore]

Exactly

[@ClaireNicole33]

Was Vanessa ever found? He could've killed her too so she couldn't testify. I'm sure he was tired of her too after so many years of the affair and wanted something new. Where's Vanessa??

[@myriahg6549]

thats what i was thinking

[@vc6122]

Yea she probably talked him into it

[@thehoneyeffect]

@@vc6122 To me , it seems like he was thinking about that murder for a long time, probably before Vanessa

[@tiatherese3312]

I was wondering the same where is Vanessa?

[@fatimaahmed8813]

I think he killed her

[@sandibaker5298]

“People wanting to lock doors”…? Even when I was a child in the 60’s, my parents instilled in me the importance of LOCKING DOORS and not giving criminals an open invitation. Thanks, guys.😘

[@deniece0821]

Same. I hear people talking all the time about how they never locked their doors, etc. Pfft. I grew up in a Middle-Upper class suburb in the 1970s-1980s. My parents were adamant about locking the doors. During the week, my bedtime was usually 9pm or 10pm depending on my age. On weekends my parents would usually let me stay up. Sometimes my parents would go to bed before me. My dad would ALWAYS do his nightly routine of making sure both the front and back doors were locked and would turn on the security lights that hung over the garage. (He always said that burglars were less likely to hit a house that was lit up with bright lights.😂)

[@js5787]

@@deniece0821 Your Dad was a smart man. I hate that silly phrase. "We never lock our doors!" How stupid can people be? Murder has been going on for centuries.

[@redlikewineagain697]

@@js5787 amen!

[@redlikewineagain697]

my mother-in-law lived in a small house on the property of my SIL and her family (her daughter and family) in a rural area. My SIL has a huge home that could probably be described as a mansion and it's on 20 acres. My MIL would brag how she never locked her door and left her keys in her car. My SIL and her husband also left their keys in the car. However, it was never clear if they left their doors unlocked. My MIL would say, "They'll hit the big house first before coming here..." and I wanted so badly to say, "Well, even if you had nothing of value to steal, they could still rape and/or kill you." But I don't think that would have made any difference to her. They used to ridicule me in a very passive aggressive and covert way because of all the precautions I took, which is interesting because at the time, I was a probation officer and knew very well about all the crime and criminals around that most people were not aware of. Not everything makes the news! Don't be naïve. Ugh.

[@janedoe7229]

He wasn’t so “holy” after all. These “pillars” always crumble. Love Tamron.

[@boosqueezy2418]

the people who believe him can’t admit to themselves that they were so easily snowed! they literally worshipped this fool

[@dontbelongherefromanother]

A difficult lifestyle to uphold being human

[@aliciahoverson]

Thank you for another episode so soon ☺️

[@jlkitz1775]

Ugh, whenever "typical American family; church-going folks, great marriage" are repeated, you already know 😐Bruh, divorce is ALWAYS cheaper than murder 😳🤦🏾‍♀️

[@TeamOT]

"Upon discovering his wife, he calls the neighbo..." HE'S GUILTY! Tale as old as time.

[@crossedwires2629]

lol so true!!

[@crossedwires2629]

Also when the husband is not one of the folks being interviewed...

[@srichey444]

When "Keeping It Real - During your Mid Life Crisis" goes wrong. So glad he was caught red-handed. God forbid you simply divorce her. You reaped everything you sowed. RIP Penny 🙏🏽✝️🕊️

[@trollaf627]

Colonel mustard with the lead pipe in the piano room

[@Audrey-of5jm]

🤣🤣

[@dianahill5116]

Joke: Former president Trump, in the bathroom with a plunger. Best plunger ever made.

[@WVgrl59]

Poor defense attorney doesn't even believe his own statements. I mean how can you refute the husband's aka murderer's fingerprints inside the latex gloves with the murder weapons?! Lol

[@fluffgirl1000]

There is just so many of those show …the husband killing the wife ..it,s really scary

[@thehoneyeffect]

I reckon he killed Vanessa too

[@vernareed2692]

And there are probably several more who think, consider killing the wife but don't have nerve to do it!!

[@AidaShawJ.D.]

Yea! It’s like it’s happening in real life!

[@susanstandard8727]

How sad for that wife! Some people do not live up to vows. Extra marital affairs are cruelty, can lead to abominable actions!

[@Jen39x]

It strikes me that both were narcissistic and neither may have been able to deeply love. That would explain the apparent obsession with perfection on both their parts.

[@_my.handle_]

this man loved his money and reputation more than his wife. the detective's technique was amazing. he gave the murderer the hood and rope... he needed a new secretary to manage his household and he found one.

