'From Love to Horror'' The Shocking Downfall of Matthew and Lauren Phelps || True Crime Documentary

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Matthew Phelps, a young husband living in Raleigh, North Carolina, called 9-1-1 at 1 a.m. on September 1, 2017, reporting that he had accidentally stabbed and killed his wife, Lauren Phelps. , while dreaming. Matthew said he took too much cold medicine, causing him to have uncontrollable behavior. When police arrived at the scene, they found Lauren lying motionless on the floor with 123 stab wounds on her body, a bloody knife lying on the bed and cold medicine laid out on the bathroom counter.

Lauren Phelps, born June 9, 1988, is a dynamic and successful woman who graduated from Appalachian State University and works as an auditor. She met Matthew Phelps, a former classmate from high school, and the two began a relationship before getting married in 2016.

However, their married life is not as happy as it seems. Matthew has difficulty finding work and has a habit of spending lavishly on electronic devices and video games, putting financial pressure on Lauren. In addition, Matthew also appeared controlling and jealous, often fighting with Lauren about other men.

The police investigation discovered that Matthew had a secret Instagram account where he posted images and content related to serial killers, even expressing his desire to kill. Forensic examination also showed that Matthew was not under the influence of cold medicine at the time of the incident.

Matthew Phelps ultimately pleaded guilty to first-degree murder to avoid the death penalty and was sentenced to life in prison without the possibility of parole on October 5, 2018. Lauren's family founded the organization "Lauren's Light" aims to raise awareness about domestic violence and abusive relationships, regrets not intervening when she knew her marriage was in trouble.

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