Ep 5. Shayna Hubers

In the fifth episode of season 19 of Snapped, viewers are introduced to the case of Shayna Hubers. The episode begins by giving some background information on Shayna, an aspiring attorney who appeared to have a bright future ahead of her. However, things took a dark turn when she started dating a man named Ryan Poston.

Ryan was a successful lawyer himself and the two seemed to have a lot in common. They had been dating for approximately a year when tragedy struck. In October 2012, Shayna called 911 reporting that she had just shot and killed Ryan in his home. She claimed that it was self-defense and that Ryan had physically and emotionally abused her throughout their relationship. According to Shayna, Ryan was an abusive individual who had threatened her numerous times before and she felt like she had no other choice but to take matters into her own hands.

The police arrived on the scene and found Ryan's body lying on the ground with six gunshot wounds. Shayna was taken into custody and charged with murder. The investigation into Ryan's death was intense and incredibly complicated. There were a lot of unanswered questions and conflicting statements. The prosecution team argued that Shayna was a manipulative and vindictive individual who had planned the murder in advance. Furthermore, they argued that the evidence showed that Ryan was not abusive towards Shayna and that she had made up the abuse allegations to cover up her crime.

Over the course of the episode, viewers are taken through the trial and shown the evidence that was presented. There were chilling text messages between Shayna and Ryan that showed a tumultuous and unstable relationship. There were also interviews with friends and family members of both Shayna and Ryan, each with differing opinions on what really happened that night. The prosecution team argued that Shayna's actions were premeditated and that they had evidence showing that she had Googled how to get away with murder before the shooting took place.

The defense team, on the other hand, argued that Shayna was a victim of abuse and that she feared for her life. They presented evidence of Ryan's controlling behavior and showed that he had a history of violence towards women. They argued that Shayna's decision to shoot Ryan was a result of her being in fear for her own safety.

The episode provides viewers with a thorough insight into the courtroom proceedings and takes them through the jury's decision-making process. Ultimately, the decision lies with the jury, and the episode ends with the final verdict being delivered.

Overall, this episode of Snapped sheds light on the complicated nature of domestic violence cases and the devastating impact that they can have. It also highlights the importance of obtaining all the facts and weighing the evidence before coming to a decision.