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Sneak peek: The Boy Across the Street

May 01, 2025 / 03:03

This episode discusses the tragic story of Katina Solano, who was murdered by her boyfriend Steven Burns in 1979. Nina Solano, Katina's sister, shares her family's ongoing struggle against Burns' repeated parole hearings. The episode highlights the emotional toll of losing a loved one to violence and the fear of a potential release of a convicted murderer.

Nina recounts her father's last words urging her to protect their family and keep Burns imprisoned. She describes the pain of burying her sister and attending each of Burns' parole hearings over the years. The episode features a visit to the Sanwalk Katon County District Attorney's Office as Nina expresses her anxiety about the possibility of Burns being released.

The conversation includes reflections on the nature of justice and the impact of crime on families. Nina emphasizes that her fight is not about vengeance but about protecting her family from fear. The episode captures the emotional weight of living with the consequences of violence and the ongoing battle for justice.

TLDR

Nina Solano shares her family's fight against Steven Burns' parole after he murdered her sister Katina in 1979.

Episode

3:03
00:00:08
My dad passed away in 2013. His last words to me were, "Whatever it takes, you protect your mom and you fight to
00:00:18
keep Steve in prison." Katina Solano was only 18 years old when she was shot in the head and killed by
00:00:27
her boyfriend. With the flash of a gun, my whole world just got turned upside down. Steven
00:00:35
Burns was convicted of murdering Katina Serno in 1979. He just looks dangerous. It's like a killer face. If you looked
00:00:44
at his eyes, there is nothing behind him. He has no soul. My name is Nina Solano and I am
00:00:53
the sister of Kina. Steven Burns was sentenced to 17 years to life. In 1990, after just 10 years, Steven
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Burns came up for parole. My parents, my sister Regina, myself, and friends and family traveled to Bakville State Prison
00:01:10
to protest his release. As a father, I closed her casket and buried my 18-year-old child who was murdered by
00:01:19
this animal. God damn it. [Music] This is a body bag of my daughter. This is what you did to her,
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[Music] Steve. 46 years since Kina's death has not diminished one ounce of that pain.
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Where are we going? We are heading to the Sanwalk Katon County District Attorney's
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Office. I am shaky. very shaky you are right now. How many parole hearings have you been
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told? Number 13. You've been at every single one of these? Yes, every single one.
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As Steve Burns heads into his 13th parole hearing. What are you thinking? I'm thinking that he's no longer a risk
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to commit the kind of crime he committed coming into prison. I've known Steve Burns for over two decades. You don't
00:02:21
think he's a danger? I don't think he's a serious danger if he were to be released.
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If somebody looked at this and said, "It's been 45 years. Is this now just about
00:02:36
vengeance?" No, it's not. Keeping Steve in jail is not about vengeance for me. It's fear. Fear for my family. I think
00:02:45
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?
00:02:53
That's my biggest fear is him getting out. [Music]

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This episode stands out for the following:

  • 90
    Most heartbreaking
  • 85
    Most emotional
  • 85
    Best performance
  • 80
    Most dramatic

Episode Highlights

  • A Father's Last Words
    A poignant reminder of family and protection in the face of tragedy.
    “Whatever it takes, you protect your mom and you fight to keep Steve in prison.”
    @ 00m 12s
    May 01, 2025
  • The Pain of Loss
    A mother reflects on the enduring pain of losing her daughter.
    “46 years since Kina's death has not diminished one ounce of that pain.”
    @ 01m 32s
    May 01, 2025
  • Fear Over Vengeance
    A mother's fear for her family's safety outweighs the desire for vengeance.
    “Keeping Steve in jail is not about vengeance for me. It's fear.”
    @ 02m 26s
    May 01, 2025

Episode Quotes

  • Whatever it takes, you protect your mom and you fight to keep Steve in prison.
    Sneak peek: The Boy Across the Street
  • 46 years since Kina's death has not diminished one ounce of that pain.
    Sneak peek: The Boy Across the Street
  • Keeping Steve in jail is not about vengeance for me. It's fear.
    Sneak peek: The Boy Across the Street
  • That's my biggest fear is him getting out.
    Sneak peek: The Boy Across the Street

Key Moments

  • Loss and Grief00:08
  • Parole Hearing02:06
  • Fear of Release02:26

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