Sneak peek: The Journals of Maria Muñoz | Forensic Files

[Music] L what's the address of emergency hi I call my wife on her responses she's not breathing she may
have taken some some pills okay what is your [Music] [Applause] address when we get the alert tone they
say it's an overdose they're saying that he's performing CPR oh is somebody [Music]
coming he's on his third fourth fifth cycle 3 4 5 and that's when it gets to the
house I'm officer gor de Cruz I was the first officer on the scene hello what's going on male subject shows
up at the door and he just turns around and darts into the res res I can see him
heading up the stairs I just see his shadow from the light that's on so I followed him what's going on about the B
he's helping giving CPR he's wearing scrubs so I believe he's a higher level of care than I can
provide and I ask him you want me to help do I help you and he right away relinquishes giving
CPR what did she take I think CL has a pen she's been pretty depressed L me I don't see any
drugs usually when somebody overdoses on drugs the pills are nearby the needle nearby the syringe something's nearby
and nothing was I'm probably at the scene within the next 30 to 45 minutes I'm Sergeant Luis Mata Jr I was
the lead detective in the case then I start trying to get information from him and I notice him not answering fully and
when I asked him well what's going on Joel he goes well I live a very private life and those questions are something
that I don't want coming out Maria had been seeking help through the church through a pastor wasn't she
also being treated for severe depression and anxiety she had been getting some medical attention as well but this case
was unique because she was also expressing her thoughts her feelings her emotions in a
diary my fears are losing my family losing my husband damaging my kids making the wrong choice as the da my job
was putting the right team together to work this case she described that she was going
through a tough time but that she loved those kids and she couldn't wait to do more in the
future I want to be a good mom a mom that is present engaged and involved with my
kids how important how crucial were those journals very she wasn't a drug abuser she love
those kids she would never leave them behind there's no [Music] way

A young wife and mother dies unexpectedly with a strange mix of drugs in her system. Investigators turn to her journals for answers. "48 Hours" correspondent Erin Moriarty reports Saturday, Dec. 16 at 10/9c on CBS and streaming on Paramount+.

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Brief Summary

A woman's overdose leads to an investigation revealing her struggles with depression and the importance of her personal journals.

Key points

Emergency Call. A frantic call reveals a life-threatening situation involving a possible overdose.
First Officer on Scene. Officer Gor de Cruz arrives to find a chaotic scene and a desperate need for help.
A Mother's Diary. Maria's diary reveals her struggles with depression and her love for her children.

Episode highlights

Episode quotes

I want to be a good mom.

A mother's heartfelt wish for her children.

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