She would be spared the death penalty in exchange.”I sincerely apologize for my terrible deeds,” Stephens sobbed as Judge Michelle Leavitt of the Clark County District Court imposed the punishment.
On July 30, 2018, Brandon was discovered by police burned and injured inside Stephens’ East Silverado Ranch Boulevard residence.
She had reported Brandon’s drowning to the authorities. Later, drug paraphernalia and traces were found at her residence by investigators.
He died the following day in spite of the efforts of the medics. The death was declared a homicide by the Clark County coroner.
According to court filings, his injuries included a collapsed lung, shattered collarbone, a lacerated liver, broken ribs, and maybe rat bites.
