Sally McNeil was arrested in the late 90s for the murder of her husband, Ray McNeil. Netflix’s Killer Sally worked to explore how the media and authorities portrayed Sally as a female bodybuilder whose recollection of the murder was improbable. But the true crime docuseries relies heavily on Ray’s physical abuse of her and her children. Killer Sally explores the abuse and why John Jr. Lowden said one specific thing to her mother after her arrest for the murder.
Sally McNeil, mother of John Jr. Lowden in ‘Killer Sally’ | via Netflix Ray McNeil started to hurt Sally after their marriage
Sally was still a Marine when she met Ray through a friend. He was also a bodybuilder and former Marine. But Sally called it “lust at first sight ” instead of love at first sight.” His muscles and physique enamored her. The two fell in love, and Sally fell even harder.
Sally McNeil, mother of John Jr. Lowden in ‘Killer Sally’ | via Netflix Ray McNeil started to hurt Sally after their marriage
Sally was still a Marine when she met Ray through a friend. He was also a bodybuilder and former Marine. But Sally called it “lust at first sight ” instead of love at first sight.” His muscles and physique enamored her. The two fell in love, and Sally fell even harder.
- 4/17/2023
- by Gabriela Silva
- Showbiz Cheat Sheet
Netflix’s Killer Sally three-part true crime series explores Sally McNeil’s side of her husband’s murder and the public’s perception of her during the trials. She claimed shooting her husband was in self-defense, and Ray McNeil had a history of violence and abuse toward her. Killer Sally dives into her defense team using “Battered Woman Syndrome” as a leading factor. But during that time and due to Sally’s image, the jury thought otherwise.
Sally McNeil before the murder from ‘Killer Sally’ | via Netflix What led to Sally’s ‘Battered Woman Syndrome’ in ‘Killer Sally’?
Sally was a Marine when she first met Ray McNeil, also a former Marine. Ray became interested in her when an acquaintance showed him a photo of her. At the time, Sally had developed a love for bodybuilding and competed. For Sally, it was “lust at first sight,” as Ray was also a bodybuilder.
Sally McNeil before the murder from ‘Killer Sally’ | via Netflix What led to Sally’s ‘Battered Woman Syndrome’ in ‘Killer Sally’?
Sally was a Marine when she first met Ray McNeil, also a former Marine. Ray became interested in her when an acquaintance showed him a photo of her. At the time, Sally had developed a love for bodybuilding and competed. For Sally, it was “lust at first sight,” as Ray was also a bodybuilder.
- 4/12/2023
- by Gabriela Silva
- Showbiz Cheat Sheet
Netflix’s Killer Sally dived into the nitty gritty details leading up to the murder and how a Marine and amateur bodybuilder first met Ray McNeil. Sally McNeil was a prolific murder case due to her and her husband’s image as professional bodybuilders. Involved in the murder case were Sally’s two children, and Killer Sally revealed how they both got involved in the military.
John Jr. Lowden in ‘Killer Sally’ | via Netflix Sally McNeil joined the Marines after running out of money
Killer Sally shares with audiences the backstory of Sally’s life before the tragic murder of her husband, Ray McNeil. Before getting involved in professional bodybuilding, she was a Marine. After her third year of college, Saran ran out of money and decided to enlist like her brother and uncle. During her time with the United States Marine Corps at Camp Pendleton, she became a Sergeant.
John Jr. Lowden in ‘Killer Sally’ | via Netflix Sally McNeil joined the Marines after running out of money
Killer Sally shares with audiences the backstory of Sally’s life before the tragic murder of her husband, Ray McNeil. Before getting involved in professional bodybuilding, she was a Marine. After her third year of college, Saran ran out of money and decided to enlist like her brother and uncle. During her time with the United States Marine Corps at Camp Pendleton, she became a Sergeant.
- 4/7/2023
- by Gabriela Silva
- Showbiz Cheat Sheet
Netflix’s Killer Sally docuseries explored the true crime story of Sally McNeil. On Valentine’s Day, the Marine and bodybuilder fatally shot her husband, Ray McNeil, after years of abuse. The case gained national attention due to Sally and Ray’s bodybuilding careers. Sally served 19-to-life for the murder. But her story in Killer Sally is not the only murder crime committed by a bodybuilder.
