Woman fights to fulfill promise to late father: Keep sister's killer behind bars #shorts | Forensic Files

My dad passed away in 2013. His last words to me were, "Whatever it takes, you protect your mom and you fight to
keep Steve in prison." Kina Solano was only 18 years old when she was shot in the head and killed by
her boyfriend. With the flash of a gun, my whole world just got turned upside down. Steven
Burns was convicted of murdering Kina Serno in 1979. He just looks dangerous. It's like a killer face. If you looked
at his eyes, there is nothing behind him. He has no soul. My name is Nina Solano and I am
the sister of Kina. Steven Burns was sentenced to 17 years to life. In 1990, after just 10 years, Steven
Burns came up for parole. My parents, my sister Regina, myself, and friends and family traveled to Bakavville State
Prison to protest his release. As a father, I closed her casket and buried my 18-year-old child who was murdered by
this animal. [Music] This is a body bag of my daughter. This is what you did to her,
Steve. 46 years since Kina's death has not diminished one ounce of that pain. Where are we going? We are heading to
the Sanw King County District Attorney's Office. I am shaky. Very shaky you are right
now. How many parole hearings have you told? Number 13. You've been at every single one of
these? Yes, every single one. As Steve Burns heads into his 13th parole hearing. What are you thinking?
I'm thinking that he's no longer a risk to commit the kind of crime he committed
coming into prison. I've known Steve Burns for over two decades. You don't think he's a danger? I think he's a
serious danger if he were to be released. If somebody looked at this and said, "It's been 45 years. Is this now
just about vengeance?" No, it's not. Keeping Steven's jail is not about vengeance for
me. It's fear. Fear for my family. I think he has a very good chance of being found suitable. Isn't it likely at one
of these hearings he's going to get out? That's my biggest fear is him getting out.
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Brief Summary

Nina Solano recounts her family's fight against the parole of her sister's murderer, Steven Burns, highlighting ongoing emotional trauma and fear.

Key points

Nina's Father's Last Words. Nina recalls her father's poignant last words urging her to protect her mother.
Kina's Tragic Death. Kina Solano was shot and killed by her boyfriend at just 18 years old.
The Pain of Loss. Nina reflects on the enduring pain of losing her sister 46 years ago.
Fear of Release. Nina shares her fears about Steven Burns potentially being released from prison.

Episode highlights

Episode quotes

Whatever it takes, you protect your mom and you fight to keep Steve in prison.

Last words from Nina's dad before he passed away.

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