Forensic Files

Miami Heat

Dateline NBC

  • Mar 11, 2020
  • 42:02
  • Full Episode
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<p>In this Dateline classic, a drive by shooting tears a Miami family apart and Cindy Carballo is left wondering who could have killed her husband. Keith Morrison reports. Originally aired on NBC on July 10, 2015. </p><br/> <p>Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See <a href="https://pcm.adswizz.com">pcm.adswizz.com</a> for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.</p>

Brief Summary

Cindy Carballo shoots her husband's suspected killer, leading to a murder trial and complex emotional fallout.

Key points

  • A Father's Last Walk. Orlando Mesa takes his son Noah for a walk, a moment that turns tragic.
  • The Aftermath of a Murder. Cindy's life spirals after her husband's murder, leading to a shocking act of self-defense.
  • A Shocking Confession. Cindy Carballo reveals a different story about the day she shot Elon Nissom.
  • Cindy Charged with Murder. Just before Christmas 2010, Cindy Carballo was charged with first-degree murder.
  • Cindy's Emotional Testimony. Cindy described her fear for her life during the shooting, claiming self-defense.
  • Stand Your Ground Law. Cindy had a chance to get her murder charge thrown out under Florida's controversial law.

Tension

75/ 100High tension

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