"48 Hours" goes one on one with Mark Castellano | Forensic Files

why'd you go on Dr Phil I definitely was scared to go on Dr Phil they said we could get the truth out there and help
look for it and then I think I talked to detective Waters and I said what do you
think about it and he said that would be a great idea you know like I said I just
was like you know what if this will make everything go away so back up for a second why did you decide to confess to
detective W because he he made some valid points like you know he he made some valid
points about about Kaden about you know I understood that I was trying to take care of Kaden and I sat there and I
thought about it and I was likew Kaden's happy now he's at home kayen is very much at home now he's just
wonderful and then when he asked me to tell the truth and I realized Kaden was okay I didn't have a reason to lie
anymore because what I set to do was done and it was time to clear my conscience and tell the truth so I want
to go back to this confession what actually happened that night I didn't choke her and I will say
this about what happened I was not on her a minute and a half or 2 minutes it happened a lot quicker like I said it
did and one thing I have y'all show her a lot and her family but you don't show my
kid a spinning image of me and if I have to die I would gladly accept the way she
died because it was quick it was very quick this child Mark you killed your son's mother you think that's better for
him no no I'm not now he's now his mom's out of his life and I'm out of his life
you say you did this for Kaden no I lied for kayen I lied about what I did to get
kayen settled what do you think that conversation is going to be like when you have to look Kaden in the eye and
say i k it's probably going to be I'm probably going to be very very upset he's going to be
upset he's going to he's going to have to I mean he's going to have to listen to me I I'm definitely want him to hold
my hand and you know feel we have a bond that's not breakable not breakable you can't break
our bond he'll know and he'll know just holding my hand he'll know

Mark Castellano gives "48 Hours" correspondent Tracy Smith a glimpse into the mind of a killer.

Brief Summary

A guest confesses on Dr. Phil about a tragic event affecting their son Kaden, reflecting on guilt and the need for truth.

Key points

Confession to Detective. The speaker reveals their decision to confess to Detective Waters, believing it would help.
The Truth About That Night. The speaker clarifies their actions on the night of the incident, denying choking.
Facing Kaden. The speaker contemplates the difficult conversation they will have with Kaden.

Episode highlights

Episode quotes

I didn't have a reason to lie anymore.

Confession moment about the truth.

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