Snapped: Women Who Murder

Episode: Sarah Andry

Original Air Date: October 12, 2025
Podcast Host: Oxygen

Episode Overview

This episode of Snapped: Women Who Murder investigates the 2017 murder of Darren Atkins in Bird's Eye, Indiana and explores the tangled web of relationships, drug addiction, and deception surrounding his death. At the center of the case is Sarah Andry (also referenced as Andrey/Andrew throughout the show due to inconsistencies in pronunciation/spelling), whose shifting relationships with Darren and Jason Atkins, along with a volatile social circle, ultimately lead to tragedy. Through police interviews, forensic evidence, and courtroom drama, the episode pieces together the events leading to Darren's violent death and the subsequent investigation and trials.

Key Discussion Points & Insights

1. The Crime Scene & 911 Call

• Discovery (01:02–04:36):
  • Sarah Andry makes a panicked 911 call, reporting that her boyfriend, Darren Atkins, is dead.
  • She calls from an intersection miles from the scene, later explained as a move to avoid police due to her outstanding warrants.
  • Quote (Sarah, 05:12): “I should have called 911 right there. But I wasn't thinking. I was scared. I wanted my mom.”
  • Police describe a brutal scene: Darren lying on his bed, having suffered massive blunt force trauma to the head.

2. Backgrounds & Relationships

• Darren Atkins (06:21–09:11):

  • Local, close with family, devastated by the tragic loss of both daughters in a car accident (2006).
  • Turned to drug use and became more reclusive and troubled.

• Sarah Andry (09:33–11:34):

  • Raised in Akron, Indiana; troubled youth and early parenthood.
  • Suffered loss of children to foster care/adoption, struggled with drug addiction and failed marriages.
  • Met Darren via Facebook in 2014: “I was there for a couple days and I just never left. He was a good guy...I just liked everything about him.” (11:34)

• Drug Use & Living Situation (12:01–12:15):

  • Relationship described as “one big party house,” but both resolved to get clean together shortly before the murder.

3. The Investigation Unfolds

• Initial Theories (13:05–15:15):

  • Missing wallet contents suggest a possible robbery, but valuable items were left behind, casting doubt on a straightforward motive.
  • Party at the trailer the night before murder—partygoers become focus of inquiry.

• Alibis & Interview Contradictions (16:03–21:01):

  • Sarah claims to have slept at Darren’s, but evidence shows she was elsewhere in the early morning hours.
  • Jason Bledsoe and Stephen Clapp are considered suspects due to bitterness and past altercations (arson, physical fights).

• Love Triangle Emerges (25:03–26:33):

  • Stephen Clapp’s girlfriend reveals Sarah alternated between Darren and Jason Atkins.
  • Investigation finds Facebook messages expressing Jason’s jealousy:
    Quote (Detective, 25:57): “As long as Darren's around, I'm never gonna have you.”

• Cell Phone and Surveillance Evidence (27:26–31:06):

  • Darren’s phone logs a 4:12am text, contradicting Sarah’s timeline.
  • Surveillance footage shows Jason’s car leaving town at 4:13am with two people inside.
    Quote (Detective, 30:43): “Why is his car going past the library if it didn’t leave his house all night?”

4. Suspect Interrogations & Changing Stories

• Jason Atkins' Confessions (32:29–36:23):

  • Initially denies involvement but later confesses:
    • Sarah allegedly told Jason Darren was abusing her; they went to confront him.
    • Jason claims Darren attacked with a bat; he took it and struck back. Later admits Sarah also struck Darren.
      Quote (Investigator/Jason, 34:28–34:33):
      Investigator: “What happened then?”
      Jason: “I used it.”
    • Jason later claims Sarah delivered the fatal blows, saying, “Sarah Andre is the one that killed [Darren].” (36:23)

• Manipulation Theme (35:28–35:50):

  • Review of social media/communication: Sarah manipulated both men, playing them against each other for her benefit.
    Quote (Witness, 35:28): “She would get them to feel sorry for her, and she would just use that to her advantage.”

• Crime Scene Forensics (35:55–36:11; 42:36–43:25):

  • Forensic evidence (blood spatter, body position) contradicts Jason’s account of struggle/attack dynamics; suggests Darren was under covers when attacked.

5. Legal Proceedings & Outcome

• Arrests & Charges (37:19–38:17):

  • Jason is arrested for murder; Sarah later arrested as well.
  • Jason pleads guilty and agrees to testify against Sarah in exchange for a reduced sentence (40:06).
  • Sarah maintains innocence throughout.

• Courtroom & Verdict (40:13–41:48):

  • Case against Sarah relies on Jason’s testimony, Sarah’s changing stories, and a pattern of manipulation, despite absence of the murder weapon.
  • Defense argues case is circumstantial, highlights inconsistencies in Jason’s statements, and points to lack of forensic evidence tying Sarah directly to the murder.
  • Quote (Sarah, 43:31): “They found me guilty of murder and they sentenced me to 55 years...I never thought in a million years I’d be sitting in prison for a murder charge.”

• Sentencing (43:53–44:05):

  • Jason Atkins: 20 years in prison; 5 years home detention; 20 years probation.
  • Sarah Andry: 55 years for murder, conviction upheld on appeal in 2021.

6. Reflections & Aftermath

• Sarah’s Statement (44:09, 44:33):

  • Sarah maintains innocence, expresses regret and the destructive nature of drugs:
    Quote: “I want the truth to come out...I was on drugs and I wanted everything between the two of them. They gave me everything that I wanted.”

• Victim Impact (44:41):

  • Darren’s family expresses ongoing pain and confusion:
    Quote (Family, 44:41): “I just don’t understand why. I really don’t. He didn’t deserve that. Nobody deserves. Not that nobody.”

Memorable Quotes & Timestamps

• Sarah on discovering Darren (05:12):
  “I should have called 911 right there. But I wasn't thinking. I was scared. I wanted my mom.”

• Detective on drug-fueled chaos (19:19):
  “I think it was just, hey, I want my car back, and Jason's not bringing the car back.”

• Investigator on Sarah’s manipulation (35:28):
  “Sarah would make accusations against Darren to Jason...She would get them to feel sorry for her, and she would just use that to her advantage.”

• Jason shifting blame (36:23):
  “Sarah Andre is the one that killed their ass.”

• Sarah’s outlook post-conviction (43:31):
  “They found me guilty of murder and they sentenced me to 55 years...I never thought in a million years I’d be sitting in prison for a murder charge.”

Important Segment Timestamps

• Crime discovery and initial response: 01:02–05:31
• Background on Darren and Sarah: 06:21–13:14
• Party and initial suspect theories: 15:15–21:15
• Evidence gathering and the emergence of the love triangle: 25:03–26:33
• Key evidence contradictions and interrogations: 27:26–31:06
• Jason’s confessions and forensic challenges: 32:29–36:23
• Arrest and trial: 37:19–41:48
• Sentencing and appeals: 43:53–44:56

Episode Tone and Takeaway

The episode is a sobering, tangled narrative of addiction, small-town relationships, and a love triangle ending in murder. It highlights how trauma, substance abuse, and manipulation can coalesce into tragedy, impacting not only those directly involved but also the families and broader community. The story leaves listeners questioning the reliability of testimony, the impact of drugs, and the elusive nature of truth and justice in such complicated cases.