Ep 12. Kirstin Lobato

In the thirteenth season of the gripping true-crime series, Snapped, episode twelve tells the story of Kirstin Lobato, a young woman accused of killing and dismembering a homeless man in Las Vegas. On the night of July 8, 2001, the 19-year-old Lobato was staying in Sin City on her way to visit her father in California when the incident occurred. The victim, 44-year-old Duran Bailey, was found dead the next morning, and within weeks, Lobato was arrested and charged after making several incriminating statements to the police.

As the episode unfolds, viewers are introduced to the key players involved in the case, including Lobato's defense attorney, David Schieck, and lead prosecutor, Vickie Monroe. Through interviews with those closest to Lobato, including her family, friends, and former partners, a picture of a young woman struggling with addiction and mental health issues begins to emerge. Lobato's mother, Linda, recounts the painful circumstances that led to her daughter's drug use, including a sexual assault when Lobato was just 14 years old.

Despite several witnesses coming forward with information that could have potentially exonerated Lobato, including testimony that she was miles away from the crime scene at the time of the murder, the prosecution still managed to secure a guilty verdict. In addition to the discrepancies in the timeline of events presented by the prosecution, the defense also highlights several key pieces of physical evidence that were either mishandled, ignored, or never tested.

One of the most significant pieces of evidence presented by the defense is the fact that the victim's injuries did not match the confession made by Lobato, which was later recanted. Lobato's defense argues that the prosecution relied heavily on this confession without considering other possibilities, including the potential involvement of Bailey's former employers, who were known to have a violent history.

Throughout the episode, viewers are left to question the validity of the prosecution's case against Lobato, and whether justice was truly served in this tragic case. With a fascinating cast of characters and a slew of twists and turns, Snapped season 13 episode 12 is a must-watch for fans of true-crime and courtroom dramas alike.