1 00:00:00,000 --> 00:00:03,403 [MUSIC PLAYING] 2 00:00:14,614 --> 00:00:16,349 When you think of the Phoenix desert, 3 00:00:16,416 --> 00:00:18,000 you definitely aren't thinking of a waterfront. 4 00:00:18,000 --> 00:00:19,486 you definitely aren't thinking of a waterfront. 5 00:00:24,157 --> 00:00:28,328 The canal system goes right through the center of Phoenix. 6 00:00:30,830 --> 00:00:33,133 The more people that were moving to the area, 7 00:00:33,199 --> 00:00:35,735 the more that the trails along there were being used 8 00:00:35,802 --> 00:00:36,000 for walking, running, biking. 9 00:00:36,000 --> 00:00:38,171 for walking, running, biking. 10 00:00:42,375 --> 00:00:45,745 There are not many crimes that are like this one. 11 00:00:51,684 --> 00:00:54,000 You had women riding bicycles along the canal 12 00:00:54,000 --> 00:00:56,823 You had women riding bicycles along the canal 13 00:00:56,890 --> 00:01:00,000 on a typical Phoenix evening ambushed, 14 00:01:00,000 --> 00:01:03,296 on a typical Phoenix evening ambushed, 15 00:01:03,363 --> 00:01:06,000 stabbed multiple times. 16 00:01:06,000 --> 00:01:06,132 stabbed multiple times. 17 00:01:06,199 --> 00:01:09,269 Police are looking for whoever killed 22-year-old Angela 18 00:01:09,335 --> 00:01:09,936 Brosso. 19 00:01:10,003 --> 00:01:12,000 Angela Brosso dismembered, decapitated. 20 00:01:12,000 --> 00:01:13,239 Angela Brosso dismembered, decapitated. 21 00:01:15,742 --> 00:01:18,000 Police are looking at this scene and thinking, what on Earth 22 00:01:18,000 --> 00:01:20,713 Police are looking at this scene and thinking, what on Earth 23 00:01:20,780 --> 00:01:23,550 happened, and who did this? 24 00:01:26,186 --> 00:01:30,000 10 months later, a 17-year-old junior at Arcadia High School, 25 00:01:30,000 --> 00:01:31,057 10 months later, a 17-year-old junior at Arcadia High School, 26 00:01:31,124 --> 00:01:32,091 Melanie Bernas-- 27 00:01:32,158 --> 00:01:35,962 this is the high school that Steven Spielberg attended. 28 00:01:36,029 --> 00:01:39,466 Melanie Bernas's mother goes out to dinner, 29 00:01:39,532 --> 00:01:42,000 and Melanie decides to go on a bike ride. 30 00:01:42,000 --> 00:01:44,037 and Melanie decides to go on a bike ride. 31 00:01:44,103 --> 00:01:47,240 And the following morning, a woman is riding her bike. 32 00:01:47,307 --> 00:01:48,000 Right here, there was just a big puddle. 33 00:01:48,000 --> 00:01:50,076 Right here, there was just a big puddle. 34 00:01:50,143 --> 00:01:52,846 It looked different as I rode through it. 35 00:01:52,912 --> 00:01:54,000 And all of a sudden, I'm like that is blood. 36 00:01:54,000 --> 00:01:56,850 And all of a sudden, I'm like that is blood. 37 00:01:56,916 --> 00:01:58,718 So she called the police. 38 00:01:58,785 --> 00:02:00,000 The police saw a blood trail. 39 00:02:00,000 --> 00:02:01,988 The police saw a blood trail. 40 00:02:02,055 --> 00:02:04,791 And they see Melanie Bernas's body 41 00:02:04,858 --> 00:02:06,000 at the bottom of the canal. 42 00:02:06,000 --> 00:02:06,192 at the bottom of the canal. 43 00:02:09,696 --> 00:02:12,000 My time and my life froze at that very moment, 44 00:02:12,000 --> 00:02:12,365 My time and my life froze at that very moment, 45 00:02:12,432 --> 00:02:15,568 the day we found out. 46 00:02:15,635 --> 00:02:18,000 I made a promise to myself. 47 00:02:18,000 --> 00:02:18,538 I made a promise to myself. 48 00:02:18,605 --> 00:02:20,473 I just never stopped talking about her. 49 00:02:23,109 --> 00:02:24,000 These murders became widely known 50 00:02:24,000 --> 00:02:25,745 These murders became widely known 51 00:02:25,812 --> 00:02:27,213 as the Phoenix canal murders. 52 00:02:31,651 --> 00:02:33,753 My name is Clark Schwartzkopf, and I 53 00:02:33,820 --> 00:02:36,000 was assigned to the cold case unit investigating the canal 54 00:02:36,000 --> 00:02:36,523 was assigned to the cold case unit investigating the canal 55 00:02:36,589 --> 00:02:38,157 murders. 56 00:02:38,224 --> 00:02:42,000 I think there was over 600 persons of interest. 57 00:02:42,000 --> 00:02:42,228 I think there was over 600 persons of interest. 58 00:02:42,295 --> 00:02:45,565 I said, OK, give me the list. 59 00:02:45,632 --> 00:02:48,000 In this mound of information of all these people and all 60 00:02:48,000 --> 00:02:49,636 In this mound of information of all these people and all 61 00:02:49,702 --> 00:02:54,000 these possible suspects, I believed our killer was listed. 62 00:02:54,000 --> 00:02:54,407 these possible suspects, I believed our killer was listed. 63 00:02:54,474 --> 00:02:56,743 Eventually, detective Schwartzkopf 64 00:02:56,809 --> 00:02:59,712 found his prime suspect on that list 65 00:02:59,779 --> 00:03:00,000 and discovered that the alleged canal 66 00:03:00,000 --> 00:03:01,848 and discovered that the alleged canal 67 00:03:01,915 --> 00:03:06,000 killer had a second identity, a man who dressed up 68 00:03:06,000 --> 00:03:06,052 killer had a second identity, a man who dressed up 69 00:03:06,119 --> 00:03:08,855 like a comic book superhero and cruised 70 00:03:08,922 --> 00:03:12,000 the valley in a decorated car dripping with fake blood. 71 00:03:12,000 --> 00:03:13,126 the valley in a decorated car dripping with fake blood. 72 00:03:13,192 --> 00:03:18,000 The public knew this man as the Zombie Hunter. 73 00:03:18,000 --> 00:03:18,898 The public knew this man as the Zombie Hunter. 74 00:03:18,965 --> 00:03:21,568 What was his life as the Zombie Hunter like? 75 00:03:21,634 --> 00:03:22,602 What did he do? 76 00:03:22,669 --> 00:03:24,000 He would go to parades and festivals and show off this car 77 00:03:24,000 --> 00:03:28,341 He would go to parades and festivals and show off this car 78 00:03:28,408 --> 00:03:30,000 and kind of be a part of the excitement, if you will. 79 00:03:30,000 --> 00:03:31,878 and kind of be a part of the excitement, if you will. 80 00:03:35,715 --> 00:03:36,000 Your assignment was to find this guy. 81 00:03:36,000 --> 00:03:37,717 Your assignment was to find this guy. 82 00:03:37,784 --> 00:03:38,885 And you have found him. 83 00:03:38,952 --> 00:03:39,385 Yeah. 84 00:03:39,452 --> 00:03:42,000 He is accused of being a killer, but here he 85 00:03:42,000 --> 00:03:42,121 He is accused of being a killer, but here he 86 00:03:42,188 --> 00:03:45,358 is posing with police officers before they 87 00:03:45,425 --> 00:03:46,626 discovered what he'd done. 88 00:03:48,928 --> 00:03:50,463 It was almost like a slap in the face. 89 00:03:50,530 --> 00:03:52,865 Like I'm here, but you don't know it. 90 00:03:52,932 --> 00:03:54,000 It was like he was hiding in plain sight. 91 00:03:54,000 --> 00:03:54,767 It was like he was hiding in plain sight. 92 00:03:54,834 --> 00:03:58,304 [MUSIC PLAYING] 93 00:04:43,616 --> 00:04:47,186 It's one of those cases that you just don't forget. 94 00:04:47,253 --> 00:04:48,000 You can't unsee what happened to those girls. 95 00:04:48,000 --> 00:04:50,823 You can't unsee what happened to those girls. 96 00:04:50,890 --> 00:04:52,358 You just can't. 97 00:04:52,425 --> 00:04:54,000 Long before the man known as the Zombie Hunter 98 00:04:54,000 --> 00:04:55,361 Long before the man known as the Zombie Hunter 99 00:04:55,428 --> 00:04:58,698 became the prime suspect in a canal murders, 100 00:04:58,765 --> 00:05:00,000 Clark Schwartzkopf was a detective 101 00:05:00,000 --> 00:05:01,000 Clark Schwartzkopf was a detective 102 00:05:01,067 --> 00:05:04,470 with the Phoenix Police Department's cold case squad. 103 00:05:04,537 --> 00:05:06,000 His mission was simple but pointed, 104 00:05:06,000 --> 00:05:07,640 His mission was simple but pointed, 105 00:05:07,707 --> 00:05:11,144 find the killer responsible for those vicious murders 106 00:05:11,210 --> 00:05:12,000 of two young women from the early 1990s. 107 00:05:12,000 --> 00:05:15,081 of two young women from the early 1990s. 108 00:05:15,148 --> 00:05:18,000 To this day, I'm still not exactly sure about what 109 00:05:18,000 --> 00:05:19,719 To this day, I'm still not exactly sure about what 110 00:05:19,786 --> 00:05:21,821 happened on those bike paths. 111 00:05:21,888 --> 00:05:24,000 The case began on November 8, 1992. 112 00:05:24,000 --> 00:05:25,758 The case began on November 8, 1992. 113 00:05:25,825 --> 00:05:29,929 Angela Brosso, a tech worker who had recently moved to Phoenix, 114 00:05:29,996 --> 00:05:30,000 was taking advantage of beautiful weather 115 00:05:30,000 --> 00:05:32,498 was taking advantage of beautiful weather 116 00:05:32,565 --> 00:05:36,000 to get in a little exercise says Briana Whitney, 117 00:05:36,000 --> 00:05:36,402 to get in a little exercise says Briana Whitney, 118 00:05:36,469 --> 00:05:42,000 the true crime reporter for the CBS affiliate KPHO in Phoenix. 119 00:05:42,000 --> 00:05:42,842 the true crime reporter for the CBS affiliate KPHO in Phoenix. 120 00:05:42,909 --> 00:05:47,146 Each night, she would go out for her evening bike ride just 121 00:05:47,213 --> 00:05:48,000 at golden hour, at sunset, the best 122 00:05:48,000 --> 00:05:49,515 at golden hour, at sunset, the best 123 00:05:49,582 --> 00:05:51,884 time to be riding out here. 124 00:05:51,951 --> 00:05:54,000 Angela was only hours away from turning 22 years old. 125 00:05:54,000 --> 00:05:56,622 Angela was only hours away from turning 22 years old. 126 00:05:56,689 --> 00:05:59,292 And like a lot of locals, she liked to bike 127 00:05:59,358 --> 00:06:00,000 on the paths that ran alongside the city's distinctive canals 128 00:06:00,000 --> 00:06:03,529 on the paths that ran alongside the city's distinctive canals 129 00:06:03,596 --> 00:06:06,000 says Schwarzkopf, a 48 Hours consultant. 130 00:06:06,000 --> 00:06:07,967 says Schwarzkopf, a 48 Hours consultant. 131 00:06:08,034 --> 00:06:11,537 Are there places that are sort of natural ambush sites 132 00:06:11,604 --> 00:06:12,000 if somebody wants to attack someone? 133 00:06:12,000 --> 00:06:13,639 if somebody wants to attack someone? 134 00:06:13,706 --> 00:06:14,407 Yeah, they are. 135 00:06:14,474 --> 00:06:18,000 There's a lot of tunnels that go underneath the interstate. 136 00:06:18,000 --> 00:06:18,177 There's a lot of tunnels that go underneath the interstate. 137 00:06:18,244 --> 00:06:22,648 That November evening in 1992, Angela left her apartment 138 00:06:22,715 --> 00:06:24,000 around 7 PM, her boyfriend Joe later told police. 139 00:06:24,000 --> 00:06:26,919 around 7 PM, her boyfriend Joe later told police. 