**Donna Scrivo Convicted of First-Degree Murder in 2014 Killing of Son Ramsay Scrivo**

Donna Scrivo was convicted of first-degree murder in connection with the 2014 killing of her son, Ramsay Scrivo, and was sentenced to life in prison without the possibility of parole. Bags containing Ramsay’s remains were discovered along roads in St. Clair County after he had been reported missing.

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### Case Background

In early 2014, police discovered multiple bags containing human remains in rural areas of St. Clair County. An electric saw was found inside one of the bags. Ramsay Scrivo, aged 32, had been reported missing shortly before the discovery.

Early court records and press briefings outlined the search efforts, initial charges, and details about the various crime scenes.

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### Defense Narrative and Trial

According to Reuters, the defense argued that a masked, armed man killed Ramsay and held Donna Scrivo hostage for several days, forcing her to move the bags containing the remains. This narrative was featured throughout the trial coverage but was ultimately rejected by the jury, as reported by CBS News.

During the trial, the court reviewed evidence related to the electric saw, the locations of the bags, and the condominium scene. Testimony also covered phone contacts and movements of the relevant individuals during the critical days.

Prosecutors argued that the crime involved intent and careful planning, while the defense maintained there was no motive, highlighted the absence of Ramsay’s DNA on Donna Scrivo, and questioned the physical feasibility of the prosecution’s timeline.

The jury found Donna Scrivo guilty of first-degree murder as well as disinterment and mutilation of the body, as covered by the Detroit Free Press.

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### Sentencing

In June 2015, Judge Richard Caretti imposed the mandatory life sentence for first-degree murder under Michigan law. Media reports quoted the court describing the crime as horrific and firmly rejected the defense’s hostage claim, stating it was not supported by physical evidence.

The Detroit News highlighted the court’s remarks and the statutory penalty that was handed down.

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### Current Status

The Michigan Department of Corrections lists Donna Scrivo as a prisoner serving life without parole. The prison profile reflects her first-degree murder conviction and the separate count for mutilation imposed during the same proceeding.

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### Watch the Case on Snapped

The Donna Scrivo case returns to TV in the true crime series **Snapped**. The episode titled *Donna Scrivo* first aired on January 15, 2017, and is scheduled to re-air on Oxygen on Friday, September 26 at 10:00 pm ET.

Viewers can also stream Snapped on platforms including Peacock Premium, Peacock Premium Plus, fuboTV, NBC, Oxygen, YouTube TV, and Hulu. Episodes of Snapped are available for purchase on Apple TV, Amazon Video, and Fandango at Home.

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### Related Reading

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