What Happens at the End of I Am Mary Jo Buttafuoco?

For the first time ever, Mary Jo Buttafuoco tells her story in her own words. In May 1992, outside her Long Island home, Mary Jo was shot in the head by 17-year-old Amy Fisher — the mistress of her husband, Joey Buttafuoco.

Heather Hawthorn-Doyle's narrative builds toward a resolution centered on Chloe Lanier (Mary Jo Buttafucco)'s journey. In May 1992, outside her Long Island home, Mary Jo was shot in the head by 17-year-old Amy Fisher — the mistress of her husband, Joey Buttafuoco.

How Does Chloe Lanier (Mary Jo Buttafucco)'s Story End?

• Chloe Lanier: Chloe Lanier's storyline wraps up in the final act, though some viewers have found the resolution more ambiguous than expected.
• Dillon Casey (Joey Buttafucco): Dillon Casey's role in the climax proves pivotal to how the central conflict resolves.
• Amara Sanoy (Jessica Buttafuoco): Amara Sanoy's character undergoes a significant shift in the final act.

What Does the Ending of I Am Mary Jo Buttafuoco Mean?

I Am Mary Jo Buttafuoco's ending attempts to resolve the major plot threads, though some narrative elements involving Chloe Lanier may feel rushed. Heather Hawthorn-Doyle's final act has been both praised for its ambition and criticized for its execution.