140 00:06:26,986 --> 00:06:30,000 He said he stayed home to bake Angela a birthday cake 141 00:06:30,000 --> 00:06:30,590 He said he stayed home to bake Angela a birthday cake 142 00:06:30,656 --> 00:06:34,694 and didn't expect her to be gone long. 143 00:06:34,761 --> 00:06:36,000 Hours go by, and Joe grows concerned. 144 00:06:36,000 --> 00:06:38,397 Hours go by, and Joe grows concerned. 145 00:06:38,464 --> 00:06:39,766 Angela hasn't come home. 146 00:06:39,832 --> 00:06:41,567 And that's not like her. 147 00:06:41,634 --> 00:06:42,000 Joe told police he took his bike out three times that night 148 00:06:42,000 --> 00:06:46,105 Joe told police he took his bike out three times that night 149 00:06:46,172 --> 00:06:48,000 frantically searching for Angela on the canal paths. 150 00:06:48,000 --> 00:06:50,042 frantically searching for Angela on the canal paths. 151 00:06:50,109 --> 00:06:52,645 He spoke to her friends, even her mother 152 00:06:52,712 --> 00:06:54,000 back in Pennsylvania. 153 00:06:54,000 --> 00:06:54,447 back in Pennsylvania. 154 00:06:54,514 --> 00:06:58,484 Finally, he reported Angela missing to police. 155 00:06:58,551 --> 00:07:00,000 The next morning, searchers came upon a horrific scene. 156 00:07:00,000 --> 00:07:03,856 The next morning, searchers came upon a horrific scene. 157 00:07:03,923 --> 00:07:06,000 Angela Brosso's torso was found in a field next to the trail 158 00:07:06,000 --> 00:07:09,762 Angela Brosso's torso was found in a field next to the trail 159 00:07:09,829 --> 00:07:12,000 that she had been riding her bike on. 160 00:07:12,000 --> 00:07:12,231 that she had been riding her bike on. 161 00:07:12,298 --> 00:07:16,469 Angela had been stabbed to death. 162 00:07:16,536 --> 00:07:18,000 Some 10 days after Angela's headless body was discovered, 163 00:07:18,000 --> 00:07:20,439 Some 10 days after Angela's headless body was discovered, 164 00:07:20,506 --> 00:07:23,609 a man fishing along this section of the canal 165 00:07:23,676 --> 00:07:24,000 spotted her head stuck on a grate. 166 00:07:24,000 --> 00:07:27,213 spotted her head stuck on a grate. 167 00:07:27,280 --> 00:07:30,000 And from what we have heard from witnesses, 168 00:07:30,000 --> 00:07:31,017 And from what we have heard from witnesses, 169 00:07:31,083 --> 00:07:35,388 the head was in amazingly good condition, 170 00:07:35,454 --> 00:07:36,000 especially considering this was days after the murder. 171 00:07:36,000 --> 00:07:40,893 especially considering this was days after the murder. 172 00:07:40,960 --> 00:07:42,000 I'm Morgan Loew, and I'll take you-- 173 00:07:42,000 --> 00:07:42,929 I'm Morgan Loew, and I'll take you-- 174 00:07:42,995 --> 00:07:47,867 Morgan Loew, an investigative reporter who also works at KPHO 175 00:07:47,934 --> 00:07:48,000 and is a consultant for 48 Hours has 176 00:07:48,000 --> 00:07:50,803 and is a consultant for 48 Hours has 177 00:07:50,870 --> 00:07:54,000 been working on the canal killer case for more than a decade. 178 00:07:54,000 --> 00:07:55,575 been working on the canal killer case for more than a decade. 179 00:07:55,641 --> 00:07:58,144 We've heard that the head looked like it 180 00:07:58,211 --> 00:08:00,000 had been preserved, like it was a memento for the killer. 181 00:08:00,000 --> 00:08:03,583 had been preserved, like it was a memento for the killer. 182 00:08:03,649 --> 00:08:06,000 Angela's purple mountain bike was also missing. 183 00:08:06,000 --> 00:08:07,019 Angela's purple mountain bike was also missing. 184 00:08:07,086 --> 00:08:09,555 There were no solid leads, and the case 185 00:08:09,622 --> 00:08:12,000 went quiet until September of 1993, some 10 months 186 00:08:12,000 --> 00:08:14,260 went quiet until September of 1993, some 10 months 187 00:08:14,327 --> 00:08:18,000 after Angela's murder when the mother of 17-year-old Melanie 188 00:08:18,000 --> 00:08:18,197 after Angela's murder when the mother of 17-year-old Melanie 189 00:08:18,264 --> 00:08:21,934 Bernas returned from a dinner date to find her daughter 190 00:08:22,001 --> 00:08:24,000 had broken her curfew and was not home. 191 00:08:24,000 --> 00:08:25,071 had broken her curfew and was not home. 192 00:08:25,137 --> 00:08:29,709 She then noticed that Melanie's bicycle was missing. 193 00:08:29,775 --> 00:08:30,000 Melanie decides to go on a bike ride. 194 00:08:30,000 --> 00:08:31,978 Melanie decides to go on a bike ride. 195 00:08:32,044 --> 00:08:35,748 By around 10:30 when Melanie did not return, 196 00:08:35,815 --> 00:08:36,000 her mother started calling her friends. 197 00:08:36,000 --> 00:08:39,285 her mother started calling her friends. 198 00:08:39,352 --> 00:08:40,887 Is Melanie there? 199 00:08:40,953 --> 00:08:42,000 Well, my mom took the phone call, 200 00:08:42,000 --> 00:08:42,722 Well, my mom took the phone call, 201 00:08:42,788 --> 00:08:47,193 said that Melanie's mom was frantic and like nervous. 202 00:08:47,260 --> 00:08:48,000 Rachel Schepemaker was one of Melanie's close friends 203 00:08:48,000 --> 00:08:50,429 Rachel Schepemaker was one of Melanie's close friends 204 00:08:50,496 --> 00:08:51,764 in high school. 205 00:08:51,831 --> 00:08:54,000 So, initially, when you hear that her mother is looking 206 00:08:54,000 --> 00:08:54,066 So, initially, when you hear that her mother is looking 207 00:08:54,133 --> 00:08:56,035 for her, you're not thinking something terrible 208 00:08:56,102 --> 00:08:57,303 has happened to your friend. 209 00:08:57,370 --> 00:08:58,738 Definitely not. 210 00:08:58,804 --> 00:09:00,000 I thought she was with a friend and just 211 00:09:00,000 --> 00:09:01,741 I thought she was with a friend and just 212 00:09:01,807 --> 00:09:05,778 forgot to communicate with her mom where she was. 213 00:09:05,845 --> 00:09:06,000 Early the next morning, Charlotte Pottle, 214 00:09:06,000 --> 00:09:08,314 Early the next morning, Charlotte Pottle, 215 00:09:08,381 --> 00:09:10,650 a local resident happened to be riding 216 00:09:10,716 --> 00:09:12,000 along the canal with her young daughter in a bicycle seat. 217 00:09:12,000 --> 00:09:14,387 along the canal with her young daughter in a bicycle seat. 218 00:09:14,453 --> 00:09:16,989 Just as they came out of one of those tunnels that 219 00:09:17,056 --> 00:09:18,000 ran under the Interstate, she spotted a puddle. 220 00:09:18,000 --> 00:09:20,960 ran under the Interstate, she spotted a puddle. 221 00:09:21,027 --> 00:09:24,000 There was just a big puddle of something. 222 00:09:24,000 --> 00:09:24,263 There was just a big puddle of something. 223 00:09:24,330 --> 00:09:25,898 I ended up riding right through it 224 00:09:25,965 --> 00:09:27,700 and having it splash over me. 225 00:09:27,767 --> 00:09:30,000 Charlotte says something about the puddle bothered her. 226 00:09:30,000 --> 00:09:31,103 Charlotte says something about the puddle bothered her. 227 00:09:31,170 --> 00:09:34,240 So a few minutes later, she doubled back. 228 00:09:34,307 --> 00:09:36,000 That's when she made that horrible realization. 229 00:09:36,000 --> 00:09:38,311 That's when she made that horrible realization. 230 00:09:38,377 --> 00:09:40,780 I could tell that it was a puddle of red. 231 00:09:40,846 --> 00:09:42,000 That it was a puddle of blood. 232 00:09:42,000 --> 00:09:42,615 That it was a puddle of blood. 233 00:09:42,682 --> 00:09:44,917 And all of a sudden as I'm looking at it, 234 00:09:44,984 --> 00:09:47,753 I notice that there are some drag marks that 235 00:09:47,820 --> 00:09:48,000 went along over here. 236 00:09:48,000 --> 00:09:49,689 went along over here. 237 00:09:49,755 --> 00:09:50,690 Toward that tree? 238 00:09:50,756 --> 00:09:52,525 Towards that tree, yes. 239 00:09:52,591 --> 00:09:54,000 And then went around the tree and was dragged back. 240 00:09:54,000 --> 00:09:56,228 And then went around the tree and was dragged back. 241 00:09:56,295 --> 00:09:59,832 You could see the drag marks right here to the canal. 242 00:09:59,899 --> 00:10:00,000 Charlotte went home and called police. 243 00:10:00,000 --> 00:10:02,535 Charlotte went home and called police. 244 00:10:02,601 --> 00:10:06,000 Later that night, the local news reported that a woman's body 245 00:10:06,000 --> 00:10:06,205 Later that night, the local news reported that a woman's body 246 00:10:06,272 --> 00:10:08,908 had been found in the canal close 247 00:10:08,975 --> 00:10:12,000 to where Angela Brosso's head had been located. 248 00:10:12,000 --> 00:10:12,311 to where Angela Brosso's head had been located. 249 00:10:12,378 --> 00:10:15,514 They found the body in a teal bodysuit. 250 00:10:18,684 --> 00:10:23,089 I was told by some other friends that Melanie did not own that. 251 00:10:23,155 --> 00:10:24,000 It can't be her. 252 00:10:24,000 --> 00:10:24,557 It can't be her. 253 00:10:24,623 --> 00:10:28,227 Rachel went to sleep convinced the body in the canal 254 00:10:28,294 --> 00:10:30,000 was not Melanie. 255 00:10:30,000 --> 00:10:30,229 was not Melanie. 256 00:10:30,296 --> 00:10:32,498 But the next day-- 257 00:10:32,565 --> 00:10:33,599 I'm at school. 258 00:10:33,666 --> 00:10:36,000 My friends just come up to me crying and saying it 259 00:10:36,000 --> 00:10:36,569 My friends just come up to me crying and saying it 260 00:10:36,635 --> 00:10:37,169 was Melanie. 261 00:10:37,236 --> 00:10:40,306 [MUSIC PLAYING] 262 00:10:40,373 --> 00:10:42,000 Detectives strongly suspected Melanie 263 00:10:42,000 --> 00:10:43,042 Detectives strongly suspected Melanie 264 00:10:43,109 --> 00:10:45,778 had been targeted and stabbed in the back 265 00:10:45,845 --> 00:10:48,000 by the same person who had killed Angela. 266 00:10:48,000 --> 00:10:49,949 by the same person who had killed Angela. 267 00:10:50,016 --> 00:10:54,000 Police believe that somehow the killer got her off of her bike, 268 00:10:54,000 --> 00:10:54,653 Police believe that somehow the killer got her off of her bike, 269 00:10:54,720 --> 00:10:56,322 whether he knocked her off of her bike 270 00:10:56,389 --> 00:10:58,991 or whether he asked her a question. 271 00:10:59,058 --> 00:11:00,000 Clark says the evidence indicates the killer approached 272 00:11:00,000 --> 00:11:02,661 Clark says the evidence indicates the killer approached 273 00:11:02,728 --> 00:11:04,730 the women from behind. 274 00:11:04,797 --> 00:11:06,000 Both the knife wounds were the exact same position. 275 00:11:06,000 --> 00:11:10,036 Both the knife wounds were the exact same position. 