Femme Fatals

Femme Fatales are often depicted as seductive and manipulative, using their sexuality to conspire and commit crimes.


Protesters with signs and bullhorns outside of a courthouse
Karen Read appears in court with her attorneys
Ashley Benefield leans over as she speaks to her attorney during a hearing.
Photograph of Ashley Benefield
split screen of Courtney Clenney and Christian Obumseli
Courtney Clenney in Miami court
photo of Brandon Boudreaux and his ex-wife, Melani
Pamela Smart testifies
Stock image of gavel
Jodi Arias reacts as the jury's verdict is read
Ellen Gilland mugshot
Pamela Smart comes into court at the Rockingham Superior Court House in Exeter, New Hampshire on Friday, March 22, 1991
Vance Lattime Jr. testifies against Pam Smart in Rockingham County Superior Court in 1991
Carol Hignite Trial Day 3
Kelsey Turner appears in court