The not-so-shocking sordid and surreal saga of Mistress Candace

An affair between a Christian family woman and her neighbor ends in a gruesome ax murder that shakes a small Texas town.
Two recent TV adaptations explore the bizarre case and its surprisingly blasé outcome.
The shows shed light on themes of female violence, sensational media, and quiet misogyny hidden within suburban life.
While the story seems tailor-made for true crime exploitation, the series take a more humanistic approach focused on complex characters trapped in terrible circumstances.
The shocking tale of sin and death still leaves many unanswered questions about morality and justice in American society.