In 1991, 23-year-old Omima Nelson married Texan William Nelson and later cooked a Thanksgiving dinner that included his dismembered head found in the freezer.
Synopsis
In 1991, 23-year-old Omima Nelson married Texan William Nelson and later cooked a Thanksgiving dinner that included his dismembered head found in the freezer.
Synopsis
In 1991, Omima Nelson marries William Nelson in Costa Mesa, California. What begins as a romantic union quickly turns deadly. Two days after their wedding, she serves a Thanksgiving dinner infused with horror-his dismembered body hidden in the freezer. The film features other cases, including Pamela Goulay, found guilty of murder in 2000, and Maica Griffin, who kills a neighbor due to racial tensions. Each woman's actions reveal a chilling pattern of manipulation and violence.
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Why Watch
- Meet Omima Nelson, who turned Thanksgiving into a crime scene.
- Find out how Pamela Goulay's release impacts her victim's family.
- See how charm can mask deadly intentions in these women's lives.
Did You Know
- Omima Nelson killed her husband William Nelson and hid his head in the freezer.
- Pamela Goulay was sentenced to life in prison on March 9, 2000.
- Maica Griffin killed a neighbor due to racial reasons.
- Ellen Ethridge poisoned her stepchildren for their father's affection.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What unique ingredient did the California bride use for Thanksgiving dinner?
The California bride used her husband's head as a unique ingredient for Thanksgiving dinner.
What was Omima Nelson's method for getting money from men?
Omima Nelson would tie men up, use a weapon, and steal from them.
What was Pamela Goulay's sentence for murder?
Pamela Goulay was found guilty of murder and sentenced to life with a minimum of 14 years.
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