Ep 2. Brittany Smith & Jabrai Copney

Brittany Smith & Jabrai Copney, a couple with a tumultuous past, are at the center of season 4 episode 2 of Snapped: Killer Couples. Brittany, a young nursing student, meets Jabrai while in college and they begin dating. However, their relationship is fraught with arguments and Jabrai's controlling behavior.

The couple breaks up but continues to have sporadic contact. Eventually, Brittany begins dating another man and becomes pregnant. Despite this, Jabrai continues to pursue her and tries to woo her back. Brittany ultimately decides to reconcile with Jabrai and they move in together.

Their relationship quickly becomes volatile and Jabrai becomes physically abusive towards Brittany. She confides in a friend about the abuse and attempts to leave the relationship, but Jabrai makes threats and promises to change his behavior.

However, things take a deadly turn when Jabrai and Brittany concoct a plan to rob Brittany's co-worker, Julissa Brisman, whom they believe is involved in the sex industry. Jabrai contacts Julissa under the guise of wanting to hire her services and arranges to meet her in a hotel room.

Once there, Jabrai attacks Julissa and attempts to rob her. Brittany waits outside the hotel room but becomes concerned when Jabrai doesn't return. She enters the room and finds Julissa's lifeless body.

The police quickly identify Jabrai as a suspect and he is apprehended soon after. Brittany is also arrested and both are charged with first-degree murder. During the trial, Jabrai claims that Brittany played a role in the murder, but she denies any involvement.

The episode delves into the twisted relationship between Brittany and Jabrai, exploring how their toxic dynamic ultimately led to the brutal murder of Julissa Brisman. Through interviews with friends, family members, and law enforcement officials, viewers gain insight into the couple's troubled past and the events that led them to commit such a heinous crime.

Snapped: Killer Couples season 4 episode 2 sheds light on the dangerous consequences of domestic violence and the ripple effect it can have on not only the victim but also those around them. It is a cautionary tale that serves as a reminder of the importance of recognizing red flags in relationships and seeking help when in an abusive situation.