Before Daylight
- Apr 28, 2020
- 1:22:42
- Full Episode
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When college student Jesse Valencia is found murdered in a residential neighborhood, investigators are stunned to learn that one of their own might be involved. Keith Morrison reports.
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Brief Summary
The episode details the murder of Jesse Valencia and the trial of police officer Stephen Rios for the crime.
Key points
- Secrets and Lies. Jesse had a secret lover, a police officer, complicating the investigation into his murder.
- The Investigation Begins. Detectives uncover a web of relationships as they try to solve Jesse's murder.
- A Heartbreaking Funeral. Linda Valencia reflects on the loss of her son during his emotional funeral.
- The Phantom Cop. Detective Short discovers a mysterious police officer linked to Jesse's murder.
- The Shocking Affair. Stephen Rios, a married police officer, is revealed to be Jesse's secret lover.
- DNA Evidence. DNA results from Jesse's body lead to Stephen Rios being charged with murder.
Episode highlights
- Secrets and LiesJesse had a secret lover, a police officer, complicating the investigation into his murder.“He only referred to him as Columbia's finest.”0:36Apr 28, 2020
- The Investigation BeginsDetectives uncover a web of relationships as they try to solve Jesse's murder.“Know your victim, investigators like to say.”12:54Apr 28, 2020
- A Heartbreaking FuneralLinda Valencia reflects on the loss of her son during his emotional funeral.“I just sat there and just held on to the casket handle, and I wouldn't turn it loose.”26:11Apr 28, 2020
- The Phantom CopDetective Short discovers a mysterious police officer linked to Jesse's murder.“A phantom cop. Who was he?”27:37Apr 28, 2020
- The Shocking AffairStephen Rios, a married police officer, is revealed to be Jesse's secret lover.“It's Steve Rios.”29:06Apr 28, 2020
- DNA EvidenceDNA results from Jesse's body lead to Stephen Rios being charged with murder.“Under one of them, there it was. Just a minuscule speck of it, but unmistakable, Stephen's DNA.”47:19Apr 28, 2020
- The Trial BeginsStephen Rios stands trial for Jesse Valencia's murder, with damning evidence against him.“The prosecution called to the stand one of Jesse's close friends.”50:58Apr 28, 2020
- The Jury's VerdictAfter nine hours of deliberation, the jury convicted Stephen Rios of first-degree murder.“There was never a doubt in my mind.”53:51Apr 28, 2020
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