Regardless of the topic, I just want to thank the creators for making a short and concise documentary. I can't stomach another drawn out show with ridiculously dramatic reenactments, 1 minute pauses between each spoken line, and boring unnecessary backstory in order to run out the clock. This was fast moving and straight to the point. As for the topic... depressing (which was to be expected). Although violence against women is nothing new, the prevalence of drugs and poverty alongside it makes it feel like things are getting worse, not better. I know there were grumbles against the system, but I also see their plight, too. The system is inherently flawed because humans are. It requires everyone to break the vicious cycle of drug use, violence, lack of education, etc. I imagine the county where Brittney lives is overwhelmed and underfunded. I don't know if she had been more honest it would have swayed in her favor, but there's a mighty lesson to be learned that honesty is the better policy. It's sad for her and her family, and it's sad that the assailant chose the dark path that led to his death. Like I said... depressing.

This woman did everything wrong. While yes, it's a stressful situation with dangers to you or others there needs to be complete transparency. I do not doubt things would be different if she had simply kept her story straight from the beginning.

Based on the evidence, Todd had it coming, either that or prison time. But, Britney thinking her mom could've got him out of the house is ridiculous. She most likely would have taken the gun and shot him. Lying destroys credibility, and I can't say I blame the system for how they handled things.

You let one person lie, you have to let them all lie. It's a slippery slope.

The story of Brittany Smith brings up many questions. The first is why is the state believed she was a murderer yet would accept a 6-month incarceration and 18-month probation be the sentence? A woman in Brittany's situation is very susceptible for abuse which includes law enforcement and the judicial system is not in question. A man with the known criminal record of the deceased including multiple instances of domestic violence would be a likely on-going problem, especially when extremely intoxicated by methamphetamines. Corroborating witnesses expressed the deceased person's penchant for violence. The accused has never been accused of any kind of violence previously yet cannot be availed of the "stand your ground" defense. All these things together seem to be a very odd mix. If the case would go to trial all parties knew justice was still a gamble obviously. So, the ridiculous sentence was an out for everyone. Is this justice? By the facts of the film Brittany was railroaded to accept a murder plea with an outcome that dangled like a carrot on a stick. A person so beat down naturally would accept this over the gamble of going to prison for life. This seems to be a travesty of justice. If one goes by facts presented in this film Brittany was innocent. If someone has already assaulted you and is in the process of another assault it seems Brittany's actions should have been protected by the "stand your ground" defense she was denied. Now, does the film tell everything? We don't know as it is rather short and pointed, but it remains compelling and believable. The deceased was asked to leave by Brittany's brother and then attacked him which I wholly do believe.