[@peterjongsma2779]

The reason these Defence Lawyers keep saying they believe in their clients innocence is to get more rich guilty clients. They know their client is guilty. But it's bad for business to say so.

[@veronicavarela2041]

You had me at ‘religious couple”😂😂😂😂😂

[@cindys3435]

I wonder if they ever found his mistress. I hope he didn’t get her.

[@suzatlarge]

I read a book about this crime, titled "The Good Wife." Vanessa Ferguson, the mistress, turned up alive and well after the guilty verdict. Then the defense lawyers tried to get a new trial based on this critical witness now being available. Heh. They lost that, and the rest of his appeals.

[@marcleblanc7021]

See is what social media reminds me of. It makes it easier for people to portray Something they are not

[@karenneill9109]

This was before social media. It’s easier to create fake personas online, but living multiple lives is harder now. In the 80’s you could have two families, it’s so much harder now.

[@tamilamy303]

@@karenneill9109 just curious, why is it harder now

[@WVgrl59]

He wasn't on social media. Lol

[@karenneill9109]

@@tamilamy303 It used to be u you on could move somewhere, steal a dead persons identity and slowly rebuild and do just fine. It’s very hard to do that now. You have to create a digital footprint, and it has to create a picture of your life.

[@xalleem8117]

I don't see him doing very well in prison......🤔

[@Just_A_Wafaring_Stranger]

Tamron Hall looks exquisitely beautiful and her outfit rocks the Casbah!!! 😻☺️💃

[@paulinetsai]

Shariff don't like it! Rock the casbah!

[@noteworthy4247]

Ikr. Glad she is standing up there and not that horrid Banfield!!!

[@noteworthy4247]

@@paulinetsai I see idiots

[@paulinetsai]

@@noteworthy4247 Ashley is nice ibthink

[@increasekru5123]

Tamron Hall is absolutely beautiful, I'm always turned on by this woman, she is intelligent, beautiful, tall, and very nice to see.

[@boosqueezy2418]

i love this show!

[@mahbubmo]

I just don't get the logic of killing someone and losing all when the cheaper option is divorce. And this is the kind of guy that's considered smart.

[@AidaShawJ.D.]

They don’t think they will get caught. Criminals are dumb: that’s it.

[@mahbubmo]

@@AidaShawJ.D. they always get caught even if it's 30 yrs down the line. Like you said just dumb.

[@lewthrasher5865]

I just lost interest in this story as soon as it said she felt it was her role to do anything for him because it was her role . Episode is called the perfect wife. No woman should ever feel it's their role in life to be anybody's servant especially their spouse.

[@sharpedge3355]

Yes, cuz. difference between serving each other by choice and being a servant.

[@js5787]

When a man tells me that I'm an angel, and would be a perfect wife, I RUN! I don't want to live up to some idea of perfection I'm happily flawed, and have no desire to change! :)

[@Venus-gn5oi]

I lost my interest the moment I heard business man, devoted wife and leaders in their local church. You can be 💯 sure there’s lot of sh*t behind the closed door

[@AidaShawJ.D.]

And yet you took time out of your life to write a comment. 😂

[@AidaShawJ.D.]

@@js5787 has any man said that to you?

[@Itsallaboutlove52]

Every time I hear, ‘American Christian family’ I cringe 😬.

[@dianahill5116]

Add other suspicious vocabulary: Close-knit family, life insurance policies, religion, pillars of the community..... That's alot of drama.

[@krisrobb7709]

The evidence in the dumpster, the affair, and the swingers event is enough for me.

[@NoeletteMason-rn3wy]

He also snapped himself by talking about what she was doing when he walked up to whack her. Ugggh what a creep.!!!

[@wildcolonialman]

Stunningly sad, and stunningly stupid, all wrapped up in the arms of wretched sex on tap in the office. Adultery, yet could so easily be divorced, take the cost, and move on.....RIP Peggy. God Bless all in your memory, in Jesus Name.

[@nadinekeating3255]

I got chills from what he said at 25:15.

[@sharpedge3355]

Yep, he tripped himself up eerily there. Terrible, terrible scenario. "I've never seen Roger so much as raise his voice etc." but truth is that these are the people that snap worse than others having held it in for so long. Also, anyone "never" having shown any propensity for violence before does not make them immune for same. That "never" only applies "up until", eg. "He never showed any violence in his whole life, up until he killed his wife" ... that is never proof of innocence and people need to get with the program on this fact.

