Vanessa D'Argento (Murder, She Wrote)

Vanessa D'Argento (Michelle Nicastro, 1960—2010) is the main villainess who appeared in "Christopher Bundy, Died On Sunday", the ninteenth episode of the second season of Murder, She Wrote. She was the niece of hated women's magazine editor Christopher Bundy.
Vanessa was born to Rachel D'Argento and an unknown father, who she was extremely close to. Vanessa's father, according to her, was a loving and caring man in nature. But tragedy struck when he committed suicide due to her uncle pressuring him about his financial position in the magazine. She was then raised by Bundy according to his nature — fearful and hateful. Unbeknownst to Bundy, the anger of his niece's anger for vengeance grew for Bundy causing her father to commit suicide.
The vengeful Vanessa planned to commit her uncle's murder. It started by pre-recording her alibi — in the library, skimming through books. She then placed the tape in the TV connected to the camera to fool the security guard and establish her alibi. Meanwhile, the evil Vanessa went outside, through the yard staircase to avoid the other security cameras. She shot and killed Bundy, and wiped off her prints on the gun and dumped it in the laundry chute. After that, Vanessa ran to the foyer, pretending to be surprised to discover the body.
However, Jessica Fletcher revealed Vanessa as the killer by playing a pre-recorded video of her in the library as a demonstration how she concocted her alibi for the murder. Jessica also points out a tell-tale detail that proves Vanessa recorded the video — the sun was gleaming on the west, but Bundy was killed on Sunday morning, the sun would not be gleaming on the window facing the west, the timing was wrong. Vanessa tearily confessed to her uncle's murder and was arrested.
== Gallery ==
Surprised.Vanessa|Vanessa upon discovering Bundy's body.
Vanessa.The.Killer|Vanessa killing her uncle
Vanessa.Caught|Vanessa's villainous reveal.
Category:1980s
Category:Brunette
Category:Deceiver
Category:Family Murderer
Category:Live Action Villainess
Category:Murder: Gun
Category:Murderer
Category:Niece
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Category:Villainous Reveal
Category:Fate: Arrested