276 00:11:10,102 --> 00:11:12,000 Investigators say the killer dragged Melanie's body 277 00:11:12,000 --> 00:11:13,572 Investigators say the killer dragged Melanie's body 278 00:11:13,639 --> 00:11:16,776 off the canal path, removed her clothes, 279 00:11:16,842 --> 00:11:18,000 and dressed her in that teal bodysuit similar to this one 280 00:11:18,000 --> 00:11:21,147 and dressed her in that teal bodysuit similar to this one 281 00:11:21,213 --> 00:11:23,849 obtained by police. 282 00:11:23,916 --> 00:11:24,000 Along with the stabbing and the dismemberment, 283 00:11:24,000 --> 00:11:26,986 Along with the stabbing and the dismemberment, 284 00:11:27,053 --> 00:11:29,955 there was another component to these murders, wasn't there? 285 00:11:30,022 --> 00:11:33,459 Yeah, both women were sexually assaulted. 286 00:11:33,526 --> 00:11:36,000 And that meant investigators had a crucial piece of evidence, 287 00:11:36,000 --> 00:11:38,097 And that meant investigators had a crucial piece of evidence, 288 00:11:38,164 --> 00:11:40,032 DNA. 289 00:11:40,099 --> 00:11:42,000 When the DNA from Melanie's scene was finally tested later, 290 00:11:42,000 --> 00:11:43,869 When the DNA from Melanie's scene was finally tested later, 291 00:11:43,936 --> 00:11:46,005 it was matched to Angela's scene. 292 00:11:46,072 --> 00:11:48,000 So we knew for sure that we were dealing 293 00:11:48,000 --> 00:11:48,340 So we knew for sure that we were dealing 294 00:11:48,407 --> 00:11:50,042 with the same perpetrator. 295 00:11:50,109 --> 00:11:52,478 Investigators noted that the initial stab 296 00:11:52,545 --> 00:11:54,000 wounds to the backs of each woman were fatal and so precise 297 00:11:54,000 --> 00:11:57,216 wounds to the backs of each woman were fatal and so precise 298 00:11:57,283 --> 00:12:00,000 that detectives suspected the killer might be a surgeon. 299 00:12:00,000 --> 00:12:01,320 that detectives suspected the killer might be a surgeon. 300 00:12:01,387 --> 00:12:05,858 The details about what happened were the kinds 301 00:12:05,925 --> 00:12:06,000 of things that kept parents from letting their kids out when 302 00:12:06,000 --> 00:12:10,429 of things that kept parents from letting their kids out when 303 00:12:10,496 --> 00:12:11,230 the sun went down. 304 00:12:11,297 --> 00:12:12,000 [MUSIC PLAYING] 305 00:12:12,000 --> 00:12:14,533 [MUSIC PLAYING] 306 00:12:32,852 --> 00:12:35,988 The murderers of Angela Brosso and Melanie Bernas 307 00:12:36,055 --> 00:12:40,025 in the early 1990s created fear in Phoenix 308 00:12:40,092 --> 00:12:42,000 that lasted for a generation. 309 00:12:42,000 --> 00:12:42,795 that lasted for a generation. 310 00:12:42,862 --> 00:12:45,030 You know there's some guy out there, 311 00:12:45,097 --> 00:12:48,000 and you don't know where he is. 312 00:12:48,000 --> 00:12:48,667 and you don't know where he is. 313 00:12:48,734 --> 00:12:52,138 They watch the news and read the newspaper every day, 314 00:12:52,204 --> 00:12:54,000 hoping that police would make an arrest. 315 00:12:54,000 --> 00:12:54,773 hoping that police would make an arrest. 316 00:12:54,840 --> 00:12:59,278 And it just kept going on, and nothing, and nothing, 317 00:12:59,345 --> 00:13:00,000 and nothing. 318 00:13:00,000 --> 00:13:02,181 and nothing. 319 00:13:02,248 --> 00:13:05,618 Investigators had collected matching male DNA 320 00:13:05,684 --> 00:13:06,000 from both the victims. 321 00:13:06,000 --> 00:13:09,188 from both the victims. 322 00:13:09,255 --> 00:13:11,524 But more than two decades passed, 323 00:13:11,590 --> 00:13:12,000 and the canal murder cases went cold. 324 00:13:12,000 --> 00:13:14,527 and the canal murder cases went cold. 325 00:13:14,593 --> 00:13:18,000 Then science finally caught up with the calendar. 326 00:13:18,000 --> 00:13:18,397 Then science finally caught up with the calendar. 327 00:13:18,464 --> 00:13:20,432 It was in 2014. 328 00:13:20,499 --> 00:13:24,000 Phoenix Police detectives are at a DNA conference. 329 00:13:24,000 --> 00:13:24,003 Phoenix Police detectives are at a DNA conference. 330 00:13:24,069 --> 00:13:28,507 And a forensic genealogist from California 331 00:13:28,574 --> 00:13:30,000 is also at the conference. 332 00:13:30,000 --> 00:13:30,643 is also at the conference. 333 00:13:30,709 --> 00:13:35,047 Colleen Fitzpatrick, founder of Identifinders International, 334 00:13:35,114 --> 00:13:36,000 was there to meet with law enforcement. 335 00:13:36,000 --> 00:13:37,550 was there to meet with law enforcement. 336 00:13:37,616 --> 00:13:39,451 And she goes up to these detectives and says, 337 00:13:39,518 --> 00:13:42,000 hey, I can take Y chromosomes and create these DNA profiles 338 00:13:42,000 --> 00:13:44,223 hey, I can take Y chromosomes and create these DNA profiles 339 00:13:44,290 --> 00:13:46,091 and try to match them with genealogy 340 00:13:46,158 --> 00:13:48,000 to help solve criminal cases. 341 00:13:48,000 --> 00:13:48,994 to help solve criminal cases. 342 00:13:49,061 --> 00:13:50,963 Fitzpatrick's company had developed 343 00:13:51,030 --> 00:13:54,000 software that could mine public genealogy databases searching 344 00:13:54,000 --> 00:13:55,868 software that could mine public genealogy databases searching 345 00:13:55,935 --> 00:13:58,837 for matches to crime scene DNA. 346 00:13:58,904 --> 00:14:00,000 The detectives heard her out. 347 00:14:00,000 --> 00:14:01,540 The detectives heard her out. 348 00:14:01,607 --> 00:14:03,075 And then several weeks later, they 349 00:14:03,142 --> 00:14:06,000 sent me the Y-DNA profile from the crime scene for the Phoenix 350 00:14:06,000 --> 00:14:07,646 sent me the Y-DNA profile from the crime scene for the Phoenix 351 00:14:07,713 --> 00:14:09,248 canal murders. 352 00:14:09,315 --> 00:14:12,000 Fitzpatrick's company started crunching the data, 353 00:14:12,000 --> 00:14:12,184 Fitzpatrick's company started crunching the data, 354 00:14:12,251 --> 00:14:16,922 hoping to provide Phoenix detectives with a name. 355 00:14:16,989 --> 00:14:18,000 We entered the numbers from the forensic profile 356 00:14:18,000 --> 00:14:20,659 We entered the numbers from the forensic profile 357 00:14:20,726 --> 00:14:23,162 into our software, and that's where I came up with six 358 00:14:23,229 --> 00:14:24,000 matches to the name Miller. 359 00:14:24,000 --> 00:14:24,930 matches to the name Miller. 360 00:14:24,997 --> 00:14:27,199 While the genetic genealogy search 361 00:14:27,266 --> 00:14:29,568 produced the name Miller, it is also 362 00:14:29,635 --> 00:14:30,000 one of the most common last names. 363 00:14:30,000 --> 00:14:31,870 one of the most common last names. 364 00:14:31,937 --> 00:14:34,974 Detective Schwartzkopf started digging. 365 00:14:35,040 --> 00:14:36,000 You check your files, and what do you find? 366 00:14:36,000 --> 00:14:36,742 You check your files, and what do you find? 367 00:14:36,809 --> 00:14:39,478 I think there were a total of six Millers that were on what 368 00:14:39,545 --> 00:14:40,946 I called my master list. 369 00:14:41,013 --> 00:14:42,000 And I went down through the list, 370 00:14:42,000 --> 00:14:42,314 And I went down through the list, 371 00:14:42,381 --> 00:14:45,618 got to Bryan Patrick Miller. 372 00:14:45,684 --> 00:14:48,000 But who was Bryan Patrick Miller? 373 00:14:48,000 --> 00:14:48,821 But who was Bryan Patrick Miller? 374 00:14:48,887 --> 00:14:53,058 Records show he was 42 years old with a Phoenix address. 375 00:14:53,125 --> 00:14:54,000 That name was just one of more than 600 persons of interest 376 00:14:54,000 --> 00:14:57,263 That name was just one of more than 600 persons of interest 377 00:14:57,329 --> 00:15:00,000 who had lived in those case files for years. 378 00:15:00,000 --> 00:15:01,200 who had lived in those case files for years. 379 00:15:01,267 --> 00:15:06,000 Police at the time seemingly never pursued Miller. 380 00:15:06,000 --> 00:15:06,071 Police at the time seemingly never pursued Miller. 381 00:15:06,138 --> 00:15:09,408 We discovered his file downstairs. 382 00:15:09,475 --> 00:15:12,000 Police learned Bryan Miller had a record dating back to 383 00:15:12,000 --> 00:15:12,811 Police learned Bryan Miller had a record dating back to 384 00:15:12,878 --> 00:15:14,647 before the canal murders. 385 00:15:14,713 --> 00:15:18,000 In May of 1989 when he was just 16 years old, 386 00:15:18,000 --> 00:15:18,817 In May of 1989 when he was just 16 years old, 387 00:15:18,884 --> 00:15:23,422 Miller crossed paths with Celeste Bentley. 388 00:15:23,489 --> 00:15:24,000 I was 24, and I was going to work. 389 00:15:24,000 --> 00:15:26,558 I was 24, and I was going to work. 390 00:15:26,625 --> 00:15:29,828 I had just noticed a young boy on the bus. 391 00:15:29,895 --> 00:15:30,000 Celeste says she and the boy got off at the same stop. 392 00:15:30,000 --> 00:15:34,099 Celeste says she and the boy got off at the same stop. 393 00:15:34,166 --> 00:15:36,000 Moments later, she felt something in her back. 394 00:15:36,000 --> 00:15:37,970 Moments later, she felt something in her back. 395 00:15:38,037 --> 00:15:39,271 He had ran by me. 396 00:15:39,338 --> 00:15:40,739 I thought he had just hit me. 397 00:15:40,806 --> 00:15:41,907 I just yelled at him. 398 00:15:41,974 --> 00:15:42,000 I was like, why did you do that? 399 00:15:42,000 --> 00:15:43,609 I was like, why did you do that? 400 00:15:43,676 --> 00:15:46,312 And then I reached back and touched my back 401 00:15:46,378 --> 00:15:48,000 and realized that it was blood. 402 00:15:48,000 --> 00:15:48,580 and realized that it was blood. 403 00:15:48,647 --> 00:15:49,515 I had been stabbed. 404 00:15:49,581 --> 00:15:52,184 With a single knife wound to her upper back, 405 00:15:52,251 --> 00:15:54,000 Celeste screamed and managed to make it to the store 406 00:15:54,000 --> 00:15:55,354 Celeste screamed and managed to make it to the store 407 00:15:55,421 --> 00:15:56,488 where she worked. 408 00:15:56,555 --> 00:15:58,724 A co-worker called for help. 409 00:15:58,791 --> 00:16:00,000 About 30 minutes later when Celeste was 410 00:16:00,000 --> 00:16:01,360 About 30 minutes later when Celeste was 411 00:16:01,427 --> 00:16:03,495 in the back of an ambulance-- 412 00:16:03,562 --> 00:16:06,000 The police came and said they found him. 413 00:16:06,000 --> 00:16:06,699 The police came and said they found him. 414 00:16:06,765 --> 00:16:08,667 And they wanted to bring him to the ambulance 415 00:16:08,734 --> 00:16:10,102 to show him to me. 416 00:16:10,169 --> 00:16:12,000 Celeste identified her assailant. 