1 00:00:07,474 --> 00:00:09,408 -He had many relationships. 2 00:00:09,476 --> 00:00:12,644 He had a thing for helping damsels in distress. 3 00:00:12,713 --> 00:00:15,580 -I wouldn't say he was a playboy. 4 00:00:15,582 --> 00:00:17,849 ♪♪ 5 00:00:17,851 --> 00:00:19,551 Well, maybe a little bit. 6 00:00:19,553 --> 00:00:21,486 -After ed bozarth decides 7 00:00:21,555 --> 00:00:24,423 To trade in bachelor life for family life... 8 00:00:24,491 --> 00:00:27,959 -She started taking care of him. He liked it. 9 00:00:27,961 --> 00:00:31,063 -They were living on this boat in key largo. 10 00:00:31,198 --> 00:00:32,664 Living the good life. 11 00:00:32,733 --> 00:00:34,499 -...The honeymoon is cut short 12 00:00:34,568 --> 00:00:37,669 When a body is found on the family's boat... 13 00:00:37,738 --> 00:00:39,838 -The body had been there for roughly a week. 14 00:00:39,907 --> 00:00:41,573 -He knew what death smelled like. 15 00:00:41,641 --> 00:00:44,309 When he smelled that smell, he knew what it was. 16 00:00:44,378 --> 00:00:47,179 ...And a lifetime of secrets is unearthed... 17 00:00:54,621 --> 00:00:56,054 -Everybody in the marina [chuckles] 18 00:00:56,156 --> 00:00:57,856 Were aware that they were having an affair. 19 00:00:57,924 --> 00:01:00,325 ...To finally reveal... 20 00:01:00,394 --> 00:01:01,927 -We needed a confession, basically. 21 00:01:01,995 --> 00:01:05,563 ...A killer relationship. 22 00:01:05,565 --> 00:01:07,499 -People think you come here and you just disappear. 23 00:01:08,102 --> 00:01:14,473 ♪♪ 24 00:01:14,541 --> 00:01:20,879 ♪♪ 25 00:01:20,948 --> 00:01:24,449 -The life of ed bozarth reads like a thrilling novel. 26 00:01:24,451 --> 00:01:26,351 He's got the edge of james dean, 27 00:01:26,420 --> 00:01:28,620 With the swagger of steve mcqueen, 28 00:01:28,689 --> 00:01:30,955 But the only things he's fully committed to 29 00:01:31,158 --> 00:01:32,624 Are flying and sailing. 30 00:01:32,693 --> 00:01:35,627 That, is until ed meets denise morrison black, 31 00:01:35,696 --> 00:01:38,830 A young woman who shares his sense of adventure. 32 00:01:38,899 --> 00:01:40,398 Together, they raise a family 33 00:01:40,467 --> 00:01:43,768 On a cabin cruiser in sunny key largo, florida. 34 00:01:43,770 --> 00:01:46,371 But the permanent vacation comes to an end 35 00:01:46,373 --> 00:01:48,506 When dark secrets rise to the surface 36 00:01:48,575 --> 00:01:50,642 In the summer of 2007. 37 00:01:50,711 --> 00:01:53,645 ♪♪ 38 00:01:53,714 --> 00:01:55,847 -Monroe county sheriff's office received a call 39 00:01:55,849 --> 00:01:57,249 From gilbert's marina, 40 00:01:57,317 --> 00:01:59,718 About a suspicious foul odor coming from a boat. 41 00:01:59,786 --> 00:02:02,454 Gilbert's is a well-known marina in key largo. 42 00:02:02,523 --> 00:02:05,624 The motel is there, there's the tiki bar, 43 00:02:05,692 --> 00:02:07,459 And then there's the boats. 44 00:02:07,528 --> 00:02:09,261 Many people who have boats at gilbert's 45 00:02:09,329 --> 00:02:11,730 Actually live on those boats. 46 00:02:11,732 --> 00:02:14,933 The man who reported the smell was a key largo firefighter. 47 00:02:15,001 --> 00:02:16,535 He knew what death smelled like, 48 00:02:16,603 --> 00:02:19,237 And when he smelled that smell, he knew what it was. 49 00:02:19,239 --> 00:02:22,774 [ police radio chatter, siren wailing ] 50 00:02:22,776 --> 00:02:25,810 ♪♪ 51 00:02:25,879 --> 00:02:28,747 -The deputy noted that the smell got stronger 52 00:02:28,815 --> 00:02:31,382 As he approached the rear of the vessel. 53 00:02:31,452 --> 00:02:33,518 There was a bed, 54 00:02:33,587 --> 00:02:36,421 And he lifted up the mattress of that bed 55 00:02:36,490 --> 00:02:39,691 And the board over that engine compartment, 56 00:02:39,760 --> 00:02:40,959 Lifted it up. 57 00:02:41,027 --> 00:02:44,029 Inside the engine compartment 58 00:02:44,097 --> 00:02:46,965 Was a red sail bag. 59 00:02:47,033 --> 00:02:51,570 And they discovered human remains inside that bag. 60 00:02:51,638 --> 00:02:53,905 ♪♪ 61 00:02:53,974 --> 00:02:56,074 -And the head was wrapped in a towel 62 00:02:56,276 --> 00:02:57,809 That was extremely bloody. 63 00:02:57,878 --> 00:02:59,143 It would be a major story. 64 00:02:59,145 --> 00:03:00,912 -It would be a major story 65 00:03:00,914 --> 00:03:03,782 Because of how unique and how gruesome it was. 66 00:03:03,850 --> 00:03:06,585 There was flies, maggots everywhere. 67 00:03:06,653 --> 00:03:08,220 ♪♪ 68 00:03:08,321 --> 00:03:11,623 Anytime in south florida, after may, 69 00:03:11,692 --> 00:03:15,059 If you stored a body anywhere but a walk-in freezer, 70 00:03:15,129 --> 00:03:18,329 Like you see in a restaurant, it's gonna decompose quickly. 71 00:03:18,332 --> 00:03:21,600 -The medical examiner on board was estimating 72 00:03:21,668 --> 00:03:23,702 The body had been there for roughly a week. 73 00:03:23,770 --> 00:03:25,137 Patrol deputies 74 00:03:25,339 --> 00:03:26,805 Ran the registration numbers on the boat, 75 00:03:26,873 --> 00:03:30,842 And it was registered to a ed bozarth. 76 00:03:30,911 --> 00:03:33,378 Once we established that, 77 00:03:33,446 --> 00:03:34,946 We strongly suspected 78 00:03:35,015 --> 00:03:36,949 That the remains were those of ed bozarth. 79 00:03:37,017 --> 00:03:39,084 ♪♪ 80 00:03:39,152 --> 00:03:41,085 -Edward ralph bozarth iii 81 00:03:41,155 --> 00:03:45,424 Is born on August 2, 1944, in central florida. 82 00:03:45,492 --> 00:03:47,459 His parents, a nurse and a musician, 83 00:03:47,461 --> 00:03:51,330 Split up when ed is just a child. 84 00:03:51,464 --> 00:03:53,164 -My grandmother raised my dad 85 00:03:53,166 --> 00:03:56,501 As a single parent, and they were very close. 86 00:03:56,570 --> 00:04:01,706 -My grandmother met a doctor and married him. 87 00:04:01,708 --> 00:04:06,278 And so there was money, and they had a nice house. 88 00:04:06,379 --> 00:04:07,879 They were doing better than average. 