[@heatherbeach4696]

​@@sharpedge3355 Perfectly said! That's exactly right

[@jennifergriffith4526]

Scaggs was a "devout Christian" only in word alone. Christ changes the heart! His heart was far from Christ-like. He is a WOLF in sheep's clothes.

[@_Meng_Lan]

Amen

[@Fiat_justitia_ruat_caelum]

There’s no hate like Christian love! 😂

[@NicklePickle426]

Preach sister!!!

[@hoyboys1000]

LOL! 😆

[@PaganPunk]

@jojo All religion!! Doesn't matter which Cult you choose!

[@CC-rj6gt]

You're getting White people confused with Christianity.

[@shahidabdoullakhanzorovr1564]

@jojo Nah. This story covers a case featuring some so-called Christians. Stay on topic.

[@boosqueezy2418]

as a matter of fact, these people are the exact people i would predict this to happen with! the self-righteous ones who don’t know their own marriage is a farce. who care more about image than each other. who are wealthy and obsessed with the concept of christianity, rather than trying to live by its tenants and intentions. the kind of people who would have an affair and then kill their spouse bec divorce “is a sin”. yeah, a lot of these episodes are like that &, ofc, the texas part doesn’t help… lol

[@dontbelongherefromanother]

They live in la la land, delusional about life circumstances

[@deftones8717]

Perfectly said! I couldn’t agree more.

[@lisahughes8779]

* tenets and yes, I agree.

[@missiris1234]

Watch those churchgoers! Lol

[@boosqueezy2418]

these townspeople didn’t think he would cheat, either. it was all an act. her last minutes were spent realizing that all she held dear was….bs

[@bruggeman672]

Or perhaps she had second thoughts about refusing the divorce...

[@kristelmpone5350]

"No one up there could have done it: It was a suburb, with very expensive houses, owned by Executives..." Other communities: Yeah! 🙄 We hear you well, sir. We understand the mindset. 🤦🏿‍♀️ Poor woman.

[@nicolaablett7790]

I hear you Murder happens anywhere what ever community

[@sheilae.9670]

I know right, to think because it's a rich, suburb, small town, therefore murders shouldn't happen is quite ignorant.

[@kristelmpone5350]

@@sheilae.9670 And that no one from their community could have done it. 🙄

[@sheilae.9670]

@@kristelmpone5350 exactly! Smh

[@tothelighthouse9843]

I think the point is that these people in expensive suburbs are usually too busy embezzling money from their workplaces, carrying on affairs with coworkers, abusing prescription medication & drinking themselves to sleep every night TO HAVE THE TIME to plan & commit murder. 😉

[@memaw3510]

I don't understand why people just don't grant a divorce. That old school church stuff is ridiculous! We change. Just everyone be amicable and love life while you're here.

[@bodomeijer772]

so so smart after all !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@RebeccaGallin]

I can't remember the year this took place I remember seeing this on I think American Justice

[@rocioaguilera3555]

Good Christian family. Yes, of course 😱

[@mssramsunker4820]

evil selfish pathetic man...a man! oops wrong word! RIP Penny, you truly didnt deserve to pass on in such a brutal manner!!

[@sueheck-dibble6131]

Keep up the good work on your sanctuary!! Thank you for letting me use your Shop Vac!

[@pamelalaroda]

*🚩calling neighbor instead of police*

[@increasekru5123]

I guess when you talk to a pastor , it's not always confidential, he was not suppose to disclose that information in a courtroom. The pastors testimony wasn't even needed. I can't believe Roger actually thought he would get away with this.

[@mariadavis8745]

Which burglar would break into someone’s house, kill and steal their jewellery and then dump the loot in nearby bins? Ludicrous! The defence had no leg to stand on.

[@AugustineChad]

Pastor was happy to throw Roger under the bus… 😂 😂

[@RC0307]

Why do people think murder is the answer vs D.I.V.O.R.C.E. ? So, you might lose a few clients??? vs take a life and either lose your life or be in prison for life?? 🤦‍♀️ May this woman rest in peace. 🙏🏼🤍🕊️

[@hoyboys1000]

"Devout Christians" - LOL! 😆 (The Perplexed Atheist)

[@2legit2Kwit]

People from all beliefs,sin 😢

[@alisonwonderland8680]

Did they ever find the secretary who was desperate enough to have an affair with him? 🤔

[@sharoncoombs5851]

A killer can’t keep there lies straight,that’s what an affair does

[@bruggeman672]

@Sharon Coombs killers and adulterers are two very different things.

[@ET-hc4wl]

Not really. The only difference is you can go to jail for one.

