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: A month after his disappearance, Borys' dismembered remains were discovered in a cardboard barrel floating in a marsh in Queens.

: Investigators initially suspected the Russian mob, but the focus shifted to Elena after they uncovered her affair with Messiah Justice, an aspiring rapper and con artist. [S1E4] Snapped

: 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. : A month after his disappearance, Borys' dismembered

: You can watch this episode and others from the first season on platforms like Amazon Prime Video and TV Guide . Snapped Season 1 Episodes - TV Guide Sentence : She was sentenced to 22 years to life in prison

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.

: After the murder, Elena famously took a trip to Walt Disney World before police closed in on her trail. Trial and Sentencing