89 00:04:07,948 --> 00:04:09,514 They were doing fine. 90 00:04:09,583 --> 00:04:12,884 -As ed grows up, women find his good looks 91 00:04:12,953 --> 00:04:17,121 And strong, silent-type personality irresistible. 92 00:04:17,191 --> 00:04:20,124 -I remember seeing a picture when he was younger, 93 00:04:20,126 --> 00:04:23,528 Standing next to his blue corvette stingray, 94 00:04:23,597 --> 00:04:27,199 And it was definitely a striking statement that he made. 95 00:04:27,267 --> 00:04:29,233 -I wouldn't say he was a playboy. 96 00:04:29,369 --> 00:04:31,502 Well, maybe a little bit. 97 00:04:31,504 --> 00:04:33,605 -He had many relationships. 98 00:04:33,673 --> 00:04:35,873 Some women, he actually married. 99 00:04:35,943 --> 00:04:38,943 Two divorces. We were all from different moms. 100 00:04:39,012 --> 00:04:41,880 So, true bachelor life. [ chuckles ] 101 00:04:41,948 --> 00:04:45,417 -My father couldn't stay in one place 102 00:04:45,485 --> 00:04:47,419 For any length of time. 103 00:04:47,487 --> 00:04:49,454 He just liked to see the world, 104 00:04:49,522 --> 00:04:51,456 And he didn't want to be tied down. 105 00:04:51,591 --> 00:04:53,758 He was a restless soul. 106 00:04:53,760 --> 00:04:59,163 -My dad aspired to be a pilot because it gave him freedom. 107 00:04:59,233 --> 00:05:00,999 It was a passion of his, for sure. 108 00:05:01,067 --> 00:05:05,970 He was in his early 30s when he got his pilot's license. 109 00:05:06,039 --> 00:05:11,209 My father would also transport various goods 110 00:05:11,277 --> 00:05:12,877 From other countries -- 111 00:05:12,946 --> 00:05:15,379 Countries that you weren't really supposed to go to 112 00:05:15,449 --> 00:05:19,584 At that time -- cuba, colombia, venezuela. 113 00:05:19,652 --> 00:05:23,755 -He would tell me stories, snippets of missions 114 00:05:23,824 --> 00:05:26,658 That he would do, to fight drugs. 115 00:05:26,726 --> 00:05:28,993 He never really elaborated. 116 00:05:29,062 --> 00:05:30,262 [ seagulls crying ] 117 00:05:30,530 --> 00:05:33,197 -In his 50s, ed finds a new passion. 118 00:05:33,199 --> 00:05:37,469 He trades his love of flying for life on the open seas. 119 00:05:37,604 --> 00:05:40,271 -He started spending a lot of time 120 00:05:40,341 --> 00:05:43,742 Hanging out at a marina in homestead, 121 00:05:43,810 --> 00:05:48,847 And he had a couple of friends that were shrimp-boat captains. 122 00:05:48,915 --> 00:05:53,285 And so he got this crazy idea one day 123 00:05:53,553 --> 00:05:55,219 That that was what he was gonna do. 124 00:05:55,489 --> 00:05:57,489 Who does that? 125 00:05:57,624 --> 00:05:58,923 [ chuckles ] 126 00:05:58,992 --> 00:06:04,629 -Ed goes all-in, even choosing to live on a boat. 127 00:06:04,698 --> 00:06:08,800 But 12 years later, with a body on board, 128 00:06:08,869 --> 00:06:13,171 Did ed bozarth wade into troubled waters? 129 00:06:13,239 --> 00:06:19,811 ♪♪ 130 00:06:19,880 --> 00:06:23,982 -There was no real indication of a -- of a struggle. 131 00:06:24,050 --> 00:06:28,019 But they noticed that carpet had been taken out. 132 00:06:28,088 --> 00:06:31,689 They used luminol, and they sprayed the area, 133 00:06:31,758 --> 00:06:35,059 And it was determined that there was blood there. 134 00:06:35,128 --> 00:06:36,594 And it had also been determined 135 00:06:36,663 --> 00:06:39,297 That a strong chemical or cleaning fluid 136 00:06:39,433 --> 00:06:41,265 Was used to clean up that area. 137 00:06:41,335 --> 00:06:46,170 -We figured that that's where the actual homicide occurred. 138 00:06:46,240 --> 00:06:49,507 ♪♪ 139 00:06:49,643 --> 00:06:52,276 We did not find any type of weapon 140 00:06:52,278 --> 00:06:55,747 That we suspected would have been used in this homicide. 141 00:06:55,816 --> 00:06:57,582 [ camera shutter clicks ] 142 00:06:57,584 --> 00:07:01,485 And the investigators on board did notice family photographs. 143 00:07:01,621 --> 00:07:04,222 -They saw wedding photos of ed, 144 00:07:04,290 --> 00:07:08,292 Along with family photographs with two children on the boat. 145 00:07:08,294 --> 00:07:10,695 ♪♪ 146 00:07:10,764 --> 00:07:12,130 -Until they learn otherwise, 147 00:07:12,199 --> 00:07:14,332 The detectives operate under the assumption 148 00:07:14,468 --> 00:07:16,835 That the body belongs to ed bozarth. 149 00:07:16,903 --> 00:07:20,171 And based on the wedding photos and children's bedding, 150 00:07:20,240 --> 00:07:22,506 It's clear he didn't live alone. 151 00:07:22,642 --> 00:07:23,908 So, where are the others? 152 00:07:23,977 --> 00:07:26,711 Is it possible they're in danger and need help? 153 00:07:26,713 --> 00:07:29,247 Or, worse, is it too late? 154 00:07:29,583 --> 00:07:35,653 ♪♪ 155 00:07:35,722 --> 00:07:38,289 -I was working on the boat with my dad, 156 00:07:38,358 --> 00:07:41,425 And there was a girl that was hanging around the marina, 157 00:07:41,427 --> 00:07:44,262 That was lookin' for somewhere to be 158 00:07:44,330 --> 00:07:45,864 And somethin' to do. 159 00:07:45,932 --> 00:07:49,267 Her first name was denise. 160 00:07:49,335 --> 00:07:52,003 -Denise was a very hard worker, 161 00:07:52,072 --> 00:07:55,640 And that was one of the things that he liked about her. 162 00:07:55,642 --> 00:07:59,077 -She told me she was fresh from a divorce, 163 00:07:59,145 --> 00:08:01,980 Had two children. She had no custody. 164 00:08:02,048 --> 00:08:04,248 And she told me at the time 165 00:08:04,250 --> 00:08:08,352 That she was interested in getting her life back on track. 166 00:08:08,354 --> 00:08:11,756 -Denise is actually the same age as I am. 167 00:08:11,758 --> 00:08:14,458 So when my father met denise, 168 00:08:14,460 --> 00:08:19,497 She was all of 21 years old and he was near 50. 169 00:08:19,565 --> 00:08:23,934 Then, one night, my dad just said, "I'm dating her now. 170 00:08:23,936 --> 00:08:26,338 That's -- now she's my girlfriend." 171 00:08:26,406 --> 00:08:29,107 And I said, "okay." 172 00:08:29,175 --> 00:08:31,876 I thought he was going through a midlife crisis. 