Bodybuilder and Marine Sally McNeil in ‘Killer Sally’ | via Netflix Sally’s crime in ‘Killer Sally’ does not compare to bodybuilder Gordon Kimbrough’s murder case
In 1993, news hit of a professional bodybuilder committing a horrific murder. According to a New York Times article, Gordon Kimbrough was “a chemical machine.” He used various steroids and drugs to reach a perfectly built physique. Kimbrough and his then-girlfriend Kristy Ramsey were well-known in San Francisco for their bodybuilding careers.
Their relationship was rocky as Kimbrough had affairs and physically abused Ramsey.
Bodybuilder and Marine Sally McNeil in ‘Killer Sally’ | via Netflix Sally’s crime in ‘Killer Sally’ does not compare to bodybuilder Gordon Kimbrough’s murder case
In 1993, news hit of a professional bodybuilder committing a horrific murder. According to a New York Times article, Gordon Kimbrough was “a chemical machine.” He used various steroids and drugs to reach a perfectly built physique. Kimbrough and his then-girlfriend Kristy Ramsey were well-known in San Francisco for their bodybuilding careers.
Their relationship was rocky as Kimbrough had affairs and physically abused Ramsey.
- 4/6/2023
- by Gabriela Silva
- Showbiz Cheat Sheet
Netflix’s true crime docuseries Killer Sally explores the story behind a Valentine’s Day murder of a bodybuilder victim and his bodybuilder wife. Sally McNeil was a Marine who fell in love with the world of bodybuilding, leading to her second marriage to Ray McNeil. But their marriage was more than rocky, with physical abuse, drug use, an affair, and murder. Killer Sally explored Ray’s affair with Marianne, but where is she now years later?
Photo of Ray McNeil from ‘Killer Sally’ | via Netflix Ray met Marianne at the gym according to ‘Killer Sally’
As the Netflix series Killer Sally documents Sally’s relationship with Ray, it soon dives into the broken facets of their marriage and an affair. While in love with Ray, Sally worked double time to make money to provide for her two children, and Ray’s steroid use got competitive bodybuilding. No longer a...
Photo of Ray McNeil from ‘Killer Sally’ | via Netflix Ray met Marianne at the gym according to ‘Killer Sally’
As the Netflix series Killer Sally documents Sally’s relationship with Ray, it soon dives into the broken facets of their marriage and an affair. While in love with Ray, Sally worked double time to make money to provide for her two children, and Ray’s steroid use got competitive bodybuilding. No longer a...
- 4/5/2023
- by Gabriela Silva
- Showbiz Cheat Sheet
This article contains spoilers for Killer Sally.
Netflix’s Killer Sally is a rare breed of true crime story where not only is the murderer involved, she wants you to listen to her story.
Sally McNeil may look bold and brash, with literal award-winning muscles and an army of fans who paid her to throw them around, but in reality McNeil was stuck in a devastating cycle of abuse, not least of which from her husband, Ray McNeil.
This all came to a head on Valentine’s Day, Feb. 14, 1995, when she called the police to inform them she had shot her husband after he had tried to attack her.
What followed became a long and difficult trial which focused on two things – was it an act of self-defense, or was she a bitter wife with anger issues, lashing out at a husband who was going to leave her for another woman?...
Netflix’s Killer Sally is a rare breed of true crime story where not only is the murderer involved, she wants you to listen to her story.
Sally McNeil may look bold and brash, with literal award-winning muscles and an army of fans who paid her to throw them around, but in reality McNeil was stuck in a devastating cycle of abuse, not least of which from her husband, Ray McNeil.
This all came to a head on Valentine’s Day, Feb. 14, 1995, when she called the police to inform them she had shot her husband after he had tried to attack her.
What followed became a long and difficult trial which focused on two things – was it an act of self-defense, or was she a bitter wife with anger issues, lashing out at a husband who was going to leave her for another woman?...
- 11/11/2022
- by Alec Bojalad
- Den of Geek
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