Oxygen’s Snapped returns with a story seemingly ripped from a tawdry paperback thriller: a missing veteran, a tangled love triangle, and a shocking crime that shattered the quiet of rural South Carolina. This week’s episode, “Tiesh Rhue,” examines the disappearance and death of Leon Harrison Jr., whose body was discovered in the Black River, sending ripples of grief and suspicion through his community.
The investigation quickly zeroed in on Harrison’s wife, Tiesh Rhue, exposing a web of complicated relationships and hidden motives. As the police dug deeper, a love triangle emerged, implicating not only Tiesh but also her brother, Alexander Rhue Jr. The siblings were ultimately convicted of murder and obstruction of justice in Harrison’s death, each receiving a 37-year sentence. Their father, Alexander Rhue Sr., though acquitted of the murder charge, was also found guilty of obstruction of justice, receiving a suspended eight-year sentence.
“Tiesh Rhue” sets out to piece together the events leading to Harrison’s tragic end, exploring the tangled relationships and questionable choices that led to a devastating outcome. The episode doesn’t shy away from the grim realities of the case, offering a sobering look at the consequences of unchecked passions and desperate acts. While the details of the case are undeniably sensational, Snapped avoids gratuitous sensationalism, instead focusing on the meticulous investigative work that brought those responsible to justice.
Snapped: “Tiesh Rhue” airs Sunday, November 17, at 6:00 PM on Oxygen.