417 00:16:12,000 --> 00:16:12,838 Celeste identified her assailant. 418 00:16:12,905 --> 00:16:16,709 Bryan Miller was charged with aggravated assault. 419 00:16:16,775 --> 00:16:18,000 They said that if he had held the blade the other way, 420 00:16:18,000 --> 00:16:20,312 They said that if he had held the blade the other way, 421 00:16:20,379 --> 00:16:22,147 he would have gone straight through my ribs, 422 00:16:22,214 --> 00:16:23,315 and I could have died. 423 00:16:23,382 --> 00:16:24,000 Miller pleaded guilty and was sentenced to juvenile detention 424 00:16:24,000 --> 00:16:27,386 Miller pleaded guilty and was sentenced to juvenile detention 425 00:16:27,453 --> 00:16:29,688 until he turned 18. 426 00:16:29,755 --> 00:16:30,000 It was a far cry from where Miller's life had begun. 427 00:16:30,000 --> 00:16:33,592 It was a far cry from where Miller's life had begun. 428 00:16:33,659 --> 00:16:36,000 [MUSIC PLAYING] 429 00:16:36,000 --> 00:16:36,795 [MUSIC PLAYING] 430 00:16:36,862 --> 00:16:39,198 He was living in Hawaii for a while 431 00:16:39,264 --> 00:16:41,367 as a kid with his mom and his dad, 432 00:16:41,433 --> 00:16:42,000 but his dad died early on in a motorcycle accident. 433 00:16:42,000 --> 00:16:47,172 but his dad died early on in a motorcycle accident. 434 00:16:47,239 --> 00:16:48,000 Years later, Miller and his mother Ellen moved to Phoenix. 435 00:16:48,000 --> 00:16:51,677 Years later, Miller and his mother Ellen moved to Phoenix. 436 00:16:51,744 --> 00:16:54,000 So for most of his life and early years, 437 00:16:54,000 --> 00:16:54,680 So for most of his life and early years, 438 00:16:54,747 --> 00:16:57,249 it was Bryan Miller and his mom. 439 00:16:57,316 --> 00:16:59,818 While Miller was in juvie, his mother 440 00:16:59,885 --> 00:17:00,000 made a disturbing discovery. 441 00:17:00,000 --> 00:17:02,054 made a disturbing discovery. 442 00:17:02,121 --> 00:17:05,391 Bryan Miller's mom was looking through his stuff, 443 00:17:05,457 --> 00:17:06,000 and she found a note that he wrote. 444 00:17:06,000 --> 00:17:08,627 and she found a note that he wrote. 445 00:17:08,694 --> 00:17:12,000 The pages detailed a sinister plan, kidnap the girl, 446 00:17:12,000 --> 00:17:13,298 The pages detailed a sinister plan, kidnap the girl, 447 00:17:13,365 --> 00:17:17,202 tie her up in the truck, and cut her clothes off. 448 00:17:17,269 --> 00:17:18,000 This note spelled out how he wanted 449 00:17:18,000 --> 00:17:20,939 This note spelled out how he wanted 450 00:17:21,006 --> 00:17:24,000 to find, abduct, rape, murder, and dismember a young woman. 451 00:17:24,000 --> 00:17:29,882 to find, abduct, rape, murder, and dismember a young woman. 452 00:17:29,948 --> 00:17:30,000 And Bryan's mom was so disturbed by this piece of paper 453 00:17:30,000 --> 00:17:34,253 And Bryan's mom was so disturbed by this piece of paper 454 00:17:34,319 --> 00:17:36,000 that she took it to Phoenix Police. 455 00:17:36,000 --> 00:17:36,722 that she took it to Phoenix Police. 456 00:17:36,789 --> 00:17:40,426 It was Miller's 18th birthday, and he had just 457 00:17:40,492 --> 00:17:42,000 been released as an adult. 458 00:17:42,000 --> 00:17:42,761 been released as an adult. 459 00:17:42,828 --> 00:17:44,863 She flat out told police at the time 460 00:17:44,930 --> 00:17:47,065 that she was really scared for her safety 461 00:17:47,132 --> 00:17:48,000 and that she was not going to allow him to come home. 462 00:17:48,000 --> 00:17:49,468 and that she was not going to allow him to come home. 463 00:17:49,535 --> 00:17:52,237 So after his release, Miller ended up 464 00:17:52,304 --> 00:17:54,000 at this Phoenix halfway house. 465 00:17:54,000 --> 00:17:54,540 at this Phoenix halfway house. 466 00:17:54,606 --> 00:17:57,876 When Schwartzkopf read that note in 2014, 467 00:17:57,943 --> 00:17:59,745 he was struck by something. 468 00:17:59,812 --> 00:18:00,000 There was a lot of things in there 469 00:18:00,000 --> 00:18:01,547 There was a lot of things in there 470 00:18:01,613 --> 00:18:06,000 that were close or similar to what happened specifically 471 00:18:06,000 --> 00:18:07,419 that were close or similar to what happened specifically 472 00:18:07,486 --> 00:18:08,620 to Angela. 473 00:18:08,687 --> 00:18:12,000 Including a description of decapitating a victim 474 00:18:12,000 --> 00:18:12,324 Including a description of decapitating a victim 475 00:18:12,391 --> 00:18:13,892 and preserving the head. 476 00:18:16,795 --> 00:18:18,000 Phoenix Police wanted to locate Miller. 477 00:18:18,000 --> 00:18:19,498 Phoenix Police wanted to locate Miller. 478 00:18:19,565 --> 00:18:22,768 Luckily, he was very easy to find. 479 00:18:22,835 --> 00:18:24,000 [MUSIC PLAYING] 480 00:18:24,000 --> 00:18:26,138 [MUSIC PLAYING] 481 00:18:39,751 --> 00:18:42,000 In December 2014, Phoenix Police continued digging 482 00:18:42,000 --> 00:18:44,022 In December 2014, Phoenix Police continued digging 483 00:18:44,089 --> 00:18:47,860 into potential suspect Bryan Miller, who they discovered 484 00:18:47,926 --> 00:18:48,000 was actually a local celebrity. 485 00:18:48,000 --> 00:18:51,029 was actually a local celebrity. 486 00:18:51,096 --> 00:18:53,966 Everybody at the time in the Phoenix area 487 00:18:54,032 --> 00:18:56,969 knew Bryan Patrick Miller as this character 488 00:18:57,035 --> 00:18:58,470 called the Zombie Hunter. 489 00:18:58,537 --> 00:19:00,000 The Zombie Hunter, like a comic book character? 490 00:19:00,000 --> 00:19:01,306 The Zombie Hunter, like a comic book character? 491 00:19:01,373 --> 00:19:02,875 Yeah, like a comic book character, 492 00:19:02,941 --> 00:19:05,844 like a good guy fighting the bad guys. 493 00:19:05,911 --> 00:19:06,000 Miller's alter ego was a costumed figure 494 00:19:06,000 --> 00:19:08,847 Miller's alter ego was a costumed figure 495 00:19:08,914 --> 00:19:12,000 who participated in parades and festivals around town. 496 00:19:12,000 --> 00:19:13,352 who participated in parades and festivals around town. 497 00:19:13,418 --> 00:19:16,588 Thousands of zombies taking over the streets 498 00:19:16,655 --> 00:19:18,000 of downtown Phoenix. 499 00:19:18,000 --> 00:19:18,257 of downtown Phoenix. 500 00:19:18,323 --> 00:19:24,000 He wore this long trench coat with these goggles and helmet 501 00:19:24,000 --> 00:19:24,096 He wore this long trench coat with these goggles and helmet 502 00:19:24,162 --> 00:19:26,698 and had this large Gatling gun. 503 00:19:26,765 --> 00:19:28,834 And if you're going to hunt zombies, 504 00:19:28,901 --> 00:19:30,000 you need a way to get around. 505 00:19:30,000 --> 00:19:32,437 you need a way to get around. 506 00:19:32,504 --> 00:19:36,000 He bought an old police car, and tricked it out, 507 00:19:36,000 --> 00:19:36,642 He bought an old police car, and tricked it out, 508 00:19:36,708 --> 00:19:38,343 wrote the Zombie Hunter on it. 509 00:19:38,410 --> 00:19:42,000 And it had a full-size zombie mannequin in the back and blood 510 00:19:42,000 --> 00:19:43,815 And it had a full-size zombie mannequin in the back and blood 511 00:19:43,882 --> 00:19:44,483 on the side. 512 00:19:47,719 --> 00:19:48,000 Friend Eric Braverman says Miller's Zombie Hunter persona 513 00:19:48,000 --> 00:19:51,490 Friend Eric Braverman says Miller's Zombie Hunter persona 514 00:19:51,557 --> 00:19:54,000 attracted a big fan base, including law enforcement 515 00:19:54,000 --> 00:19:55,627 attracted a big fan base, including law enforcement 516 00:19:55,694 --> 00:19:59,064 officers who lined up to pose with him. 517 00:19:59,131 --> 00:20:00,000 Collected pictures of himself with the cops like trophies. 518 00:20:00,000 --> 00:20:02,668 Collected pictures of himself with the cops like trophies. 519 00:20:02,734 --> 00:20:06,000 They're all smiling big with him, leaning on the car. 520 00:20:06,000 --> 00:20:07,172 They're all smiling big with him, leaning on the car. 521 00:20:07,239 --> 00:20:10,175 Eric says Miller's superhero character 522 00:20:10,242 --> 00:20:12,000 was the opposite of what Bryan was 523 00:20:12,000 --> 00:20:12,277 was the opposite of what Bryan was 524 00:20:12,344 --> 00:20:15,447 like when he wasn't in costume. 525 00:20:15,514 --> 00:20:17,382 He seemed like a harmless marshmallow 526 00:20:17,449 --> 00:20:18,000 that was immersed in this goofy lifestyle. 527 00:20:18,000 --> 00:20:21,119 that was immersed in this goofy lifestyle. 528 00:20:21,186 --> 00:20:24,000 He's just that unassuming guy. 529 00:20:24,000 --> 00:20:24,189 He's just that unassuming guy. 530 00:20:24,256 --> 00:20:27,926 But could Miller be the canal killer? 531 00:20:27,993 --> 00:20:30,000 The only way to find out was to get his DNA. 532 00:20:30,000 --> 00:20:31,997 The only way to find out was to get his DNA. 533 00:20:32,064 --> 00:20:34,833 Investigators began to surveil Miller who 534 00:20:34,900 --> 00:20:36,000 worked at an Amazon warehouse. 535 00:20:36,000 --> 00:20:37,536 worked at an Amazon warehouse. 536 00:20:37,603 --> 00:20:39,905 Every day when he got there, Miller 537 00:20:39,972 --> 00:20:42,000 parked the zombie mobile in the same spot. 538 00:20:42,000 --> 00:20:43,275 parked the zombie mobile in the same spot. 539 00:20:43,342 --> 00:20:45,277 He would come out for his 15-minute break, 540 00:20:45,344 --> 00:20:46,945 blast his music really loud. 541 00:20:47,012 --> 00:20:48,000 Lunchtime, came out to the car, same thing, 542 00:20:48,000 --> 00:20:49,214 Lunchtime, came out to the car, same thing, 543 00:20:49,281 --> 00:20:51,350 blast this god-awful music. 544 00:20:51,416 --> 00:20:54,000 Schwartzkopf came up with an elaborate plan to get his DNA. 545 00:20:54,000 --> 00:20:56,688 Schwartzkopf came up with an elaborate plan to get his DNA. 546 00:20:56,755 --> 00:20:58,423 I went up and introduced myself to Miller. 547 00:20:58,490 --> 00:20:59,157 He was in his car. 548 00:20:59,224 --> 00:21:00,000 What did you introduce yourself as? 549 00:21:00,000 --> 00:21:00,626 What did you introduce yourself as? 550 00:21:00,692 --> 00:21:02,561 I introduced myself as a security consultant. 551 00:21:02,628 --> 00:21:04,997 Schwartzkopf told Miller that thieves 552 00:21:05,063 --> 00:21:06,000 had been stealing goods from a warehouse across the way. 553 00:21:06,000 --> 00:21:08,967 had been stealing goods from a warehouse across the way. 554 00:21:09,034 --> 00:21:12,000 I said, would you be interested in working for me as a security 555 00:21:12,000 --> 00:21:12,971 I said, would you be interested in working for me as a security 556 00:21:13,038 --> 00:21:15,273 officer watching the building while you're outside? 