173 00:08:31,944 --> 00:08:35,613 -He had a thing for helping damsels in distress. 174 00:08:35,615 --> 00:08:40,251 I don't think he realized that he needed to be taken care of. 175 00:08:40,320 --> 00:08:43,855 But when she started taking care of him, 176 00:08:43,924 --> 00:08:45,389 He liked it. 177 00:08:45,459 --> 00:08:47,926 They loved each other. 178 00:08:47,994 --> 00:08:50,862 ♪♪ 179 00:08:50,931 --> 00:08:55,433 -When I heard my father was going to be having a baby, 180 00:08:55,502 --> 00:09:00,004 I was...Stunned. 181 00:09:00,073 --> 00:09:03,741 Surprisingly, he ran off and eloped with denise 182 00:09:03,810 --> 00:09:07,245 And did stay with her, and then cody was born. 183 00:09:07,313 --> 00:09:11,683 Eventually, my father purchased himself a sailboat -- 184 00:09:11,751 --> 00:09:13,451 A rather large one -- 185 00:09:13,519 --> 00:09:15,753 And he was livin' aboard the boat, 186 00:09:15,755 --> 00:09:18,890 Down in key largo, with denise and with cody. 187 00:09:18,958 --> 00:09:21,425 And then, when their baby ariel came along, 188 00:09:21,628 --> 00:09:23,094 With ariel, as well. 189 00:09:23,163 --> 00:09:25,229 They were in love with each other. 190 00:09:25,231 --> 00:09:29,200 They were living on this boat, living the good life. 191 00:09:29,268 --> 00:09:30,868 He was happy with that. 192 00:09:30,937 --> 00:09:35,139 -In 2005, ed finds himself landlocked 193 00:09:35,208 --> 00:09:37,775 When his beloved mother falls ill. 194 00:09:37,777 --> 00:09:40,378 He takes his entire family to live with her, 195 00:09:40,446 --> 00:09:42,113 Six hours north of the keys. 196 00:09:42,182 --> 00:09:44,416 When ed's mother dies in December, 197 00:09:44,484 --> 00:09:48,186 Ed longs to return with his family to life on the sea. 198 00:09:48,254 --> 00:09:51,555 He uses his inheritance to buy an even larger live-aboard 199 00:09:51,691 --> 00:09:53,925 And heads back to key largo. 200 00:09:53,993 --> 00:09:56,794 Home is a slip at gilbert's marina. 201 00:09:56,796 --> 00:10:00,131 And now ed's home is a crime scene. 202 00:10:00,200 --> 00:10:03,868 ♪♪ 203 00:10:03,937 --> 00:10:09,140 -A body -- most likely, the body of ed bozarth -- 204 00:10:09,209 --> 00:10:13,745 Stuffed in a sail bag, is not just an accidental death. 205 00:10:13,880 --> 00:10:15,413 You have to assume 206 00:10:15,481 --> 00:10:18,116 The rest of the family could be in danger, as well. 207 00:10:18,184 --> 00:10:21,319 -Would the offender, the killer, have a reason 208 00:10:21,387 --> 00:10:23,121 To come after her or their two small children? 209 00:10:23,189 --> 00:10:26,424 The immediate task was to track down family members. 210 00:10:26,492 --> 00:10:29,260 -They needed to make sure that they're safe. 211 00:10:29,329 --> 00:10:32,130 ♪♪ 212 00:10:36,836 --> 00:10:38,770 -He and denise were having an affair. 213 00:10:38,838 --> 00:10:43,775 -My father told me that he was picking up drugs 214 00:10:43,910 --> 00:10:45,910 And flying them back here. 215 00:10:45,912 --> 00:10:48,479 -Could have been someone sending a message -- 216 00:10:48,481 --> 00:10:51,715 A cartel member came back to kill a dea snitch. 217 00:10:51,785 --> 00:10:53,717 -The polygrapher comes out of the room 218 00:10:53,787 --> 00:10:58,456 And says, [laughs] "everything's a lie." 219 00:10:58,524 --> 00:11:02,794 ♪♪ 220 00:11:05,464 --> 00:11:08,065 ♪ 221 00:11:08,134 --> 00:11:11,002 -Seven hours after a body believed to be ed bozarth 222 00:11:11,070 --> 00:11:13,237 Is found on his boat in key largo, 223 00:11:13,306 --> 00:11:16,140 Investigators from the monroe county's sheriff's office 224 00:11:16,209 --> 00:11:18,342 Are trying to locate ed's family. 225 00:11:18,344 --> 00:11:21,312 Did something happen to them, as well? 226 00:11:21,381 --> 00:11:23,948 ♪♪ 227 00:11:23,950 --> 00:11:26,117 -People at marinas like gilbert's do get close. 228 00:11:26,186 --> 00:11:27,986 When you're living in that close proximity, 229 00:11:28,054 --> 00:11:29,954 People are gonna know what you're up to. 230 00:11:30,022 --> 00:11:33,091 -Law enforcement talked to the manager of the marina, 231 00:11:33,159 --> 00:11:35,393 Trying to find them. -He told us 232 00:11:35,461 --> 00:11:39,897 That no one had seen ed bozarth in the last few days, for sure. 233 00:11:39,966 --> 00:11:44,168 -He said denise had left a few days before 234 00:11:44,170 --> 00:11:46,237 And went to her parents' house. 235 00:11:46,306 --> 00:11:49,840 Her two young children had been picked up by her parents 236 00:11:49,842 --> 00:11:52,510 Approximately a week or two before. 237 00:11:52,578 --> 00:11:54,245 -We wanted to confirm this. 238 00:11:54,314 --> 00:11:58,048 -Ed's closest neighbor would have been david campbell. 239 00:11:58,118 --> 00:12:02,553 David campbell's boat was moored directly behind their boat. 240 00:12:02,555 --> 00:12:05,656 -Initially, our approach was that, "yeah, 241 00:12:05,725 --> 00:12:07,125 There's a dead body on the boat," 242 00:12:07,193 --> 00:12:09,927 But we did not disclose that it was a homicide. 243 00:12:09,929 --> 00:12:12,530 He didn't seem to be too fazed by the presence 244 00:12:12,532 --> 00:12:14,665 Of crime-scene tape and police vehicles and 245 00:12:14,667 --> 00:12:16,500 Cops walking all over the place. 246 00:12:16,502 --> 00:12:18,670 -We didn't mention ed bozarth. 247 00:12:18,872 --> 00:12:24,008 -He'd already determined the body on the boat was ed's. 248 00:12:24,077 --> 00:12:26,777 You might say that's odd. 249 00:12:26,780 --> 00:12:28,546 Dave campbell indicated 250 00:12:28,615 --> 00:12:31,549 That he knew both ed and denise quite well, 251 00:12:31,617 --> 00:12:33,985 That he talked to 'em almost every day. 252 00:12:34,053 --> 00:12:37,288 He said that denise planned on leaving ed, 253 00:12:37,357 --> 00:12:39,924 And she didn't want her kids to be there. 254 00:12:40,059 --> 00:12:42,293 So denise reached out to her parents, 255 00:12:42,362 --> 00:12:46,030 Who lived in defuniak springs, in the panhandle of florida. 