Jocelyn Earnest was found dead in a suspected staged suicide scene, leading to significant investigations into her estranged husband, Wesley Earnest, amid a contentious divorce over a lake house. The trial revealed conflicting evidence, including the absence of Wesley's fingerprints on the weapon and insights from Jocelyn's journals detailing her fears regarding Wesley. Despite initial rulings, the trial faced a mistrial due to inadmissible evidence influencing the jury's perception. Wesley ultimately received a life sentence for first-degree murder, underscoring the complexities of their troubled marriage, financial disputes, and the dramatic courtroom proceedings.