557 00:21:15,340 --> 00:21:16,308 Did his eyes light up? 558 00:21:16,375 --> 00:21:17,943 Yeah, because it was a good paying job. 559 00:21:18,010 --> 00:21:20,679 I said, look, I'll pay you $20 an hour. 560 00:21:20,746 --> 00:21:24,000 On January 2, 2015, Schwartzkopf met 561 00:21:24,000 --> 00:21:24,516 On January 2, 2015, Schwartzkopf met 562 00:21:24,583 --> 00:21:26,652 Miller at this Chili's restaurant 563 00:21:26,718 --> 00:21:29,187 to fill out a job application. 564 00:21:29,254 --> 00:21:30,000 The cold case unit was behind the scenes 565 00:21:30,000 --> 00:21:32,124 The cold case unit was behind the scenes 566 00:21:32,190 --> 00:21:36,000 ready to bag anything that had Miller's DNA on it, 567 00:21:36,000 --> 00:21:36,028 ready to bag anything that had Miller's DNA on it, 568 00:21:36,094 --> 00:21:39,431 such as utensils or a glass. 569 00:21:39,498 --> 00:21:42,000 They set a table for me and Mr. Miller 570 00:21:42,000 --> 00:21:42,801 They set a table for me and Mr. Miller 571 00:21:42,868 --> 00:21:44,970 away from everybody else in a part of the restaurant 572 00:21:45,037 --> 00:21:47,939 where nobody else is at. 573 00:21:48,006 --> 00:21:52,444 Miller arrived with a surprise guest, his 15-year-old daughter 574 00:21:52,511 --> 00:21:53,445 Sarah. 575 00:21:53,512 --> 00:21:54,000 Miller was a divorced single dad. 576 00:21:54,000 --> 00:21:56,548 Miller was a divorced single dad. 577 00:21:56,615 --> 00:21:58,784 He was very gentle and caring about his daughter. 578 00:21:58,850 --> 00:22:00,000 He often brought his daughter where he would be going. 579 00:22:00,000 --> 00:22:02,154 He often brought his daughter where he would be going. 580 00:22:02,220 --> 00:22:05,390 The trio sat down and ordered hamburgers. 581 00:22:05,457 --> 00:22:06,000 When the food arrived, he swallows his hamburger 582 00:22:06,000 --> 00:22:08,593 When the food arrived, he swallows his hamburger 583 00:22:08,660 --> 00:22:11,096 in like five bites, won't take a drink of his water. 584 00:22:11,163 --> 00:22:12,000 And I'm sitting there going, are you 585 00:22:12,000 --> 00:22:12,597 And I'm sitting there going, are you 586 00:22:12,664 --> 00:22:14,232 sure you don't want something else to drink because you just 587 00:22:14,299 --> 00:22:14,833 got water? 588 00:22:14,900 --> 00:22:15,534 No, no, I'm good. 589 00:22:15,600 --> 00:22:15,834 I'm good. 590 00:22:15,901 --> 00:22:16,334 I'm good. 591 00:22:16,401 --> 00:22:18,000 Schwartzkopf started to worry this operation would be a bust. 592 00:22:18,000 --> 00:22:21,606 Schwartzkopf started to worry this operation would be a bust. 593 00:22:21,673 --> 00:22:24,000 What does he finally do that makes 594 00:22:24,000 --> 00:22:24,076 What does he finally do that makes 595 00:22:24,142 --> 00:22:25,343 this mission accomplished? 596 00:22:25,410 --> 00:22:27,579 Well, he finally took a drink from the water glass. 597 00:22:27,646 --> 00:22:30,000 And that's when I knew that, OK, now we've at least got his DNA. 598 00:22:30,000 --> 00:22:31,116 And that's when I knew that, OK, now we've at least got his DNA. 599 00:22:31,183 --> 00:22:33,885 Despite knowing about Miller's juvenile record, 600 00:22:33,952 --> 00:22:36,000 as their meal ended, the veteran detective's gut 601 00:22:36,000 --> 00:22:37,189 as their meal ended, the veteran detective's gut 602 00:22:37,255 --> 00:22:41,426 told him Miller was not their man. 603 00:22:41,493 --> 00:22:42,000 Seeing him with his daughter, I just 604 00:22:42,000 --> 00:22:42,961 Seeing him with his daughter, I just 605 00:22:43,028 --> 00:22:46,131 don't see this guy as being the monster in 1992 606 00:22:46,198 --> 00:22:48,000 and '93 that would do to these women. 607 00:22:48,000 --> 00:22:50,469 and '93 that would do to these women. 608 00:22:50,535 --> 00:22:52,738 Miller gave Schwartzkopf a quick tour 609 00:22:52,804 --> 00:22:54,000 of his Zombie Hunter mobile. 610 00:22:54,000 --> 00:22:54,539 of his Zombie Hunter mobile. 611 00:22:54,606 --> 00:22:58,243 And the two parted ways with the detective saying he'd 612 00:22:58,310 --> 00:22:59,344 be in touch. 613 00:22:59,411 --> 00:23:00,000 The cold case unit sent Miller's water glass 614 00:23:00,000 --> 00:23:02,347 The cold case unit sent Miller's water glass 615 00:23:02,414 --> 00:23:04,382 off to the crime lab. 616 00:23:04,449 --> 00:23:06,000 11 days later-- 617 00:23:06,000 --> 00:23:06,084 11 days later-- 618 00:23:06,151 --> 00:23:08,253 We got a call from the lab, and we're sitting there. 619 00:23:08,320 --> 00:23:09,888 And we're like, what is this all about? 620 00:23:09,955 --> 00:23:12,000 And in this meeting, these Phoenix detectives 621 00:23:12,000 --> 00:23:12,858 And in this meeting, these Phoenix detectives 622 00:23:12,924 --> 00:23:17,295 say, as a joke, oh, they must have solved the canal murders. 623 00:23:17,362 --> 00:23:18,000 But detective Schwartzkopf says it was no joke when 624 00:23:18,000 --> 00:23:20,866 But detective Schwartzkopf says it was no joke when 625 00:23:20,932 --> 00:23:23,001 the head of the lab arrived. 626 00:23:23,068 --> 00:23:23,869 She leans down to me. 627 00:23:23,935 --> 00:23:24,000 She goes, it's him. 628 00:23:24,000 --> 00:23:26,805 She goes, it's him. 629 00:23:26,872 --> 00:23:28,540 I go, what? 630 00:23:28,607 --> 00:23:30,000 She goes, Bryan Miller, it's him. 631 00:23:30,000 --> 00:23:32,811 She goes, Bryan Miller, it's him. 632 00:23:32,878 --> 00:23:35,747 Well, the blood rushed from my head. 633 00:23:35,814 --> 00:23:36,000 I kind of sat back, and I went you've got to be kidding. 634 00:23:36,000 --> 00:23:38,583 I kind of sat back, and I went you've got to be kidding. 635 00:23:38,650 --> 00:23:41,787 Bryan Miller's DNA from that water glass 636 00:23:41,853 --> 00:23:42,000 matched the DNA recovered from Angela Brosso and Melanie 637 00:23:42,000 --> 00:23:46,091 matched the DNA recovered from Angela Brosso and Melanie 638 00:23:46,158 --> 00:23:48,000 Bernas more than 20 years before. 639 00:23:48,000 --> 00:23:50,262 Bernas more than 20 years before. 640 00:23:50,328 --> 00:23:53,064 Miller was arrested within hours. 641 00:23:53,131 --> 00:23:54,000 During a police interview shortly after, Miller 642 00:23:54,000 --> 00:23:56,134 During a police interview shortly after, Miller 643 00:23:56,201 --> 00:24:00,000 was told why he'd been taken into custody in connection 644 00:24:00,000 --> 00:24:00,205 was told why he'd been taken into custody in connection 645 00:24:00,272 --> 00:24:01,973 with the canal murders. 646 00:24:02,040 --> 00:24:06,000 We have DNA that links you to those two ladies. 647 00:24:06,000 --> 00:24:06,912 We have DNA that links you to those two ladies. 648 00:24:06,978 --> 00:24:08,647 I don't see how that's possible. 649 00:24:08,713 --> 00:24:11,149 He just kind of went through it in his dopey, kind of I 650 00:24:11,216 --> 00:24:12,000 don't know what you're kind of talking about. 651 00:24:12,000 --> 00:24:13,018 don't know what you're kind of talking about. 652 00:24:13,084 --> 00:24:14,519 Would help you get it off your chest 653 00:24:14,586 --> 00:24:16,555 if you did something like that. 654 00:24:16,621 --> 00:24:17,756 I didn't kill anyone. 655 00:24:17,823 --> 00:24:18,000 You didn't kill anybody? 656 00:24:18,000 --> 00:24:18,957 You didn't kill anybody? 657 00:24:19,024 --> 00:24:19,591 No. 658 00:24:19,658 --> 00:24:21,526 Investigators got a search warrant 659 00:24:21,593 --> 00:24:24,000 for Miller's house, the home he shared 660 00:24:24,000 --> 00:24:24,062 for Miller's house, the home he shared 661 00:24:24,129 --> 00:24:28,633 with his teenage daughter and just about everything 662 00:24:28,700 --> 00:24:30,000 he'd ever collected in his life. 663 00:24:30,000 --> 00:24:31,203 he'd ever collected in his life. 664 00:24:31,269 --> 00:24:33,171 I can remember like it was yesterday walking up 665 00:24:33,238 --> 00:24:35,106 to the front door and everybody going, 666 00:24:35,173 --> 00:24:36,000 you can't get in that way. 667 00:24:36,000 --> 00:24:37,475 you can't get in that way. 668 00:24:37,542 --> 00:24:41,046 It's full of crap. 669 00:24:41,112 --> 00:24:42,000 Bryan Miller's House was like it came from the show Hoarders. 670 00:24:42,000 --> 00:24:45,817 Bryan Miller's House was like it came from the show Hoarders. 671 00:24:45,884 --> 00:24:47,619 There was a little path where you 672 00:24:47,686 --> 00:24:48,000 could get to a bathroom in the kitchen and where the TV was, 673 00:24:48,000 --> 00:24:50,222 could get to a bathroom in the kitchen and where the TV was, 674 00:24:50,288 --> 00:24:51,089 and that's it. 675 00:24:51,156 --> 00:24:54,000 Everything else is just stacked to the roof with garbage. 676 00:24:54,000 --> 00:24:55,126 Everything else is just stacked to the roof with garbage. 677 00:24:55,193 --> 00:24:57,796 Did you look around and go, this is madness? 678 00:24:57,863 --> 00:25:00,000 Not only madness, I go, this is a nightmare. 679 00:25:00,000 --> 00:25:00,232 Not only madness, I go, this is a nightmare. 680 00:25:00,298 --> 00:25:02,467 Schwartzkopf and his investigators 681 00:25:02,534 --> 00:25:04,736 would have to sift through all of it, 682 00:25:04,803 --> 00:25:06,000 looking for other possible evidence. 683 00:25:06,000 --> 00:25:07,606 looking for other possible evidence. 684 00:25:07,672 --> 00:25:10,175 Detective Schwartzkopf also focused 685 00:25:10,242 --> 00:25:12,000 on a new source, someone Miller himself had ominously 686 00:25:12,000 --> 00:25:14,713 on a new source, someone Miller himself had ominously 687 00:25:14,779 --> 00:25:17,115 singled out in his interview. 688 00:25:17,182 --> 00:25:18,000 It's the one person on the face of the Earth I could probably 689 00:25:18,000 --> 00:25:20,652 It's the one person on the face of the Earth I could probably 690 00:25:20,719 --> 00:25:22,888 honestly say I hate. 691 00:25:22,954 --> 00:25:24,000 Miller's ex-wife Amy, who would end up 692 00:25:24,000 --> 00:25:26,358 Miller's ex-wife Amy, who would end up 693 00:25:26,424 --> 00:25:30,000 revealing gruesome details from Miller's violent past. 694 00:25:30,000 --> 00:25:31,029 revealing gruesome details from Miller's violent past. 695 00:25:31,096 --> 00:25:33,498 He had told her about the murder of a young girl who'd 696 00:25:33,565 --> 00:25:35,367 come to his door accidentally. 