256 00:12:46,098 --> 00:12:48,566 The kids were picked up about a week earlier 257 00:12:48,769 --> 00:12:50,368 By the grandparents. 258 00:12:50,436 --> 00:12:53,938 He last saw denise on the Saturday, June 23rd, 259 00:12:54,073 --> 00:12:55,439 When she left the marina. 260 00:12:55,508 --> 00:12:57,475 -Denise had told him 261 00:12:57,543 --> 00:12:59,477 That she was having problems with ed. 262 00:12:59,545 --> 00:13:02,746 That could be a big factor in our investigation. 263 00:13:02,748 --> 00:13:04,515 But then mr. Campbell told us 264 00:13:04,584 --> 00:13:07,285 That ed had a firearm that he kept on the boat. 265 00:13:07,353 --> 00:13:09,787 -When he offers up this information, 266 00:13:09,989 --> 00:13:12,556 We just don't take it for face value. 267 00:13:12,626 --> 00:13:15,293 But we couldn't find a gun. 268 00:13:15,361 --> 00:13:19,863 -We picked up on david campbell's relationship 269 00:13:19,933 --> 00:13:23,267 With ed bozarth as being, uh, nonfriendly. 270 00:13:23,336 --> 00:13:26,437 You could tell he obviously did not like ed. 271 00:13:26,506 --> 00:13:28,406 They did not get along. 272 00:13:28,474 --> 00:13:31,342 -The investigators now have two important leads to follow. 273 00:13:31,411 --> 00:13:33,711 One, there was clearly no love lost 274 00:13:33,779 --> 00:13:37,415 Between ed bozarth and his neighbor david campbell. 275 00:13:37,483 --> 00:13:41,552 And two, it appears that ed and denise were having trouble. 276 00:13:41,554 --> 00:13:43,687 The detectives keep david talking. 277 00:13:43,757 --> 00:13:48,960 -He said that denise complained to him that ed had hit her. 278 00:13:49,095 --> 00:13:52,063 And she showed him a black eye one time. 279 00:13:52,131 --> 00:13:55,433 He seemed to be very close to denise. 280 00:13:55,501 --> 00:13:59,337 So, was he hiding something about his relationship with her? 281 00:13:59,405 --> 00:14:02,039 -Hoping to gain a deeper understanding 282 00:14:02,041 --> 00:14:04,308 Of denise and ed's relationship, 283 00:14:04,377 --> 00:14:06,811 Detectives mark coleman and terry smith 284 00:14:06,879 --> 00:14:08,847 Head north to florida's panhandle. 285 00:14:08,981 --> 00:14:10,882 During the 10-hour drive, 286 00:14:10,983 --> 00:14:14,152 One important question is put to rest. 287 00:14:14,220 --> 00:14:15,853 ♪♪ 288 00:14:15,856 --> 00:14:21,325 -The medical examiner determined the identity of the body. 289 00:14:21,327 --> 00:14:26,030 He had actually removed the fingers from the body. 290 00:14:26,165 --> 00:14:28,399 And then they inflate them with saline solution. 291 00:14:28,468 --> 00:14:30,935 And from that, they're able to roll the prints. 292 00:14:31,071 --> 00:14:34,138 The fingerprints were that of ed bozarth, 293 00:14:34,140 --> 00:14:35,539 The owner of the boat. 294 00:14:35,541 --> 00:14:39,110 -Obviously, a full autopsy was scheduled. 295 00:14:39,178 --> 00:14:41,279 We wanted to get the cause of death. 296 00:14:41,347 --> 00:14:43,181 ♪♪ 297 00:14:43,249 --> 00:14:46,084 -When the detectives arrive at denise's parents' home 298 00:14:46,218 --> 00:14:48,552 The next morning, ed's young children 299 00:14:48,554 --> 00:14:50,654 Are just learning the heartbreaking news 300 00:14:50,724 --> 00:14:52,756 Of their father's passing. 301 00:14:52,758 --> 00:14:56,627 -I remember my grandparents -- they just -- you know, 302 00:14:56,696 --> 00:14:58,696 They were just kind of looking at the table. 303 00:14:58,698 --> 00:15:02,200 But my mom was crying. 304 00:15:02,268 --> 00:15:05,503 I sat down, and they told me -- 305 00:15:05,571 --> 00:15:07,171 They were like "your father passed away." 306 00:15:07,240 --> 00:15:10,641 I wanted something, you know, to, you know, prove 307 00:15:10,643 --> 00:15:13,444 That he was gone, 'cause as a kid, you know, 308 00:15:13,513 --> 00:15:17,114 You just -- you kind of feel like you still feel them there. 309 00:15:17,116 --> 00:15:20,451 [ clears throat ] 310 00:15:20,520 --> 00:15:23,721 So, I was -- I was really holding on to that. 311 00:15:23,789 --> 00:15:25,857 [ sighs ] 312 00:15:26,059 --> 00:15:29,060 -When we met the family, 313 00:15:29,128 --> 00:15:32,430 The mood of the situation was, uh, really quiet. 314 00:15:32,498 --> 00:15:37,535 We interviewed denise first. She didn't seem nervous. 315 00:15:37,603 --> 00:15:39,737 But she didn't seem overly inquisitive 316 00:15:39,805 --> 00:15:41,539 About what was going on. 317 00:16:01,794 --> 00:16:04,395 I expected a lot more emotion out of her, 318 00:16:04,464 --> 00:16:08,132 And more questions, and we weren't met with that. 319 00:16:08,267 --> 00:16:11,235 It was strange, you know? 320 00:16:11,304 --> 00:16:12,904 -We all grieve differently, 321 00:16:13,172 --> 00:16:14,972 And denise's lack of emotion could be 322 00:16:15,108 --> 00:16:18,576 From the shock of learning about her husband's grisly murder. 323 00:16:18,644 --> 00:16:20,744 And while no marriage is perfect, 324 00:16:20,813 --> 00:16:23,180 Denise and ed were together for 10 years 325 00:16:23,249 --> 00:16:25,316 And share two children. 326 00:16:25,384 --> 00:16:26,918 Surely there were good times. 327 00:16:27,120 --> 00:16:29,587 So, when did things start to go sour? 328 00:16:29,655 --> 00:16:31,689 ♪♪ 329 00:16:31,757 --> 00:16:38,196 -They were living on a 38-foot sailboat. 330 00:16:38,330 --> 00:16:40,831 Then, my grandmother was sick. 331 00:16:40,900 --> 00:16:44,335 My dad was a very devoted son. 332 00:16:44,403 --> 00:16:46,737 He actually moved his whole family 333 00:16:46,806 --> 00:16:49,773 Into the house with her, to help take care of her. 334 00:16:49,775 --> 00:16:52,209 -Denise had a taste of the good life. 335 00:16:52,278 --> 00:16:54,545 -My grandma had a pool, 336 00:16:54,613 --> 00:16:57,548 She had a nice house, nice neighborhood. 337 00:16:57,617 --> 00:16:59,717 Yeah, denise wanted to live there. 338 00:16:59,785 --> 00:17:06,758 -And then my grandmother passed away December 5, 2005. 