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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.

: 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. [S1E4] Snapped

: After the murder, Elena famously took a trip to Walt Disney World before police closed in on her trail. Trial and Sentencing The case hinged on the testimony of Elena's

In the fourth episode of the first season of Oxygen's Snapped , the series explores the chilling case of , a Russian émigré whose life in a Staten Island mansion ended in a brutal murder and a high-profile trial. The Case Overview: Elena Kiejliches Episode Details Original Air Date : August 20, 2004

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.