697 00:25:35,433 --> 00:25:36,000 [MUSIC PLAYING] 698 00:25:36,000 --> 00:25:38,536 [MUSIC PLAYING] 699 00:25:44,843 --> 00:25:47,746 What do you think motivated Bryan Miller to dress up 700 00:25:47,812 --> 00:25:48,000 as the Zombie Hunter? 701 00:25:48,000 --> 00:25:49,047 as the Zombie Hunter? 702 00:25:49,114 --> 00:25:51,650 See more of the case on Facebook at 48 Hours. 703 00:25:55,186 --> 00:25:58,623 [MUSIC PLAYING] 704 00:26:03,995 --> 00:26:06,000 In January 2015, more than 21 years after the canal murders, 705 00:26:06,000 --> 00:26:09,935 In January 2015, more than 21 years after the canal murders, 706 00:26:10,001 --> 00:26:12,000 Bryan Miller was charged with first degree 707 00:26:12,000 --> 00:26:12,570 Bryan Miller was charged with first degree 708 00:26:12,637 --> 00:26:18,000 murder in both Angela Brosso and Melanie Bernas's deaths. 709 00:26:18,000 --> 00:26:18,910 murder in both Angela Brosso and Melanie Bernas's deaths. 710 00:26:18,977 --> 00:26:21,112 Melanie's friend Rachel Schepemaker 711 00:26:21,179 --> 00:26:24,000 says she felt a wave of relief. 712 00:26:24,000 --> 00:26:24,582 says she felt a wave of relief. 713 00:26:24,649 --> 00:26:27,319 A very joyous moment of, oh my gosh, 714 00:26:27,385 --> 00:26:30,000 this is what we've been waiting for for decades upon decades. 715 00:26:30,000 --> 00:26:31,389 this is what we've been waiting for for decades upon decades. 716 00:26:31,456 --> 00:26:33,658 Detective Schwartzkopf wanted to talk 717 00:26:33,725 --> 00:26:36,000 to the one person who probably knew 718 00:26:36,000 --> 00:26:36,027 to the one person who probably knew 719 00:26:36,094 --> 00:26:39,397 Miller best, his ex-wife Amy. 720 00:26:39,464 --> 00:26:40,966 They had been married for eight years. 721 00:26:41,032 --> 00:26:41,866 There was a divorce. 722 00:26:41,933 --> 00:26:42,000 Amy told Schwartzkopf that she was just 19 when 723 00:26:42,000 --> 00:26:45,403 Amy told Schwartzkopf that she was just 19 when 724 00:26:45,470 --> 00:26:47,806 she met Miller in 1996. 725 00:26:47,872 --> 00:26:48,000 They married less than a year later 726 00:26:48,000 --> 00:26:49,908 They married less than a year later 727 00:26:49,975 --> 00:26:52,877 and moved to Everett, Washington. 728 00:26:52,944 --> 00:26:54,000 Amy had a shocking revelation for the detective. 729 00:26:54,000 --> 00:26:56,147 Amy had a shocking revelation for the detective. 730 00:26:56,214 --> 00:27:00,000 She told Schwartzkopf Miller had revealed a gruesome secret 731 00:27:00,000 --> 00:27:00,452 She told Schwartzkopf Miller had revealed a gruesome secret 732 00:27:00,518 --> 00:27:04,255 to her that he had killed a young girl in Phoenix years 733 00:27:04,322 --> 00:27:06,000 earlier before he'd ever met Amy. 734 00:27:06,000 --> 00:27:07,192 earlier before he'd ever met Amy. 735 00:27:07,258 --> 00:27:11,062 Schwartzkopf says Amy never reported it to police before 736 00:27:11,129 --> 00:27:12,000 for a number of reasons. 737 00:27:12,000 --> 00:27:12,697 for a number of reasons. 738 00:27:12,764 --> 00:27:14,532 She didn't know if it was true. 739 00:27:14,599 --> 00:27:16,267 She was afraid of Miller. 740 00:27:16,334 --> 00:27:18,000 And she said she wanted to be a good wife. 741 00:27:18,000 --> 00:27:20,472 And she said she wanted to be a good wife. 742 00:27:20,538 --> 00:27:23,208 You support your man no matter what. 743 00:27:23,274 --> 00:27:24,000 Detective Schwartzkopf says Amy told him what Miller had said. 744 00:27:24,000 --> 00:27:28,580 Detective Schwartzkopf says Amy told him what Miller had said. 745 00:27:28,646 --> 00:27:30,000 That a young girl had come to his door. 746 00:27:30,000 --> 00:27:31,416 That a young girl had come to his door. 747 00:27:31,483 --> 00:27:34,486 That he had grabbed this young female, pulled her in, 748 00:27:34,552 --> 00:27:36,000 killed her immediately. 749 00:27:36,000 --> 00:27:37,222 killed her immediately. 750 00:27:37,288 --> 00:27:40,025 Amy said Miller told her he dismembered 751 00:27:40,091 --> 00:27:42,000 the girl and disposed of her remains 752 00:27:42,000 --> 00:27:42,560 the girl and disposed of her remains 753 00:27:42,627 --> 00:27:46,898 in trash left on the curb. 754 00:27:46,965 --> 00:27:48,000 Although Amy claimed Miller never 755 00:27:48,000 --> 00:27:49,167 Although Amy claimed Miller never 756 00:27:49,234 --> 00:27:52,203 told her the child's name, investigators 757 00:27:52,270 --> 00:27:54,000 used the information Amy provided 758 00:27:54,000 --> 00:27:54,739 used the information Amy provided 759 00:27:54,806 --> 00:27:59,344 to piece together who Miller may have been talking about. 760 00:27:59,411 --> 00:28:00,000 13-year-old Brandy Myers was a little girl collecting money 761 00:28:00,000 --> 00:28:03,948 13-year-old Brandy Myers was a little girl collecting money 762 00:28:04,015 --> 00:28:06,000 for a school book-a-thon in her North Phoenix neighborhood, 763 00:28:06,000 --> 00:28:06,751 for a school book-a-thon in her North Phoenix neighborhood, 764 00:28:06,818 --> 00:28:08,920 going door to door. 765 00:28:08,987 --> 00:28:11,689 I was a tomboy, and she was a girly girl. 766 00:28:11,756 --> 00:28:12,000 Brandy's sister, Kristin Dennis. 767 00:28:12,000 --> 00:28:14,626 Brandy's sister, Kristin Dennis. 768 00:28:14,692 --> 00:28:18,000 So she would try to learn how to climb trees or jump 769 00:28:18,000 --> 00:28:18,463 So she would try to learn how to climb trees or jump 770 00:28:18,530 --> 00:28:20,698 fences because she wanted to play with me. 771 00:28:20,765 --> 00:28:22,434 She was my best friend. 772 00:28:22,500 --> 00:28:24,000 It was May 26, 1992, six months prior 773 00:28:24,000 --> 00:28:26,971 It was May 26, 1992, six months prior 774 00:28:27,038 --> 00:28:29,541 to the murder of Angela Brosso. 775 00:28:29,607 --> 00:28:30,000 Miller was living in the halfway house following 776 00:28:30,000 --> 00:28:32,644 Miller was living in the halfway house following 777 00:28:32,710 --> 00:28:36,000 his time in juvenile detention for the aggravated assault 778 00:28:36,000 --> 00:28:36,748 his time in juvenile detention for the aggravated assault 779 00:28:36,815 --> 00:28:39,184 of Celeste Bentley. 780 00:28:39,250 --> 00:28:42,000 This is one block from our school, his home. 781 00:28:42,000 --> 00:28:42,587 This is one block from our school, his home. 782 00:28:42,654 --> 00:28:44,889 And then three blocks is our house. 783 00:28:44,956 --> 00:28:48,000 So every single day, we'd walk right by here. 784 00:28:48,000 --> 00:28:48,460 So every single day, we'd walk right by here. 785 00:28:48,526 --> 00:28:52,097 Kristin says Brandy left home alone that evening 786 00:28:52,163 --> 00:28:54,000 never to return. 787 00:28:54,000 --> 00:28:54,399 never to return. 788 00:28:54,466 --> 00:28:59,604 She was last seen two doors down from Bryan's, walking 789 00:28:59,671 --> 00:29:00,000 in the direction of his house. 790 00:29:00,000 --> 00:29:02,907 in the direction of his house. 791 00:29:02,974 --> 00:29:06,000 Despite an extensive search, Brandy's body was never found. 792 00:29:06,000 --> 00:29:07,312 Despite an extensive search, Brandy's body was never found. 793 00:29:07,378 --> 00:29:10,982 Schwartzkopf says even though Amy couldn't provide a name, 794 00:29:11,049 --> 00:29:12,000 the clues in her account add up to just one conclusion. 795 00:29:12,000 --> 00:29:16,187 the clues in her account add up to just one conclusion. 796 00:29:16,254 --> 00:29:18,000 I believe that person is, in fact, Brandy Myers. 797 00:29:18,000 --> 00:29:20,358 I believe that person is, in fact, Brandy Myers. 798 00:29:20,425 --> 00:29:23,795 Her sister believes that as well. 799 00:29:23,862 --> 00:29:24,000 Brandy went to the landfill like some thing of no importance. 800 00:29:24,000 --> 00:29:30,000 Brandy went to the landfill like some thing of no importance. 801 00:29:30,000 --> 00:29:30,368 Brandy went to the landfill like some thing of no importance. 802 00:29:30,435 --> 00:29:33,071 Even with Amy's account, investigators 803 00:29:33,138 --> 00:29:36,000 did not have enough evidence to charge Miller 804 00:29:36,000 --> 00:29:36,274 did not have enough evidence to charge Miller 805 00:29:36,341 --> 00:29:39,177 in Brandy's disappearance. 806 00:29:39,244 --> 00:29:42,000 So the fact that she was disposed of there's 807 00:29:42,000 --> 00:29:42,647 So the fact that she was disposed of there's 808 00:29:42,714 --> 00:29:46,184 just nothing physical, nothing forensically to grab on to. 809 00:29:46,251 --> 00:29:48,000 48 Hours contacted Miller who said 810 00:29:48,000 --> 00:29:49,087 48 Hours contacted Miller who said 811 00:29:49,154 --> 00:29:52,223 he had no involvement in Brandy's disappearance 812 00:29:52,290 --> 00:29:54,000 and never confessed to Amy that he had killed a young girl. 813 00:29:54,000 --> 00:29:56,427 and never confessed to Amy that he had killed a young girl. 814 00:29:56,494 --> 00:30:00,000 But there is another case in Miller's past. 815 00:30:00,000 --> 00:30:00,298 But there is another case in Miller's past. 816 00:30:03,034 --> 00:30:06,000 In 2002, a woman named Melissa Ruiz-Ramirez is walking down 817 00:30:06,000 --> 00:30:08,339 In 2002, a woman named Melissa Ruiz-Ramirez is walking down 818 00:30:08,406 --> 00:30:10,909 the street in Everett at night. 819 00:30:10,975 --> 00:30:12,000 Somebody pulls over. 820 00:30:12,000 --> 00:30:12,844 Somebody pulls over. 821 00:30:12,911 --> 00:30:14,412 It was Bryan Miller. 822 00:30:14,479 --> 00:30:16,648 Melissa would later tell police she'd 823 00:30:16,714 --> 00:30:18,000 seen him before talking to a friend of hers. 824 00:30:18,000 --> 00:30:19,551 seen him before talking to a friend of hers. 825 00:30:19,617 --> 00:30:21,786 Melissa said she got in Miller's car 826 00:30:21,853 --> 00:30:24,000 and told him she needed to make a call. 827 00:30:24,000 --> 00:30:24,222 and told him she needed to make a call. 828 00:30:24,289 --> 00:30:26,524 And he drove her to his workplace 829 00:30:26,591 --> 00:30:28,359 so she could use the phone. 830 00:30:28,426 --> 00:30:30,000 She tells police she's on the phone. 831 00:30:30,000 --> 00:30:31,262 She tells police she's on the phone. 