339 00:17:06,826 --> 00:17:10,761 -My father was given the option 340 00:17:10,830 --> 00:17:15,899 To continue living in her home for as long as he'd like, 341 00:17:15,969 --> 00:17:19,637 But he wanted to return to living at the sailboat 342 00:17:19,705 --> 00:17:23,106 Down in key largo. 343 00:17:23,176 --> 00:17:25,809 Denise wasn't any too happy about that, 344 00:17:25,879 --> 00:17:28,312 But that was my father's decision. 345 00:17:40,326 --> 00:17:42,259 For someone who's used to living on land, 346 00:17:42,328 --> 00:17:43,861 To be a live-aboard, 347 00:17:43,929 --> 00:17:45,929 They have to make some lifestyle changes. 348 00:17:45,999 --> 00:17:48,232 You don't have a lot of room. 349 00:17:48,234 --> 00:17:50,201 -Living on a boat is a very tough life. 350 00:17:50,269 --> 00:17:52,970 Even basic things like plumbing and electricity, 351 00:17:53,038 --> 00:17:54,372 That's difficult. 352 00:17:54,440 --> 00:17:56,707 -The detectives then change direction 353 00:17:56,776 --> 00:17:58,342 And tread lightly on the subject 354 00:17:58,344 --> 00:18:01,279 Of denise's relationship with ed. 355 00:18:13,893 --> 00:18:16,860 -"david" as in david campbell. 356 00:18:16,930 --> 00:18:18,762 The investigators already sensed 357 00:18:18,831 --> 00:18:21,765 That david and ed had a hostile relationship. 358 00:18:21,834 --> 00:18:25,636 But they want to know if denise thinks there's more to it. 359 00:18:53,466 --> 00:18:56,900 -Learning that david has access to a weapon 360 00:18:56,902 --> 00:18:58,368 Grabs their interest. 361 00:18:58,438 --> 00:19:00,838 But until the full autopsy results come in, 362 00:19:00,906 --> 00:19:04,442 The detectives don't actually know what killed ed. 363 00:19:04,510 --> 00:19:07,478 For now, they'll need to bring david in 364 00:19:07,546 --> 00:19:09,280 For more formal questioning. 365 00:19:09,415 --> 00:19:12,283 And as denise's interview comes to a close, 366 00:19:12,418 --> 00:19:15,419 She catches the investigators off guard. 367 00:19:26,532 --> 00:19:28,131 -There are known cases out there, 368 00:19:28,334 --> 00:19:32,003 Of an informant working for the federal government 369 00:19:32,071 --> 00:19:33,971 Ending up being killed. 370 00:19:34,039 --> 00:19:39,310 It's something that we couldn't deny in this case, or ignore. 371 00:19:39,445 --> 00:19:41,845 -Denise claims to know nothing more 372 00:19:41,847 --> 00:19:45,116 About ed's alleged clandestine flights, 373 00:19:45,184 --> 00:19:47,484 But denise's father, wayne morrison, 374 00:19:47,553 --> 00:19:50,454 Who served 30 years as a florida state trooper, 375 00:19:50,456 --> 00:19:52,490 Just might. 376 00:20:09,342 --> 00:20:10,741 -If that was the story, 377 00:20:10,810 --> 00:20:12,509 It could have been someone sending a message. 378 00:20:12,578 --> 00:20:14,244 Could have been a cartel member 379 00:20:14,246 --> 00:20:17,048 That came back 20 years later to kill a dea snitch. 380 00:20:17,116 --> 00:20:19,983 -The cartel never forgets. 381 00:20:20,053 --> 00:20:22,587 ♪♪ 382 00:20:26,692 --> 00:20:28,959 ♪ 383 00:20:29,028 --> 00:20:32,195 -Two days into the investigation of ed bozarth's murder, 384 00:20:32,398 --> 00:20:35,366 The detectives grapple with a mysterious question: 385 00:20:35,434 --> 00:20:38,635 Was ed a former dea informant? 386 00:20:38,704 --> 00:20:42,173 And, if so, did his past come back to haunt him? 387 00:20:42,241 --> 00:20:44,307 The theory might sound far-fetched 388 00:20:44,377 --> 00:20:47,511 In any other place except the florida keys. 389 00:20:47,580 --> 00:20:50,714 -When a lot of people think of south florida, 390 00:20:50,783 --> 00:20:52,550 Miami, the florida keys, they think of 391 00:20:52,618 --> 00:20:55,453 The "cocaine cowboys" days, "miami vice." 392 00:20:55,455 --> 00:20:57,455 But forget about the '70s and '80s. 393 00:20:57,457 --> 00:20:59,190 I mean, the keys have been a haven for smuggling 394 00:20:59,258 --> 00:21:02,493 Since the pirate days. It still does attract people 395 00:21:02,628 --> 00:21:03,994 Who are running away from their past. 396 00:21:04,063 --> 00:21:06,897 People think you come here and you just disappear. 397 00:21:06,966 --> 00:21:08,966 ♪♪ 398 00:21:09,034 --> 00:21:10,567 -My father told me 399 00:21:10,636 --> 00:21:13,070 That he was subcontracting for the dea, 400 00:21:13,138 --> 00:21:17,841 That he was picking up drugs and flying them back here. 401 00:21:17,910 --> 00:21:21,879 -If he really was an informant for dea, 402 00:21:21,947 --> 00:21:24,047 Maybe that's why he chose to live on a boat 403 00:21:24,049 --> 00:21:26,950 And live off the grid, so to speak. 404 00:21:26,952 --> 00:21:29,386 Maybe he was trying to live a lifestyle 405 00:21:29,522 --> 00:21:31,421 Where he couldn't be tracked. 406 00:21:31,424 --> 00:21:34,024 I have worked other investigations 407 00:21:34,093 --> 00:21:36,427 Where a drug informant is discovered, 408 00:21:36,495 --> 00:21:38,562 And the cartel have killed him, 409 00:21:38,564 --> 00:21:40,431 And have killed him many years later. 410 00:21:40,566 --> 00:21:44,568 -Did ed bozarth meet the same fate? 411 00:21:44,637 --> 00:21:46,503 -One of our narcotics detectives, 412 00:21:46,572 --> 00:21:50,073 He had some connections to the miami office of dea, 413 00:21:50,143 --> 00:21:54,111 So he was reaching out to them on information about ed bozarth. 414 00:21:54,179 --> 00:21:58,982 -The results of the autopsy came in on July 3rd. 415 00:21:58,984 --> 00:22:02,853 Ed had died of blunt trauma to his head. 416 00:22:02,855 --> 00:22:05,022 So he just wasn't hit once. 417 00:22:05,090 --> 00:22:06,990 There were seven blows to his head. 418 00:22:06,992 --> 00:22:09,793 -There were circular marks on the head, 419 00:22:09,795 --> 00:22:11,362 And that led to the conclusion 420 00:22:11,497 --> 00:22:13,797 That it was the end of a hammer 421 00:22:13,799 --> 00:22:16,667 That was used as the murder weapon. 