Where is Mary Jacoby now? Details explored ahead of Snapped on Oxygen

Crime scene (Representative Photo by pexels )
Crime scene (Representative Photo by pexels)

As reported by CBS affiliate KWTX, Mary Jacoby is serving a life sentence without parole in a Texas prison after being convicted of orchestrating the murder of her former husband, Ray Jacoby, in 2006. The dispute between the couple was over a scrappy business ownership whereby Ray owned the business and Mary wanted control of it, so she orchestrated his murder.

The details of this case are the focus of season 29, episode 7 of Oxygen's Snapped. The episode recaptures how greed and resentment led to a well-planned murder. Despite her initial denial, evidence and testimony from witnesses proved that Mary was involved in the vicious act.

The episode will air on December 8 on Oxygen.


Greed and betrayal led to Ray Jacoby’s murder

Mary Jacoby and Ray Jacoby had been at odds for many years. Although they had divorced in 2004, their common interest in a Beaumont, Texas scrapyard kept them linked to each other. Soon, financial disputes turned into animosity, and Mary wanted to take control of the business entirely.

Crime scene (Representative Photo by pexels )
Crime scene (Representative Photo by pexels )

On April 4, 2006, Mary plotted a vicious attack on Ray. She hired Terry Stokes and Justin Boyette, offering them monetary compensation for the murder. That evening, the two accomplices attacked Ray at his home, shooting him dead.

The premeditated nature of the crime indicated that Mary intended to kill Ray and gain the scrapyard.


The investigation: Unveiling the truth

Ray Jacoby's murder was puzzling, as far as the investigation had gone. However, some inconsistencies in Mary Jacoby's statements soon pointed toward her. She tried presenting herself as a distraught ex-spouse; the behavior and narrative, though failed to match the facts.

The investigators found incriminating phone records and financial transactions linking Mary to the crime. Stokes and Boyette testified against her, describing how Mary planned the murder by offering payment and detailed instructions to the assailants. All these accounts portrayed an incriminating picture of Mary's role in the crime.

Representative image of arrest (Photo by pexels) Crime scene (Representative Photo by pexs )
Representative image of arrest (Photo by pexels) Crime scene (Representative Photo by pexs )

Mary was sentenced to a life term without the possibility of parole due to the severity of the crime. Her accomplices received prison terms based on their involvement in the murder.

As of now, Mary Jacoby remains in a Texas prison, serving her life term with no hope of parole. Mary Jacoby's conviction has resulted in a life sentence.


Retracing the Mary Jacoby case on Snapped

Oxygen's Snapped provides an in-depth analysis of the Mary Jacoby case, focusing on the motives and actions that led to the murder of Ray Jacoby. Interviews with law enforcement, legal experts, and those close to the victim are used to give a comprehensive view of the case.

Crime scene (Representative Photo by pexels )
Crime scene (Representative Photo by pexels )

The show explores financial motives, calculated planning, and how the act devastated Ray's family. The show also highlights the relentless efforts of investigators who uncovered Mary’s role, ensuring justice was served.


To date, Mary Jacoby continues to serve her life sentence in Texas. The case continues to captivate audiences, particularly through true-crime storytelling like Oxygen’s Snapped.

The episode offers a sobering look at the events that unfolded, providing insight into a crime that shocked the Beaumont community and beyond.

For more details about the case, tune in to Snapped on Oxygen on December 8

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