If you’ve spent any time falling down the WE tv rabbit hole, you know that the "supporting characters" on Love After Lockup often end up with stories more haunting than the main couples. Sascha is the perfect example. She wasn’t the one waiting at the prison gates with a bouquet of balloons and a camera crew; she was the best friend, the confidante, and eventually, the cautionary tale.
When she first appeared as Brittany Santiago’s close friend, viewers saw a woman who seemed supportive and grounded. But the reality was much darker. Sascha wasn't just "in trouble"—she was facing a legal nightmare that would eventually see her trading her TV screen time for a cell in the Nevada Department of Corrections.
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The Crime That Changed Everything
Most fans initially bought into the "wrong place, wrong time" narrative. It's a common trope on reality TV. Sascha's story, however, involved a double homicide. This wasn't a simple parole violation or a shoplifting charge.
In 2014, a botched robbery in Las Vegas left two people dead. While Sascha didn't pull the trigger, the law in Nevada (and many other states) is pretty clear: if you are part of a felony that results in a death, you can be held just as responsible as the person holding the gun. This is the "felony murder" rule, and it's what eventually caught up with her.
For a while, she was out on bail. We saw her on Life After Lockup, even helping Brittany prepare for her wedding and discussing the possibility of being a godmother. It felt like she might skate by. But the justice system moves slow. When it finally arrived, it hit hard.
A Sentence That Shocked the Fans
Sascha was eventually sentenced to 10 to 36 years in prison. That is a massive chunk of time. To put that in perspective, someone who started watching her on TV in their 20s will be middle-aged by the time she’s even eligible for certain types of release.
She was sent to the Florence McClure Women's Correctional Center and later moved around the Nevada system, including stints at the Jean Conservation Camp. The transition from being a reality TV star—or at least "adjacent" to one—to living in a conservation camp is a brutal reality check.
Where is Sascha now?
As of 2026, Sascha remains incarcerated. There’s been a lot of chatter online about her parole dates. Some fans thought she’d be out by now, but the nature of her conviction makes that difficult.
- Parole Eligibility: Her records have shown eligibility dates shifting, but recent updates suggest she won't even be considered for release until roughly February 2028.
- Mandatory Release: Her "max out" date or mandatory parole release is currently pegged around November 2031.
Basically, she’s not going anywhere soon. The system doesn't tend to be lenient when there are lives lost, even if your role was secondary.
The Brittany Santiago Connection
Brittany has been one of Sascha's most vocal supporters. It’s a complicated friendship. On one hand, Brittany has successfully rebuilt her life, becoming a mother and an author. On the other, she’s watched her best friend follow the exact opposite trajectory.
Brittany has used her platform to post "Free Sascha" hashtags and updates, but the reaction from the public is mixed. You’ve got one camp that sees a woman who made a mistake in her youth and deserves a second chance. Then you’ve got the other camp—the ones who remember the victims—who think 10 years is actually a light sentence for a crime that ended two lives.
It’s a polarizing situation. Honestly, that’s why her story sticks with people. It’s not a "happily ever after" or a simple "rehab and recovery" arc. It’s a stark reminder that the consequences of one night can last a lifetime.
What Most People Get Wrong
The biggest misconception is that Sascha was just an "accessory after the fact." That’s not what happened. She was involved in the planning and execution of the robbery that led to the shooting.
People often want to paint reality stars as victims of circumstance. While Sascha’s background was definitely tough, the legal documents from her case paint a picture of active participation. She wasn't just sitting in a car unaware of what was happening. That’s a hard pill for some fans to swallow because she came across as so likable on screen.
The Reality of Nevada Sentencing
Nevada is notoriously tough on violent crimes. Unlike some states where "good time" credit can slash a sentence in half, violent felony convictions usually require serving the absolute minimum before you even see a parole board. For Sascha, that minimum is a decade.
She has spent her 30s behind bars. By the time she gets out, the world—and the reality TV landscape that made her semi-famous—will look completely different.
Moving Forward: The Lessons Learned
Sascha’s story is a grim look at the "lockup" part of Love After Lockup. It’s easy to get caught up in the drama of who’s cheating or who’s spending whose money, but Sascha represents the heavy, permanent side of the criminal justice system.
If you’re following her story, the best thing to do is stay updated through official Nevada Department of Corrections (NDOC) portals. Social media updates from friends are often colored by bias or hope, but the inmate search tools provide the cold, hard dates.
Watching her journey serves as a reality check for the "glamorous" side of prison-themed reality TV. It’s not just about the homecoming; it’s about the years of silence and the empty chairs at family dinners that come before it.
To keep tabs on Sascha's status, you can periodically check the Nevada Department of Corrections Inmate Search using her legal name, Sasha Mitchell (not to be confused with the actor of the same name). Pay close attention to the "Parole Eligibility" field, as this is the most realistic window for her potential return to society.