**Snapped Season 18 Episode 7 Recap: The Chilling Case of Ghazal Mansury**
The reairing of *Snapped* Season 18 Episode 7 on September 22, 2025, brought back the haunting story of Ghazal Mansury, a 43-year-old woman from Serra Mesa, whose deep-seated resentment culminated in the tragic death of her 79-year-old mother, Mehria Mansury. This episode delves into the crime, the investigation that followed, and the profound emotional impact on the family.
### The Crime and Its Background
The case shocked many who knew the family when the crime came to light. Ghazal was convicted of first-degree murder in the death of Mehria. The incident dates back to 2013, revealing a disturbing family dynamic fueled by long-standing issues and Ghazal’s personal struggles.
Mehria Mansury was last seen in September 2013. According to NBC San Diego, Ghazal initially told the family that her mother had gone for a walk and never returned. This prompted a search for Mehria, but the grim truth wasn’t uncovered for weeks.
On October 2, 2013, Mehria’s body was discovered near the Barona Indian Reservation, leading to Ghazal’s arrest. Prosecutors stated that Ghazal had killed her mother and buried her body in a remote area, where it remained hidden for nine days.
### Evidence Against Ghazal Mansury
Key evidence in the case included disturbing online searches made by Ghazal, such as “homicide” and “how to clean blood stains,” as reported by NBC San Diego. Furthermore, a witness testified that Ghazal had killed her mother using the inner tube of a bicycle.
The investigation also exposed a fractured relationship between mother and daughter. Ghazal harbored long-standing animosity toward Mehria, which had escalated over time. One significant trigger was an intense argument reportedly caused by Mehria taking Ghazal’s dog. Coupled with Ghazal’s troubled lifestyle and drug use, these factors appeared to have sparked a violent confrontation.
### Ghazal’s Actions Following the Murder
After the killing, Ghazal attempted to cover up her crime. She initially told family members that she found her mother dead at home and claimed Mehria had died from a fall—an assertion lacking any evidence.
Suspicious signs emerged, including the strong smell of bleach in the bathroom and the discovery of Mehria’s jewelry in a local porn shop, hinting at Ghazal’s efforts to erase evidence, as reported by CBS 8.
In her efforts to avoid suspicion, Ghazal lied to both family and friends, insisting she had no idea where her mother was and even suggesting that Mehria might have gotten lost. However, the truth came out when one of Ghazal’s friends revealed that she had confessed to the murder, leading to her arrest and eventual conviction.
### The Investigation and Trial
The case against Ghazal was solid. During the trial, it was revealed that she had been high on methamphetamine at the time of the murder, according to the *Times of San Diego*. Ghazal attempted to frame the incident as an accident or as self-defense.
Moreover, testimony from a police officer disclosed that in 2011, two years before Mehria’s death, Mehria had expressed fear of both Ghazal and her boyfriend. Despite Ghazal’s claims of remorse, a judge observed that she showed little regret throughout the trial and continued to provide inconsistent statements, as noted in *The San Diego Union-Tribune*.
### Sentencing and Aftermath
Ghazal Mansury was found guilty of first-degree murder and sentenced to 25 years to life in prison. The sentencing hearing was marked by emotional statements from family members, underscoring the deep pain caused by Ghazal’s actions.
One of Mehria’s nieces poignantly expressed in court, “I don’t think she [Ghazal] is a human. I really don’t know her anymore. I used to love her.”
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*Snapped* Season 18 Episode 7, originally aired in 2023 and reaired on September 22, 2025, on Oxygen, serves as a chilling reminder of how unresolved family conflicts and personal demons can tragically escalate.
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