S3 Ep7: Vernetta - "He Told Me, 'I Killed Her'"
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January 14, 2026 · 49 min · Season 3 · Episode 7
About this episode
Vernetta Cockerham shares her harrowing experience of trying to protect herself from her estranged husband, Richard, who ultimately brought her nightmares to life.
Vernetta Cockerham did everything she could to protect herself from her estranged husband, Richard. But probation, an order of protection, and an active warrant didn't stop him from bringing Vernetta's nightmares to life.
People in this episode
Guest: Vernetta Cockerham
Topics covered
- domestic violence
- estranged relationships
- protection orders
- personal safety
- true crime
Keywords
- Vernetta Cockerham
- Richard
- domestic abuse
- protection order
- true crime
- estranged husband
- safety measures
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