[@sharoncoombs5851]

An adulterous affair led to an affair n hate brew n then the fins kill

[@swannyriver75]

Tamron Hall so beautiful

[@ronitknight3078]

Oh no, Roger is not a demon, he a "good Christian". 👹👹 Some attorneys, I don't know how they sleep at night.

[@julieuk5855]

It's called zealousrepresentation of your client.

[@AidaShawJ.D.]

With a huge bank account!

[@iamkhai7111]

Guilty!!!

[@Cutie11083]

i blame viagra

[@2legit2Kwit]

Possibly

[@GGGGGG-qj2un]

Heck…. He is getting out in just another 7 years? Whoever has decided to check the dumpster thoroughly near his office deserves a medal.

[@kareenwatson6084]

What's it like being a perfect wife?

[@boosqueezy2418]

lethal

[@diamondsparkle9967]

@@boosqueezy2418 🤣🤣🤣

[@thehoneyeffect]

Boring

[@muta_othernames]

@@boosqueezy2418 🤦🏾‍♀️🤦🏾‍♀️

[@gomogomez7300]

Each time he came home for dinner, he was maybe trying to do it... So sad...

[@tiatherese3312]

Is he still alive? In prison?

[@HoneyHoneyBaby]

Yes, he's still alive and in prison...He is due to be released in the year 2030.

[@avejaly8065]

His smirk. Thought he can get away w/ murder.

[@julhe8743]

Why he didn’t divorce, better to be happy with his secretary, broke but free😳

[@Whitedove6]

Where is the girlfriend ? You never found her did he kill her too ?

[@dementedopossum8148]

Oh yeah, another "devout christian" Killing another human. Figures.

[@MuseKhadir-qy7me]

What will happen if they divorced ???

[@venitastrong4707]

Love this show

[@tehilasunshine9757]

reminds me of "Jacob I have loved and Esau I have hated".... The Lord knows His own.

[@elainetalling1797]

What is an all American family .,?

[@claires8735]

Defense attorney: The prosecution wants you to believe Roger Scaggs murdered his wife for no reason. No. The prosecution made it clear that he murdered his wife because he disdained her and wanted to act on his "animal lust " With all his money, you would think that he would hire an attorney who was a little more intelligent.

[@paulcowell7588]

Demon inside.

[@roomum9829]

Wow, the friends are really ignorant. Nobody knows what goes on behind closed doors, and many people put on a front that belies who they really are. I'd be the one friend sitting with Pennys family! And who the Hell gets married 2 or 3 times in one year?!? 😳

[@lydacious7338]

What a nice christian man.

[@rover5788]

Tamron is one gorgeous woman!🌹

[@AccentYouLovingheart]

I fe agree💯😃

[@suzanhodges415]

Non-confrontational people usually tend to be the most dangerous to the very few people and the very few times they unleash their violence. They are very selective about who they confront.

[@keepitsimple4629]

The ONLY time that s.o.b. cried was when his sentence was pronounced. He's pretty old then, so maybe he won't make it until 32 yrs.

[@MzEbony_Luvz]

Such a devoted wife she didn't deserve that. He got what he deserve and that side piece probably knew of it .

[@susannah1948]

Tragic and poor lady did not deserve it but regrettably perfect sometimes equals boring……..

[@bethphillips9098]

The book was really good. Called "the good wife". Lots of details

[@boylevalerie]

Has Vanessa ever been located?

[@isabelramirez381]

Did Roger will think he was fooling people he was just fooling himself. His affair was will know through his office , sure the wife also knew . He didn’t want to get a divorce cause he didn’t want to loss his money , or home . So he decided to kill his wife. It was so obvious the police knew he had done it , cause no one else had reason to hurt or kill Penny . At the end of it all he lost everything. He lost his mistress , his business , and most of all his freedom .

[@danae2882]

I like the stories but the pace of the narration is too slow for me

[@creolelady182]

Anyone is capable of committing these acts if you push the right buttons.

[@crossedwires2629]

so telling how he shows NO emotion ever at all nothing none until he hears he has to go to prison. THEN he can shed some tears. For himself. DISGUSTING.

[@kryys5092]

Love it 😂

[@paleofemme]

“Even though he was a wealthy white guy…” what the hell? Dude is guilty, no matter his economic or racial background.

[@caspersbestfriend]

So many good men and women have lost their lives at the hands of a spouse that was supposed to love, honor, and respect them. Poor lady.

[@franciscomireles8357]

The only thing I would consider, besides speculations, is why did the bag containing the pipe, the knife, that was used to kill the victim and the victim's jewelry, was found in a dumpster behind the building where the victim's husband worked