Ep 5. Crystal Gregoire

Crystal Gregoire was a young and ambitious nurse with a loving husband and two children. She appeared to have it all, but her world would come crashing down when she was charged with the murder of her husband, Jonathan Weeks.

In this episode of Snapped, viewers are taken on a journey through the events leading up to Jonathan's death and the investigation that followed. Crystal is portrayed as a hard-working and devoted mother who had a bright future ahead of her, but as the story unfolds, dark secrets and lies are uncovered.

Investigators learn that Crystal was having an affair with a coworker, and their relationship was anything but innocent. Messages and photographs exchanged between the two indicate that they were planning to start a new life together, but there was a problem standing in their way. That problem was Jonathan.

Despite Crystal's repeated attempts to end their relationship, Jonathan refused to leave her alone, and he even threatened to take their children away from her. This put Crystal in an impossible situation, and she made the decision to have him eliminated.

As the investigation progresses, law enforcement discovers that Crystal had solicited the help of a childhood friend, Ashley McArthur. Ashley's involvement in the murder would come as a shock to those who knew her. She was a well-respected businesswoman in her community, and there were no apparent motives for her to become involved in such a heinous crime.

Investigators piece together the events that led up to Jonathan's death, starting with a staged car accident intended to make his death look like an accident. However, when that plan failed, the two women turned to a more gruesome option. They concocted a plan to kill Jonathan in his sleep, and that's exactly what they did.

The trial that followed was filled with drama and intrigue. Both Crystal and Ashley maintained their innocence, and their defense teams tried their best to cast doubt on the prosecution's case. However, the evidence against them was overwhelming, and they were ultimately found guilty.

The aftermath of the trial was filled with mixed emotions. Jonathan's family was devastated by their loss, and they were left wondering how such a senseless act could have occurred. Meanwhile, Crystal and Ashley were left to face the consequences of their actions. Crystal was sentenced to life in prison without the possibility of parole, while Ashley received a lesser sentence of 25 years in prison.

The story of Crystal Gregoire is a tragic one, and it raises important questions about love, betrayal, and the lengths to which some people will go to protect their own interests. It is a cautionary tale that reminds us all of the consequences of our actions and the importance of making good choices in life.