422 00:22:16,736 --> 00:22:18,469 ♪♪ 423 00:22:18,604 --> 00:22:20,771 -The detectives know what they're looking for. 424 00:22:20,840 --> 00:22:23,974 Now it's a question of where to find it. 425 00:22:24,042 --> 00:22:26,477 The murder weapon could be anywhere, 426 00:22:26,545 --> 00:22:28,812 Including underwater. 427 00:22:28,881 --> 00:22:31,849 -I had my dive-team leader bring the team up 428 00:22:31,917 --> 00:22:33,550 To scour the bottom of that marina, 429 00:22:33,619 --> 00:22:35,085 Around the boat. 430 00:22:35,154 --> 00:22:38,055 -It was 6- to 8-foot deep. It wasn't real deep. 431 00:22:38,123 --> 00:22:40,123 But you have silt, 432 00:22:40,125 --> 00:22:43,294 And anything could have sunken down into the mud. 433 00:22:43,362 --> 00:22:46,930 -No hammer was found, no suspicious object was found 434 00:22:46,999 --> 00:22:49,099 That could be considered a weapon. 435 00:22:49,101 --> 00:22:52,636 -So far, detectives have zero physical evidence 436 00:22:52,705 --> 00:22:55,439 And one possible cartel connection. 437 00:22:55,574 --> 00:22:57,274 But they also need to learn more 438 00:22:57,410 --> 00:22:59,276 About ed's relationship with denise, 439 00:22:59,344 --> 00:23:03,847 And ed's relationship with his neighbor david campbell. 440 00:23:03,916 --> 00:23:06,584 So they head back to the marina. 441 00:23:16,061 --> 00:23:19,129 -We learned that ed bozarth was sort of considered 442 00:23:19,198 --> 00:23:21,732 A cantankerous old man, stayed to himself. 443 00:23:21,801 --> 00:23:23,700 But at one time, he and david campbell 444 00:23:23,769 --> 00:23:26,803 Were pretty close... 445 00:23:26,872 --> 00:23:29,206 Until the rumors started up. 446 00:23:29,475 --> 00:23:32,576 ♪♪ 447 00:23:46,926 --> 00:23:48,892 -Everybody in the marina [chuckles] 448 00:23:48,961 --> 00:23:53,230 Were aware that denise and david were quite close. 449 00:23:53,298 --> 00:23:55,332 -Our investigation established 450 00:23:55,468 --> 00:23:57,834 That david campbell and denise bozarth 451 00:23:57,903 --> 00:24:00,437 Were having a sexual relationship. 452 00:24:00,639 --> 00:24:04,107 This started after dave campbell's wife died 453 00:24:04,176 --> 00:24:07,711 In December of 2006. 454 00:24:07,780 --> 00:24:10,113 -David campbell failed to mention any of this 455 00:24:10,182 --> 00:24:11,582 To the detectives. 456 00:24:11,650 --> 00:24:14,685 So, did this contentious love triangle turn deadly? 457 00:24:14,753 --> 00:24:16,853 Now the investigators want to know: 458 00:24:16,922 --> 00:24:19,189 What else did david leave out? 459 00:24:19,258 --> 00:24:21,425 ♪♪ 460 00:24:21,494 --> 00:24:26,497 -On July 5th, we went back and reinterviewed david campbell. 461 00:25:13,178 --> 00:25:14,712 -We were trying to see if he'd slip up 462 00:25:14,846 --> 00:25:17,180 And give an admission 463 00:25:17,182 --> 00:25:19,282 That he and denise were having an affair. 464 00:25:19,352 --> 00:25:22,786 -David campbell denied and said, "no, no." 465 00:25:22,855 --> 00:25:24,955 It's obvious he's not telling the truth. 466 00:25:25,024 --> 00:25:29,660 And so, yes, david campbell was looked at as a suspect. 467 00:25:48,313 --> 00:25:51,815 ♪♪ 468 00:25:54,218 --> 00:25:57,487 ♪ 469 00:25:57,556 --> 00:25:59,790 -So far, david campbell is tight-lipped 470 00:25:59,858 --> 00:26:02,159 About his affair with denise bozarth. 471 00:26:02,227 --> 00:26:05,162 But he's not shy about sharing his dislike for ed. 472 00:26:05,230 --> 00:26:08,065 Still, even though david has motive, 473 00:26:08,133 --> 00:26:10,033 Was docked behind ed's boat, 474 00:26:10,035 --> 00:26:13,336 And knew that ed was alone on the night he was murdered, 475 00:26:13,406 --> 00:26:16,373 There's no physical evidence to tie david to the crime. 476 00:26:16,609 --> 00:26:18,943 ♪♪ 477 00:26:24,116 --> 00:26:25,882 -I didn't find mr campbell credible. 478 00:26:25,951 --> 00:26:30,286 I had suspicions about him from the first moment I met him. 479 00:26:30,356 --> 00:26:32,022 -Investigators wanted to go up 480 00:26:32,091 --> 00:26:34,457 And talk to denise again. 481 00:26:34,527 --> 00:26:36,894 Maybe she would be more willing to tell the truth, 482 00:26:36,962 --> 00:26:38,962 That they were having an affair. 483 00:26:39,031 --> 00:26:42,432 -While detectives gear up for another trip to the panhandle, 484 00:26:42,434 --> 00:26:46,303 Ed's adult children are just now learning the news 485 00:26:46,371 --> 00:26:47,938 Of their father's death, 486 00:26:48,006 --> 00:26:51,274 Five days after his body was found. 487 00:26:51,276 --> 00:26:55,245 -I had gotten an e-mail notification from denise. 488 00:26:55,314 --> 00:26:58,081 Charles was c.C.'d in the same e-mail. 489 00:26:58,083 --> 00:27:01,352 And the subject line simply stated "your dad." 490 00:27:01,420 --> 00:27:03,220 And I click on it, 491 00:27:03,288 --> 00:27:08,625 And it says, "your father is no longer alive. 492 00:27:08,761 --> 00:27:13,496 Sorry about that. Love, denise." 493 00:27:13,498 --> 00:27:16,233 ♪♪ 494 00:27:16,301 --> 00:27:19,836 And I was stunned. [ sighs ] 495 00:27:19,905 --> 00:27:25,775 -It was very shocking. It was very cold and distant. 496 00:27:25,778 --> 00:27:28,311 -The very first thing that I did 497 00:27:28,313 --> 00:27:32,783 Was to call the monroe county sheriff's department. 498 00:27:32,918 --> 00:27:36,019 "did he have an accident?" 499 00:27:36,088 --> 00:27:40,790 And the detective, he said, "oh, no, this is a homicide." 500 00:27:40,926 --> 00:27:43,860 As ed's family struggles to come to terms 501 00:27:43,862 --> 00:27:45,596 With the news of his passing, 502 00:27:45,664 --> 00:27:47,230 The monroe county sheriff's office 503 00:27:47,299 --> 00:27:49,799 Hears back from their dea contacts 504 00:27:49,801 --> 00:27:53,937 About ed's possible past as a drug informant. 505 00:27:54,006 --> 00:27:57,307 -The dea representatives that we reached out to 506 00:27:57,376 --> 00:27:59,109 Would not confirm that ed had worked 507 00:27:59,178 --> 00:28:00,811 As an informant for the agency. 