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Sneak peek: A Daughter, a Mortgage and Two Murders

May 15, 2014 / 02:50

This episode covers a tragic shooting incident involving the parents of a teenager named Renee, the subsequent investigation, and the trial of Ronald Santiago, a mortgage broker.

Renee recounts the harrowing moment when she heard gunshots and found herself hiding in a closet, calling 911. She describes her parents as the greatest, yet expresses frustration in her journal, revealing complex feelings about them.

Detective Mark Johnson discusses the polygraph test administered to Renee, indicating that while she did not pull the trigger, there are doubts about her involvement. The focus shifts to Ronald Santiago, who was involved in refinancing the family's home.

The episode highlights the emotional turmoil faced by Renee and the investigation's challenges, as well as the courtroom dynamics surrounding the trial.

TLDR

Renee's parents are shot; Ronald Santiago is on trial.

Episode

2:50
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that morning was probably I felt like that morning was the end of my life you know two PE two most important
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people in this world were taken away from me my mom is getting ready for work I heard my mom scream my Daddy Y
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what are you doing and just gunshots just went off boom boom boom boom honestly I didn't know what to do I
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didn't know what to do I looked to see where am I going to hide you know I didn't know if that
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person was standing there you know at my door so I just I went into my closet turned on my cell phone di 911 this is
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911 where is your Emery I think they were shot I'm H to in a closet scared my parents were probably the
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greatest parents ever Rene is it your position that your parents were probably the greatest
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parents ever beyond the greatest parents ever you talk about your parents in your
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Journal yes please read it out loud to the jury my mom reminds me of astrological sign Gemini two fac good
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for nothing [ __ ] I hate my dad I really don't know how much more I can take before someone
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makes me explode did you forget your hatred for your parents it's not hatred it's
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frustration as a teenager she called me and she said Auntie Jess my parents have been shot I
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thought to myself what did you do detective Mark Johnson my job is to get you through this polygraph as long
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as you're honest with me you know for sure sure who shot your parents no do you know who shot your parents in their
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bedroom no she may have not pulled the trigger but I have no doubt she had everything to do with this test is over
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please don't you're not passing it you're not failing it the bottom line is Renee couldn't pass a
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polygraph but enough about Renee I'm done talking about Renee we're going to put the focus back where it belongs back
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on the defendant who was on trial here Ronald Santiago name is Ronald Santiago and he
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was the mortgage broker for the refinancing of my parents' house I was like what what are you talking about

Badges

This episode stands out for the following:

  • 85
    Most heartbreaking
  • 80
    Most shocking
  • 75
    Most emotional
  • 75
    Most intense

Episode Highlights

  • A Day of Horror
    A young person recounts the traumatic morning when their parents were shot.
    “That morning was probably I felt like...”
    @ 00m 07s
    May 15, 2014
  • The Call for Help
    In a moment of fear, a call to 911 reveals the chaos unfolding.
    “911, where is your Emery?”
    @ 00m 52s
    May 15, 2014
  • Struggles with Emotions
    Navigating complex feelings about family during a traumatic time.
    “It's not hatred it's frustration as a teenager.”
    @ 01m 42s
    May 15, 2014

Episode Quotes

  • I heard my mom scream my Daddy Y.
    Sneak peek: A Daughter, a Mortgage and Two Murders
  • I think they were shot I'm H to in a closet.
    Sneak peek: A Daughter, a Mortgage and Two Murders
  • I hate my dad I really don't know how much more I can take.
    Sneak peek: A Daughter, a Mortgage and Two Murders
  • It's not hatred it's frustration as a teenager.
    Sneak peek: A Daughter, a Mortgage and Two Murders

Key Moments

  • Panic00:26
  • Trauma01:00
  • Frustration01:42
  • Confusion02:40

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