832 00:30:31,329 --> 00:30:34,199 And from out of the clear blue, Bryan Miller 833 00:30:34,265 --> 00:30:36,000 comes running out with a 12-inch serrated kitchen knife 834 00:30:36,000 --> 00:30:38,836 comes running out with a 12-inch serrated kitchen knife 835 00:30:38,903 --> 00:30:41,272 and stabs her in the back. 836 00:30:41,339 --> 00:30:42,000 They fight over the weapon. 837 00:30:42,000 --> 00:30:44,709 They fight over the weapon. 838 00:30:44,776 --> 00:30:48,000 Melissa said she escaped and contacted police. 839 00:30:48,000 --> 00:30:48,379 Melissa said she escaped and contacted police. 840 00:30:48,446 --> 00:30:50,882 They picked up Miller shortly after. 841 00:30:50,949 --> 00:30:54,000 He didn't deny stabbing Melissa but claimed 842 00:30:54,000 --> 00:30:54,152 He didn't deny stabbing Melissa but claimed 843 00:30:54,219 --> 00:30:56,087 it was self-defense. 844 00:30:56,154 --> 00:30:58,523 He said he was at work when Melissa 845 00:30:58,590 --> 00:31:00,000 walked in off the street and asked to make a call. 846 00:31:00,000 --> 00:31:02,927 walked in off the street and asked to make a call. 847 00:31:02,994 --> 00:31:04,362 He said, she goes to use the phone. 848 00:31:04,429 --> 00:31:06,000 And then all of a sudden now the clear blue, 849 00:31:06,000 --> 00:31:06,297 And then all of a sudden now the clear blue, 850 00:31:06,364 --> 00:31:08,800 she tries to rob him with a knife. 851 00:31:08,866 --> 00:31:12,000 Miller was arrested and charged with first degree assault 852 00:31:12,000 --> 00:31:12,337 Miller was arrested and charged with first degree assault 853 00:31:12,403 --> 00:31:13,838 with a deadly weapon. 854 00:31:13,905 --> 00:31:18,000 He was jailed from May 2002 until his December trial. 855 00:31:18,000 --> 00:31:20,078 He was jailed from May 2002 until his December trial. 856 00:31:20,144 --> 00:31:23,014 The jury just didn't buy Melissa's story. 857 00:31:23,081 --> 00:31:24,000 It was a he said, she said. 858 00:31:24,000 --> 00:31:24,782 It was a he said, she said. 859 00:31:24,849 --> 00:31:28,019 And they acquitted him of the charge. 860 00:31:28,086 --> 00:31:30,000 Amy says a chilling change followed Miller's return home. 861 00:31:30,000 --> 00:31:33,992 Amy says a chilling change followed Miller's return home. 862 00:31:34,058 --> 00:31:35,627 She said it began with the letters 863 00:31:35,693 --> 00:31:36,000 she'd received from her jailed husband while he awaited trial. 864 00:31:36,000 --> 00:31:40,565 she'd received from her jailed husband while he awaited trial. 865 00:31:40,632 --> 00:31:42,000 They first started out as professing his innocence. 866 00:31:42,000 --> 00:31:43,167 They first started out as professing his innocence. 867 00:31:43,234 --> 00:31:46,471 And then it would turn into sexual deviance. 868 00:31:46,537 --> 00:31:48,000 Like, here's what I'm going to do when I get out to you. 869 00:31:48,000 --> 00:31:50,575 Like, here's what I'm going to do when I get out to you. 870 00:31:50,642 --> 00:31:54,000 Amy told Schwartzkopf that Miller followed up his words 871 00:31:54,000 --> 00:31:54,479 Amy told Schwartzkopf that Miller followed up his words 872 00:31:54,545 --> 00:31:55,613 with action. 873 00:31:55,680 --> 00:32:00,000 She said he came back with an unbelievable ugly, dark 874 00:32:00,000 --> 00:32:00,118 She said he came back with an unbelievable ugly, dark 875 00:32:00,184 --> 00:32:04,155 sexual deviant side that she'd never seen before. 876 00:32:04,222 --> 00:32:06,000 There were times where there was sex between them where 877 00:32:06,000 --> 00:32:07,225 There were times where there was sex between them where 878 00:32:07,292 --> 00:32:09,961 he held a knife to her throat. 879 00:32:10,028 --> 00:32:11,863 Amy told Schwartzkopf that Miller 880 00:32:11,929 --> 00:32:12,000 claimed something happened to him as a child, something that 881 00:32:12,000 --> 00:32:15,800 claimed something happened to him as a child, something that 882 00:32:15,867 --> 00:32:18,000 would become the cornerstone of his defense 883 00:32:18,000 --> 00:32:18,403 would become the cornerstone of his defense 884 00:32:18,469 --> 00:32:22,807 for murdering Angela Brosso and Melanie Bernas. 885 00:32:22,874 --> 00:32:24,000 His unique defense? 886 00:32:24,000 --> 00:32:24,442 His unique defense? 887 00:32:24,509 --> 00:32:25,576 Call the first witness. 888 00:32:25,643 --> 00:32:28,379 His mother had created a monster. 889 00:32:28,446 --> 00:32:30,000 [MUSIC PLAYING] 890 00:32:30,000 --> 00:32:31,783 [MUSIC PLAYING] 891 00:32:47,432 --> 00:32:48,000 At the start of Bryan Miller's trial 892 00:32:48,000 --> 00:32:49,667 At the start of Bryan Miller's trial 893 00:32:49,734 --> 00:32:52,937 for the murders of Angela Brosso and Melanie Bernas, 894 00:32:53,004 --> 00:32:54,000 in October 2022, his attorneys opened 895 00:32:54,000 --> 00:32:56,874 in October 2022, his attorneys opened 896 00:32:56,941 --> 00:32:58,876 with a startling defense. 897 00:32:58,943 --> 00:33:00,000 They admitted their client was the canal killer. 898 00:33:00,000 --> 00:33:02,814 They admitted their client was the canal killer. 899 00:33:02,880 --> 00:33:05,950 They had to concede right off the bat 900 00:33:06,017 --> 00:33:10,154 that he is the actual killer but that he was not 901 00:33:10,221 --> 00:33:12,000 guilty by reason of insanity. 902 00:33:12,000 --> 00:33:12,523 guilty by reason of insanity. 903 00:33:12,590 --> 00:33:15,927 His defense attorneys say Miller was tortured by his mother 904 00:33:15,993 --> 00:33:18,000 Ellen as a child and that led to his violent sexual behavior. 905 00:33:18,000 --> 00:33:21,132 Ellen as a child and that led to his violent sexual behavior. 906 00:33:21,199 --> 00:33:23,835 She died in 2010. 907 00:33:23,901 --> 00:33:24,000 If you imagine the making of a monster, 908 00:33:24,000 --> 00:33:27,872 If you imagine the making of a monster, 909 00:33:27,939 --> 00:33:30,000 this is kind of the household that story begins in. 910 00:33:30,000 --> 00:33:32,076 this is kind of the household that story begins in. 911 00:33:32,143 --> 00:33:35,179 Miller told investigators after his arrest 912 00:33:35,246 --> 00:33:36,000 that the beatings began when he was just five years old. 913 00:33:36,000 --> 00:33:40,385 that the beatings began when he was just five years old. 914 00:33:40,451 --> 00:33:42,000 She was a detention officer. 915 00:33:42,000 --> 00:33:42,520 She was a detention officer. 916 00:33:42,587 --> 00:33:48,000 Discipline in their house was mental as well as physical. 917 00:33:48,000 --> 00:33:48,693 Discipline in their house was mental as well as physical. 918 00:33:48,760 --> 00:33:51,529 She used her security belt, so it was like a law enforcement 919 00:33:51,596 --> 00:33:54,000 belt. And, usually, I got hit by the buckle. 920 00:33:54,000 --> 00:33:55,032 belt. And, usually, I got hit by the buckle. 921 00:33:55,099 --> 00:33:58,069 The defense opted for a bench trial, which 922 00:33:58,136 --> 00:34:00,000 meant there would be no jury. 923 00:34:00,000 --> 00:34:00,104 meant there would be no jury. 924 00:34:00,171 --> 00:34:02,974 His lawyers told Judge Suzanne Cohen 925 00:34:03,040 --> 00:34:06,000 that Miller's mother also exposed her young son 926 00:34:06,000 --> 00:34:06,477 that Miller's mother also exposed her young son 927 00:34:06,544 --> 00:34:09,847 to violent sexual content. 928 00:34:09,914 --> 00:34:12,000 He was exposed to her interests in pornography 929 00:34:12,000 --> 00:34:13,484 He was exposed to her interests in pornography 930 00:34:13,551 --> 00:34:17,622 and extremely violent films. 931 00:34:17,688 --> 00:34:18,000 Miller's lawyer said his mother's abuse 932 00:34:18,000 --> 00:34:20,391 Miller's lawyer said his mother's abuse 933 00:34:20,458 --> 00:34:24,000 caused Miller to develop severe mental health problems. 934 00:34:24,000 --> 00:34:25,296 caused Miller to develop severe mental health problems. 935 00:34:25,363 --> 00:34:28,132 He feels like there are different TVs playing 936 00:34:28,199 --> 00:34:29,067 in his head. 937 00:34:29,133 --> 00:34:30,000 Psychologist Bethany Brand testified 938 00:34:30,000 --> 00:34:31,936 Psychologist Bethany Brand testified 939 00:34:32,003 --> 00:34:34,439 that Miller developed a condition known 940 00:34:34,505 --> 00:34:36,000 as dissociative amnesia, an inability 941 00:34:36,000 --> 00:34:37,909 as dissociative amnesia, an inability 942 00:34:37,975 --> 00:34:40,678 to remember some traumatic events. 943 00:34:40,745 --> 00:34:42,000 Morgan Loew summed up the defense argument. 944 00:34:42,000 --> 00:34:44,315 Morgan Loew summed up the defense argument. 945 00:34:44,382 --> 00:34:45,850 There were two Bryans. 946 00:34:45,917 --> 00:34:48,000 There's the one you see over there 947 00:34:48,000 --> 00:34:48,019 There's the one you see over there 948 00:34:48,085 --> 00:34:51,622 at the defense table who's a fairly normal person, who 949 00:34:51,689 --> 00:34:54,000 has friends, who had a job, who was a dad, who was a husband. 950 00:34:54,000 --> 00:34:55,960 has friends, who had a job, who was a dad, who was a husband. 951 00:34:56,027 --> 00:34:57,562 And then there's the killer. 952 00:34:57,628 --> 00:34:59,197 There's bad Bryan. 953 00:34:59,263 --> 00:35:00,000 And Miller claimed his attorneys had no memory, none of the two 954 00:35:00,000 --> 00:35:04,469 And Miller claimed his attorneys had no memory, none of the two 955 00:35:04,535 --> 00:35:06,000 murders he was charged with. 956 00:35:06,000 --> 00:35:06,871 murders he was charged with. 957 00:35:06,938 --> 00:35:10,274 Prosecutors undermine the defense claim that Miller 958 00:35:10,341 --> 00:35:12,000 has no memory of the killings. 959 00:35:12,000 --> 00:35:12,477 has no memory of the killings. 960 00:35:12,543 --> 00:35:15,780 They point out that he does remember details 961 00:35:15,847 --> 00:35:18,000 related to other stabbings. 962 00:35:18,000 --> 00:35:18,883 related to other stabbings. 963 00:35:18,950 --> 00:35:22,320 Remember, Miller admitted stabbing Celeste Bentley 964 00:35:22,386 --> 00:35:24,000 when he was 16 years old. 965 00:35:24,000 --> 00:35:24,322 when he was 16 years old. 966 00:35:24,388 --> 00:35:27,725 And in 2002, he had also testified 967 00:35:27,792 --> 00:35:30,000 about the stabbing of Melissa Ruiz-Ramirez in Washington. 968 00:35:30,000 --> 00:35:33,197 about the stabbing of Melissa Ruiz-Ramirez in Washington. 