508 00:28:00,946 --> 00:28:02,679 But they would not deny it either. 509 00:28:02,815 --> 00:28:05,115 We didn't ignore the possibility. 510 00:28:05,184 --> 00:28:08,085 But, say it was a cartel hit. 511 00:28:08,153 --> 00:28:10,487 You would expect a gunshot 512 00:28:10,555 --> 00:28:12,355 When there's something like that. 513 00:28:12,357 --> 00:28:15,225 -When law enforcement sees multiple blows to the head 514 00:28:15,294 --> 00:28:17,961 As cause of death, that does indicate, usually, 515 00:28:18,030 --> 00:28:19,896 It's someone close to the victim, 516 00:28:19,965 --> 00:28:22,399 And it does indicate rage, anger. 517 00:28:22,467 --> 00:28:25,101 So now we're really 518 00:28:25,170 --> 00:28:29,672 Focused in on denise bozarth and david campbell. 519 00:28:29,674 --> 00:28:31,141 -Without proof, however, 520 00:28:31,210 --> 00:28:34,377 The investigators need to find a way forward. 521 00:28:34,379 --> 00:28:37,414 But a critical witness finds them first. 522 00:28:37,482 --> 00:28:41,218 -There was a good friend of denise and ed -- bonnie. 523 00:28:41,286 --> 00:28:44,655 And bonnie lived, for a short period of time, 524 00:28:44,857 --> 00:28:48,491 On the boat, two weeks before his death. 525 00:28:48,561 --> 00:28:50,527 -Bonnie colon came forward. 526 00:28:50,595 --> 00:28:52,462 She saw something online. 527 00:28:52,531 --> 00:28:54,231 It said "ed bozarth dead," and she thought 528 00:28:54,299 --> 00:28:56,133 How terrible that was, and then she said 529 00:28:56,201 --> 00:28:58,001 That, you know, denise had, like, 530 00:28:58,003 --> 00:29:01,038 Kind of talked about horrible things. 531 00:29:39,177 --> 00:29:40,743 -Bonnie specifically revealed 532 00:29:40,745 --> 00:29:43,780 That denise was having an affair with dave campbell 533 00:29:43,849 --> 00:29:46,283 And that she would act as a lookout. 534 00:30:09,007 --> 00:30:12,208 -My grandmother had a rather large trust fund 535 00:30:12,277 --> 00:30:15,345 That was to be inherited upon my father's death. 536 00:30:15,414 --> 00:30:18,715 And certainly, everyone in the family knew it. 537 00:30:18,783 --> 00:30:20,817 -There was this motive that we learned 538 00:30:20,885 --> 00:30:23,620 Why denise might want her husband dead. 539 00:30:23,688 --> 00:30:27,424 -But bonnie doesn't stop there. 540 00:30:40,472 --> 00:30:42,973 -But what about denise and david's claims 541 00:30:43,108 --> 00:30:46,109 That ed was abusive towards denise? 542 00:31:04,729 --> 00:31:07,497 -Talking to this bonnie, we were quite shocked. 543 00:31:07,566 --> 00:31:08,831 And now it's, like, 544 00:31:08,901 --> 00:31:11,168 The investigation gets really focused. 545 00:31:22,548 --> 00:31:25,215 -That tells us that if she were to go on the boat, 546 00:31:25,284 --> 00:31:27,117 She would have discovered a dead body, 547 00:31:27,185 --> 00:31:28,986 And that denise knew that there was a dead body, 548 00:31:29,120 --> 00:31:31,254 Because she was the one that killed ed. 549 00:31:31,323 --> 00:31:33,257 ♪♪ 550 00:31:36,461 --> 00:31:38,295 -Denise was the only person 551 00:31:38,363 --> 00:31:39,996 Who would have committed this murder. 552 00:31:40,132 --> 00:31:41,898 But the case is circumstantial. 553 00:31:42,033 --> 00:31:44,267 -This case went cold for years. 554 00:31:44,336 --> 00:31:46,837 -Then, new information was revealed. 555 00:31:47,072 --> 00:31:48,405 -This is what we needed. 556 00:31:52,576 --> 00:31:56,212 ♪ 557 00:31:56,281 --> 00:31:59,249 -10 days after ed bozarth is found beaten to death 558 00:31:59,317 --> 00:32:02,185 On his live-aboard boat, a witness named bonnie 559 00:32:02,254 --> 00:32:04,721 Comes forward with some damning information. 560 00:32:04,789 --> 00:32:07,390 Not only does bonnie provide the investigators 561 00:32:07,459 --> 00:32:10,460 With a potential motive, but she also confirms 562 00:32:10,529 --> 00:32:13,063 Denise's affair with david campbell 563 00:32:13,131 --> 00:32:15,165 And claims that denise talked openly 564 00:32:15,233 --> 00:32:18,601 About wanting to kill ed. With this new lead, 565 00:32:18,603 --> 00:32:21,671 The detectives plan to take another crack at denise, 566 00:32:21,740 --> 00:32:24,407 But this time, with a polygraph. 567 00:32:24,409 --> 00:32:27,944 -Even though the results aren't admissible in court 568 00:32:28,013 --> 00:32:30,147 In a criminal case it's an effective tool. 569 00:32:30,215 --> 00:32:32,348 Oftentimes, we can have a suspect break down 570 00:32:32,417 --> 00:32:34,284 And confess to a crime. 571 00:32:34,352 --> 00:32:36,253 -Denise complies, 572 00:32:36,321 --> 00:32:38,955 But has plenty to say to the examiners 573 00:32:39,024 --> 00:32:42,059 Before the test is even administered. 574 00:33:20,865 --> 00:33:23,432 -She still denied having any relationship -- 575 00:33:23,434 --> 00:33:24,835 Any type of sexual relationship -- 576 00:33:24,903 --> 00:33:26,836 With david campbell, which is totally inconsistent 577 00:33:26,838 --> 00:33:29,172 With the information that we already had. 578 00:33:49,494 --> 00:33:51,762 -When denise sat down for the polygraph, 579 00:33:51,830 --> 00:33:55,165 I -- I've never seen someone shake so much. 580 00:33:55,233 --> 00:33:57,567 She was very fidgety. 581 00:33:57,636 --> 00:33:59,569 She couldn't sit still at the table, 582 00:33:59,638 --> 00:34:03,005 She had -- her leg was just going. 583 00:34:03,141 --> 00:34:05,041 After she completed the test, 584 00:34:05,109 --> 00:34:06,709 The polygrapher comes out of the room 585 00:34:06,778 --> 00:34:12,182 And says, "I -- everything here indicates she's lying." 586 00:34:12,317 --> 00:34:14,184 We go, "about what? What question?" 587 00:34:14,319 --> 00:34:15,986 "all of them." [ laughs ] 588 00:34:16,054 --> 00:34:18,588 "everything's a lie. Everything she say is a lie." 589 00:34:18,657 --> 00:34:22,458 ♪♪ 590 00:34:22,527 --> 00:34:24,895 -The results of the polygraph point to denise. 