Mark Castellano's confession | Forensic Files

not wanting you to explain to me that you wanted to hurt Michelle I want you to explain to me
what you felt like you had to do to protect Caden so I want you to be honest with me
and tell me what happened she got up and um I got up and um she's getting dressed and she's finishing
up and she's still yelling and Kaden's hiding I grabbed her and I broke her neck
okay then I threw her down and got called my parents and then when I came back I just got rid of
her where did you get rid of her she's in Midland okay do you know where would you be willing to take us
there yes because I I look I can't live with this anymore either man I know I know I
wanted to tell Dr Phil but hey man it wasn't it wasn't it wasn't I just grabbed her and I mean I time
I I don't want to kill myself either to get to not be prosecuted for this but I feel dead inside
already let me tell you something Mark number one I don't have anything where else I didn't have anything else to do
look at me my friend look at me I'm sorry um give me the death penalty that's fine I deserve it Mark look I'm proud of
you my life is over with your your life's not over with Mark listen to me man listen to I lied
to everybody I don't want to do it listen listen to me listen to me your life is not
over and you know why why you got Caden I'll never see him again you will you will don't kill me in prison no no
listen to me listen to me listen to me Mark look here's what I want you to focus on I want you to know this and I
want you to look me in the eye I'm proud of you it takes a real man to stand in here sit in this room and talk with me
and talk about something that he's done that is so egregiously wrong let me tell
tell you it does

Houston Police Detective Fil Waters sat with Mark Castellano for hours to gain his trust. Watch how the seasoned detective gets Castellano to crack and confess to murdering his ex-girlfriend, Michelle Warner.

Brief Summary

Mark confesses to a violent act against Michelle while seeking redemption for his son Caden.

Key points

A Confession of Guilt. Mark reveals the shocking details of a crime he committed, expressing deep remorse.
A Desperate Plea. Mark struggles with his emotions and the weight of his actions, seeking understanding.

Episode highlights

Episode quotes

I feel dead inside already.

1:44WatchFeb 8, 2015

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