**Hunted by My Husband: The Untold Story of the DC Sniper** puts Mildred Muhammad at the center of a case many remember for the random fear that gripped the D.C. area in 2002. This two-hour special reframes the notorious sniper attacks through her personal account and the long trail of control she says preceded them.
Through a combination of interviews, family videos, and case materials, the film follows how a region shut down daily routines while investigators closed in on a blue Chevrolet Caprice. It also explains why the violence was reportedly tied to a personal aim, rather than chance. The approach is straightforward and timeline-driven, offering viewers a fresh perspective on well-known events.
### Who Is Mildred Muhammad?
Mildred Muhammad is the ex-wife of John Allen Muhammad, one of the DC Snipers, and the mother of their three children. In the film, she describes years of alleged coercive control, financial pressures, and isolation—conditions that she says escalated after their separation.
Her story is marked by restraining orders, custody concerns, and ongoing safety planning. These elements form the backdrop to her narrative, framing the 2002 shootings as the horrifying climax of a domestic abuse arc. According to the documentary and related press materials, the sniper attacks were reportedly part of a twisted plan aimed at killing Mildred and then gaining custody of their children.
This allegation stands in stark contrast to the public’s memory of October 2002: commuters, shoppers, and students caught in a seemingly random spree of terror. A poignant line recalled in Mildred’s telling—“Ms. Muhammad, didn’t you know you were the target?”—illustrates just how close the private threat was to the public fear once investigators connected the dots.
### How *Hunted by My Husband* Sets the Case
The film recaps the 23 days in October 2002 during which the sniper attacks took place, also noting earlier shootings that year. It summarizes the pattern of single shots, quick escapes, and the increasing fear at gas stations, parking lots, and sidewalks across the region.
It then moves to the arrest. According to *The Washington Post*, John Allen Muhammad and Lee Boyd Malvo were found sleeping in a dark blue Chevrolet Caprice at a rest area off I-70 in Maryland around 3:19 a.m. on October 24. The car had a firing port near the license plate and contained a .223 caliber rifle linked by ballistics to multiple attacks. This stark set of facts anchors the documentary’s timeline.
### Motive and Control Explored Through Mildred’s Account
Within the program, the motive behind the shootings is primarily presented through Mildred’s voice. She explains that the plan originated from John Allen Muhammad’s desire for control and access to their children.
The film outlines alleged threats, reported stalking near Mildred’s neighborhood, and suggests that the public victims became a cover for what was essentially a very personal target. Domestic violence experts contribute important context about escalation and risk patterns in abusive relationships.
Law enforcement officials share case details and acknowledge investigative blind spots. Early leads—such as tips about a white truck and competing theories—along with the public panic, shaped the hunt for the snipers. The documentary presents these elements without assigning blame, then returns consistently to the theme of coercive control that survivors and advocates understand intimately.
### What *Hunted by My Husband* Adds for Viewers
This special weaves together elements that are usually treated separately: family footage, survivor testimony, investigative notes, and expert commentary. For those who lived through the fear of school lockdowns and taped-off gas pumps, the scenes will feel familiar, but when paired with Mildred’s story, they take on new meaning.
The episode carefully organizes the case for audiences less familiar with it, delivering names, dates, and events in concise beats. It highlights the private risks inside one household while acknowledging the broader impact across Maryland, D.C., and Virginia.
Investigation Discovery has scheduled *Hunted by My Husband: The Untold Story of the DC Sniper* to re-air on November 2.
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