Ep 17. Stephanie Olson

Stephanie Olson is the focus of season 26 episode 17 of Snapped. The episode begins with a shocking discovery in Wilson County, North Carolina. A woman's body is found in a remote area, and authorities find evidence of foul play. As investigators begin to piece together the clues, they learn that the victim is 19-year-old Jessica Fisher.

Jessica's family is distraught over her sudden and tragic death, and they begin to search for answers. They learn that she had recently broken up with her boyfriend, and they become suspicious of him.

As the investigation continues, authorities discover that Jessica's boyfriend, Ben Waters, had previously been in a relationship with Stephanie Olson. Stephanie is a mother of two who had a tumultuous relationship with Ben. She had even taken out a restraining order against him in the past.

Investigators begin to look closely at Stephanie, and they uncover a motive for the murder. Stephanie had become increasingly jealous of Jessica, and she saw her as a threat to her relationship with Ben.

As the evidence against Stephanie begins to mount, she is arrested and charged with Jessica's murder. But Stephanie maintains her innocence and insists that she had nothing to do with the crime.

The trial is intense, with each side presenting compelling arguments. Prosecutors allege that Stephanie was consumed by jealousy and could not bear the thought of Ben leaving her for another woman. They present evidence that Stephanie had stalked Jessica in the weeks leading up to her murder and had even threatened her.

Stephanie's defense team argues that there is no physical evidence linking her to the crime, and they suggest that the prosecution's case is built on circumstantial evidence. They point out that Stephanie had an alibi for the night of the murder and that her DNA was not found at the crime scene.

The jury ultimately reaches a verdict, and Stephanie is found guilty of Jessica's murder. She is sentenced to life in prison without the possibility of parole.

Snapped season 26 episode 17 offers a gripping look at a case that shocked a small community. With its twists and turns, the episode highlights the complexities of murder investigations and the difficulty of uncovering the truth in cases where emotions run high.