Chasing The Devil - Franklin, Louisiana

This episode of Small Town Murder tells the harrowing story of Donald Leager, who, finding out that his ex-girlfriend Kimberly may be pregnant, becomes possessive and violent. After a chaotic and violent sequence where he kidnaps Kimberly and assaults Evelyn and Troy Salone, Leager eventually shoots Troy in a tragic event that changes lives forever. The trial details are covered extensively, including various statements made by Leager, the testimonies from victims and witnesses, and the jury's deliberation leading to a guilty verdict for first degree murder and the possibility of the death penalty. The episode also reflects on the long-term effects on the victims' families and explores the themes of mental health, the nature of evil, and the consequences of violent actions. The episode concludes with Leager still on death row in Louisiana, as Evelyn works through her trauma.