Fatal Destination: The Tragic Story of Emily Schwarz Ferlazzo
Joseph Ferlazzo returned from a camping trip in Vermont without his wife, Emily Schwarz Ferlazzo, claiming they had an argument and she went back to New Hampshire. Emily's mother and stepfather suspected foul play and were concerned about Joseph's behavior. The case is featured on Investigation Discovery's true crime series, "Fatal Destination," which delves into mysterious stories of idyllic getaways turning into haunting mysteries. Emily's family had concerns about Joseph's abusive behavior towards her, and they noticed bruises and injuries on her body. Despite their worries, Emily and Joseph got married during the pandemic, and the family struggled to communicate their concerns to her. The situation escalated when Emily went missing after a camping trip, leading to a police investigation. Joseph eventually confessed to killing Emily during an argument in their camper and dismembering her body. He was convicted of first-degree murder and sentenced to 42.5 years to life in prison. Emily's family remembers her love for singing and hopes that sharing her story will encourage other victims of abuse to seek help before it's too late. The episode featuring Emily's case airs on June 10 at 10 p.m.