Amy Fisher: Kill for Me is a 2021 true crime documentary series that explores the infamous case of Amy Fisher, a Long Island teenager who became a media sensation in the early 1990s when she shot her lover's wife in the face. The show consists of four hour-long episodes, each one chronicling a different aspect of the case and featuring interviews with key players, including Fisher herself.
The first episode, "The Shot Heard Round the World," sets the stage for the story, tracing Fisher's troubled childhood and her tumultuous relationship with Joey Buttafuoco, a married auto body shop owner she met when she was just 16. The episode also introduces Mary Jo Buttafuoco, Joey's wife and the victim of Fisher's gunshot, who survived the attack but was left partially paralyzed.
In the second episode, "The Media Circus," the show delves into the frenzied media coverage that surrounded the case, with reporters descending on the quiet Long Island town and turning Fisher into a national villain. This episode also explores Fisher's own media savvy, including her infamous appearance on The Howard Stern Show.
The third episode, "The Plea Deal," focuses on Fisher's eventual plea deal and prison sentence, as well as the aftermath of the shooting for the Buttafuoco family. The episode includes interviews with Joey Buttafuoco and his daughter Jessie, who was just nine years old when her mother was shot.
The final episode, "The Redemption," examines Fisher's life after prison, including her attempts to rehabilitate her image and build a new life for herself. The episode also touches on the lasting impact of the case, including its influence on pop culture and the way it shaped public perceptions of female violence.
Throughout the show, Amy Fisher: Kill for Me offers a gripping and nuanced account of one of the most notorious true crime cases of the 20th century. The series eschews sensationalism in favor of careful analysis and humanizing portraits of the key players involved, making it a must-watch for true crime fans and anyone interested in the cultural impact of media frenzy.
Amy Fisher: Kill for Me is a series that ran for 1 seasons (1 episodes) between July 15, 2021 and on
