: In March 2002, a jury found Elena Kiejliches guilty of second-degree murder . Sentence : She was sentenced to 22 years to life in prison. Episode Details Original Air Date : August 20, 2004.
The case hinged on the testimony of Elena's lover, Messiah Justice, who admitted to helping her dispose of the body but claimed she was the one who pulled the trigger. [S1E4] Snapped
Elena Kiejliches appeared to be living the "American Dream" alongside her husband, Borys Kiejliches, a wealthy Russian businessman. However, the illusion of their perfect life shattered in when Borys went missing. : In March 2002, a jury found Elena