Katie meets Tonica, who is accused of killing her husband, and learns that she suffered a lifetime of abuse both as a child and then at the hands of her husband.

Katie meets Candice who is facing a second-degree murder charge, and learns that she was born into a gang.

Katie meets Kimberly, who is accused of killing a woman she was dating.

Katie meets Kia, who is accused of attempted murder after shooting a man while working as a security guard.

Katie meets Whitley, who was convicted of killing her brother after an argument.