969 00:35:33,264 --> 00:35:36,000 To show Miller's deviant side, prosecutors 970 00:35:36,000 --> 00:35:36,767 To show Miller's deviant side, prosecutors 971 00:35:36,834 --> 00:35:41,606 called the only person in the world Miller said he despised, 972 00:35:41,672 --> 00:35:42,000 his ex-wife Amy. 973 00:35:42,000 --> 00:35:43,741 his ex-wife Amy. 974 00:35:43,808 --> 00:35:48,000 The judge did not allow cameras to record her face. 975 00:35:48,000 --> 00:35:48,846 The judge did not allow cameras to record her face. 976 00:35:48,913 --> 00:35:51,983 Under questioning by prosecutor Elizabeth Reamer, 977 00:35:52,049 --> 00:35:54,000 Amy testified that later in their marriage, 978 00:35:54,000 --> 00:35:55,186 Amy testified that later in their marriage, 979 00:35:55,253 --> 00:36:00,000 Miller grew increasingly violent during sex. 980 00:36:00,000 --> 00:36:00,591 Miller grew increasingly violent during sex. 981 00:36:00,658 --> 00:36:05,730 Did you ever say anything to him about wanting it 982 00:36:05,796 --> 00:36:06,000 to stop because it was scary? 983 00:36:06,000 --> 00:36:08,533 to stop because it was scary? 984 00:36:08,599 --> 00:36:09,534 No. 985 00:36:09,600 --> 00:36:11,435 Why not? 986 00:36:11,502 --> 00:36:12,000 I was avoiding any confrontation with him at all at that point 987 00:36:12,000 --> 00:36:16,574 I was avoiding any confrontation with him at all at that point 988 00:36:16,641 --> 00:36:18,000 and wanted to be as compliant as possible so that I would say, 989 00:36:18,000 --> 00:36:24,000 and wanted to be as compliant as possible so that I would say, 990 00:36:24,000 --> 00:36:30,000 and wanted to be as compliant as possible so that I would say, 991 00:36:30,000 --> 00:36:30,187 and wanted to be as compliant as possible so that I would say, 992 00:36:30,254 --> 00:36:33,090 will he loved me enough not to kill me? 993 00:36:33,157 --> 00:36:36,000 Did he ask permission prior to using needles on you? 994 00:36:36,000 --> 00:36:37,194 Did he ask permission prior to using needles on you? 995 00:36:37,261 --> 00:36:38,129 No. 996 00:36:38,195 --> 00:36:41,399 Did he ask permission prior to tying you up? 997 00:36:41,465 --> 00:36:42,000 No. 998 00:36:42,000 --> 00:36:42,300 No. 999 00:36:42,366 --> 00:36:48,000 What percentage of your sex life after he got out 1000 00:36:48,000 --> 00:36:48,706 What percentage of your sex life after he got out 1001 00:36:48,773 --> 00:36:54,000 of jail in Washington included bondage, 1002 00:36:54,000 --> 00:36:56,013 of jail in Washington included bondage, 1003 00:36:56,080 --> 00:37:00,000 the pins or other things that were not 1004 00:37:00,000 --> 00:37:01,218 the pins or other things that were not 1005 00:37:01,285 --> 00:37:05,189 the normal sex you'd been having early in your marriage? 1006 00:37:05,256 --> 00:37:06,000 Probably at least 95%. 1007 00:37:06,000 --> 00:37:08,726 Probably at least 95%. 1008 00:37:08,793 --> 00:37:10,528 The trial continued. 1009 00:37:10,595 --> 00:37:12,000 And after six months and 36 witnesses, 1010 00:37:12,000 --> 00:37:14,231 And after six months and 36 witnesses, 1011 00:37:14,298 --> 00:37:17,635 the judge delivered her verdict. 1012 00:37:17,702 --> 00:37:18,000 As to count one, first-degree murder Angela Brosso as 1013 00:37:18,000 --> 00:37:22,106 As to count one, first-degree murder Angela Brosso as 1014 00:37:22,173 --> 00:37:24,000 follows, guilty. 1015 00:37:24,000 --> 00:37:25,776 follows, guilty. 1016 00:37:25,843 --> 00:37:30,000 As to count two, first-degree murder victim Melanie Bernas as 1017 00:37:30,000 --> 00:37:30,815 As to count two, first-degree murder victim Melanie Bernas as 1018 00:37:30,881 --> 00:37:33,284 follows, guilty. 1019 00:37:33,351 --> 00:37:36,000 How did Bryan Miller react to the guilty verdict? 1020 00:37:36,000 --> 00:37:38,556 How did Bryan Miller react to the guilty verdict? 1021 00:37:38,623 --> 00:37:40,257 He didn't react. 1022 00:37:40,324 --> 00:37:42,000 He didn't give any real emotion. 1023 00:37:42,000 --> 00:37:43,527 He didn't give any real emotion. 1024 00:37:43,594 --> 00:37:47,298 But Angela's mother who addressed the court remotely 1025 00:37:47,365 --> 00:37:48,000 was emotional. 1026 00:37:48,000 --> 00:37:49,400 was emotional. 1027 00:37:49,467 --> 00:37:52,737 The defendant broke my heart, took all hope and light 1028 00:37:52,803 --> 00:37:54,000 from me and my family. 1029 00:37:54,000 --> 00:37:56,307 from me and my family. 1030 00:37:56,374 --> 00:38:00,000 The hole in my heart is so big and deep. 1031 00:38:00,000 --> 00:38:00,511 The hole in my heart is so big and deep. 1032 00:38:03,314 --> 00:38:06,000 Melanie's older sister Jill also spoke 1033 00:38:06,000 --> 00:38:06,217 Melanie's older sister Jill also spoke 1034 00:38:06,283 --> 00:38:10,121 remotely about how painful it was that Melanie's life ended 1035 00:38:10,187 --> 00:38:12,000 violently at the age of 17. 1036 00:38:12,000 --> 00:38:14,525 violently at the age of 17. 1037 00:38:14,592 --> 00:38:17,895 For 30 years now, we have had to live without Melanie 1038 00:38:17,962 --> 00:38:18,000 because the defendant murdered her. 1039 00:38:18,000 --> 00:38:20,297 because the defendant murdered her. 1040 00:38:20,364 --> 00:38:23,167 Words cannot even begin to describe the level 1041 00:38:23,234 --> 00:38:24,000 of excruciating pain we experienced with the news 1042 00:38:24,000 --> 00:38:25,936 of excruciating pain we experienced with the news 1043 00:38:26,003 --> 00:38:28,339 of her horrific death. 1044 00:38:28,406 --> 00:38:30,000 Miller who didn't take the stand during his trial 1045 00:38:30,000 --> 00:38:31,676 Miller who didn't take the stand during his trial 1046 00:38:31,742 --> 00:38:36,000 was allowed to give a statement before he was sentenced. 1047 00:38:36,000 --> 00:38:36,180 was allowed to give a statement before he was sentenced. 1048 00:38:36,247 --> 00:38:38,315 I am not looking for sympathy today. 1049 00:38:38,382 --> 00:38:42,000 This time is for the family and the friends of the victims. 1050 00:38:42,000 --> 00:38:43,487 This time is for the family and the friends of the victims. 1051 00:38:43,554 --> 00:38:46,857 I cannot imagine what pain they have endured for all these 1052 00:38:46,924 --> 00:38:48,000 years. 1053 00:38:48,000 --> 00:38:48,526 years. 1054 00:38:48,592 --> 00:38:50,261 I know I am different. 1055 00:38:50,327 --> 00:38:53,464 I thought I had to do what my mother did to me. 1056 00:38:53,531 --> 00:38:54,000 Defense counsel RJ Parker urged Judge Cohen to show mercy 1057 00:38:54,000 --> 00:38:58,335 Defense counsel RJ Parker urged Judge Cohen to show mercy 1058 00:38:58,402 --> 00:39:00,000 before she delivered her judgment on Miller's sentence, 1059 00:39:00,000 --> 00:39:02,106 before she delivered her judgment on Miller's sentence, 1060 00:39:02,173 --> 00:39:05,309 life in prison or death. 1061 00:39:05,376 --> 00:39:06,000 You do not have to kill Bryan in order to see justice done. 1062 00:39:06,000 --> 00:39:09,947 You do not have to kill Bryan in order to see justice done. 1063 00:39:10,014 --> 00:39:12,000 Judge Cohen agreed with the centerpiece 1064 00:39:12,000 --> 00:39:12,583 Judge Cohen agreed with the centerpiece 1065 00:39:12,650 --> 00:39:14,752 of the defense case. 1066 00:39:14,819 --> 00:39:18,000 The defendant's abuse as a child was proven. 1067 00:39:18,000 --> 00:39:18,856 The defendant's abuse as a child was proven. 1068 00:39:18,923 --> 00:39:21,692 But eight months after the trial began, 1069 00:39:21,759 --> 00:39:24,000 Miller's abuse at the hands of his mother 1070 00:39:24,000 --> 00:39:24,428 Miller's abuse at the hands of his mother 1071 00:39:24,495 --> 00:39:28,332 did not dissuade Judge Cohen from handing down 1072 00:39:28,399 --> 00:39:30,000 the ultimate sentence. 1073 00:39:30,000 --> 00:39:30,768 the ultimate sentence. 1074 00:39:30,835 --> 00:39:33,804 There is no question that what the defendant did 1075 00:39:33,871 --> 00:39:36,000 deserves the death penalty. 1076 00:39:36,000 --> 00:39:37,308 deserves the death penalty. 1077 00:39:37,374 --> 00:39:41,078 Mr. Miller, anything you wish to say to the court? 1078 00:39:41,145 --> 00:39:42,000 I guess thanks for listening to everything that was said 1079 00:39:42,000 --> 00:39:44,815 I guess thanks for listening to everything that was said 1080 00:39:44,882 --> 00:39:48,000 and giving us at least the opportunity to try and convince 1081 00:39:48,000 --> 00:39:49,220 and giving us at least the opportunity to try and convince 1082 00:39:49,286 --> 00:39:50,454 you otherwise. 1083 00:39:53,457 --> 00:39:54,000 Justice was carried out in this case. 1084 00:39:54,000 --> 00:39:56,727 Justice was carried out in this case. 1085 00:39:56,794 --> 00:39:59,830 Detective Schwartzkopf hopes family and friends 1086 00:39:59,897 --> 00:40:00,000 of Angela and Melanie might finally find some peace. 1087 00:40:00,000 --> 00:40:03,934 of Angela and Melanie might finally find some peace. 1088 00:40:04,001 --> 00:40:06,000 [MUSIC PLAYING] 1089 00:40:06,000 --> 00:40:07,238 [MUSIC PLAYING] 1090 00:40:09,607 --> 00:40:12,000 People like Rachel Schepemaker. 1091 00:40:12,000 --> 00:40:12,576 People like Rachel Schepemaker. 1092 00:40:12,643 --> 00:40:14,779 Just knowing that justice was served, 1093 00:40:14,845 --> 00:40:17,882 it doesn't make anything easier. 1094 00:40:21,585 --> 00:40:24,000 How do you want your good friend be remembered? 1095 00:40:24,000 --> 00:40:25,156 How do you want your good friend be remembered? 1096 00:40:25,222 --> 00:40:26,791 She's the All-American good kid. 1097 00:40:29,493 --> 00:40:30,000 I want her family to know that we haven't forgotten her. 1098 00:40:30,000 --> 00:40:35,800 I want her family to know that we haven't forgotten her. 1099 00:40:38,402 --> 00:40:41,872 She changed us all for the better. 1100 00:40:41,939 --> 00:40:42,000 She was a gift. 1101 00:40:42,000 --> 00:40:42,673 She was a gift. 1102 00:40:42,740 --> 00:40:45,943 [MUSIC PLAYING] 1103 00:41:01,091 --> 00:41:04,128 A knock at the door by a clown, an evil clown. 1104 00:41:04,195 --> 00:41:06,000 The evil clowns you see in the movies, well, it came to life. 1105 00:41:06,000 --> 00:41:06,931 The evil clowns you see in the movies, well, it came to life. 1106 00:41:06,997 --> 00:41:09,934 Who comes calling with balloons, flowers, and a gun. 1107 00:41:10,000 --> 00:41:10,668 I heard bang. 1108 00:41:10,734 --> 00:41:11,802 I saw her fall. 1109 00:41:11,869 --> 00:41:12,000 This was an assassination. 1110 00:41:12,000 --> 00:41:13,304 This was an assassination. 1111 00:41:13,370 --> 00:41:14,839 Who isn't afraid of a killer clown? 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