591 00:34:25,097 --> 00:34:27,330 Denise points to david. 592 00:34:27,399 --> 00:34:30,633 So, is it one, the other, or both? 593 00:34:30,702 --> 00:34:33,870 The investigators again turn to the polygraph, 594 00:34:33,938 --> 00:34:35,806 Hoping to get to the truth. 595 00:34:35,874 --> 00:34:38,274 ♪♪ 596 00:34:38,343 --> 00:34:40,443 -During the polygraph of david campbell, 597 00:34:40,512 --> 00:34:42,612 He's asked four or five different ways, 598 00:34:42,681 --> 00:34:45,482 Was he involved in ed bozarth's murder, 599 00:34:45,550 --> 00:34:47,617 And his answer was, "no, no, no." 600 00:34:47,686 --> 00:34:50,720 And the polygrapher said he's telling the truth. 601 00:34:50,789 --> 00:34:52,955 -The results weren't showing deception 602 00:34:52,957 --> 00:34:55,291 During the actual polygraph, but, then during a break, 603 00:34:55,360 --> 00:34:57,894 He kind of, off the side there, told a female detective 604 00:34:57,896 --> 00:34:59,962 That he was having a sexual relationship 605 00:35:00,199 --> 00:35:01,664 With denise bozarth, 606 00:35:01,666 --> 00:35:04,467 And it had been going on since his wife had died. 607 00:35:04,536 --> 00:35:07,370 -After the polygraph of david campbell, 608 00:35:07,372 --> 00:35:09,539 We really focused in on denise. 609 00:35:09,608 --> 00:35:12,875 -Denise, by all process of elimination, 610 00:35:12,944 --> 00:35:15,912 Was the only person who would have committed this murder. 611 00:35:15,981 --> 00:35:20,383 -I believe denise's motive to kill her husband was the money, 612 00:35:20,385 --> 00:35:22,619 And I think she no longer wanted to be with ed. 613 00:35:22,687 --> 00:35:26,522 -She was just tired of being on that boat. 614 00:35:26,591 --> 00:35:29,159 -But the case is circumstantial. 615 00:35:29,227 --> 00:35:31,360 Police did not recover a murder weapon. 616 00:35:31,430 --> 00:35:33,630 -You can get dna evidence, sure, you know, 617 00:35:33,698 --> 00:35:35,665 But what's that gonna prove, because she lived there. 618 00:35:35,734 --> 00:35:39,035 -Without solid forensic evidence or witnesses 619 00:35:39,104 --> 00:35:41,904 Who can place denise on the boat at the time of the murder, 620 00:35:41,973 --> 00:35:46,008 There's nothing that directly ties her to the crime. 621 00:35:46,078 --> 00:35:47,544 -We got to be able to prove a case 622 00:35:47,612 --> 00:35:49,079 Beyond a reasonable doubt. 623 00:35:49,281 --> 00:35:51,147 Could we do that? 624 00:35:51,283 --> 00:35:53,884 -That's the big question. 625 00:35:53,952 --> 00:35:55,685 Any prosecutor knows, 626 00:35:55,754 --> 00:35:58,020 You only get one shot at a conviction. 627 00:35:58,022 --> 00:35:59,522 And in this case, 628 00:35:59,591 --> 00:36:01,992 The d.A.'s office isn't ready to shoot that shot. 629 00:36:02,227 --> 00:36:03,793 At this point, 630 00:36:03,862 --> 00:36:06,763 They have no choice but to play the long game. 631 00:36:06,831 --> 00:36:11,768 -This case went cold for years without anything happening. 632 00:36:11,836 --> 00:36:14,236 -The family was getting very frustrated. 633 00:36:14,239 --> 00:36:18,174 They felt, in their minds they knew denise had done it. 634 00:36:18,243 --> 00:36:20,443 And they wanted denise prosecuted. 635 00:36:20,512 --> 00:36:23,079 -We just wanted to make sure, you know, 636 00:36:23,147 --> 00:36:25,782 That there wasn't something that could be done 637 00:36:25,850 --> 00:36:29,385 To get these wheels of justice spinning again. 638 00:36:29,387 --> 00:36:31,854 ♪♪ 639 00:36:31,856 --> 00:36:34,857 -About four years later we had a change in leadership, 640 00:36:34,926 --> 00:36:38,028 And there was just renewed interest among that leadership 641 00:36:38,096 --> 00:36:39,696 To pursue this case again. 642 00:36:39,764 --> 00:36:42,332 -A different detective was assigned to the case, 643 00:36:42,400 --> 00:36:44,233 And new information was revealed 644 00:36:44,235 --> 00:36:46,669 During his follow-up investigation. 645 00:36:46,671 --> 00:36:49,772 -Sometimes time can help you. 646 00:36:49,774 --> 00:36:52,775 Relationships change. And they did go back 647 00:36:52,844 --> 00:36:55,345 And reinterview several of the original witnesses. 648 00:36:55,480 --> 00:36:57,413 Bonnie was reinterviewed. 649 00:36:57,415 --> 00:37:01,017 And in 2011, david campbell was reinterviewed. 650 00:37:01,085 --> 00:37:02,919 He admitted he lied. 651 00:37:02,987 --> 00:37:04,821 He admitted that he didn't tell the truth, 652 00:37:04,889 --> 00:37:08,158 That he was trying to protect denise at that time. 653 00:37:08,360 --> 00:37:11,861 This is much different than original interviews with him. 654 00:37:11,930 --> 00:37:15,564 He's now telling us that denise wanted ed killed; 655 00:37:15,566 --> 00:37:19,502 She's offered him $10,000 to kill ed. 656 00:37:19,504 --> 00:37:21,638 This is what we needed. 657 00:37:21,706 --> 00:37:23,607 ♪♪ 658 00:37:26,243 --> 00:37:28,278 ♪ 659 00:37:28,413 --> 00:37:30,980 -Five years after the murder of ed bozarth, 660 00:37:31,049 --> 00:37:34,651 His widow's former lover, david campbell, admits 661 00:37:34,719 --> 00:37:37,119 That denise offered him money to kill ed, 662 00:37:37,389 --> 00:37:39,021 But he refused. 663 00:37:39,091 --> 00:37:40,723 And with that, 664 00:37:40,792 --> 00:37:44,360 The detectives arrest denise on March 15, 2012, 665 00:37:44,363 --> 00:37:47,463 And charge her with first-degree murder. 666 00:37:47,465 --> 00:37:50,800 But will she finally tell the truth? 667 00:37:50,869 --> 00:37:53,470 -We needed a confession, basically, from denise, 668 00:37:53,604 --> 00:37:55,605 Because we still have more questions. 669 00:38:13,158 --> 00:38:17,426 -Only david campbell ever said he saw a black eye. 670 00:38:17,562 --> 00:38:19,629 Nobody else in the marina ever saw 671 00:38:19,697 --> 00:38:21,831 Any signs of physical abuse. 672 00:38:21,900 --> 00:38:24,867 -If denise was abused, it would be hard for me to think 673 00:38:24,936 --> 00:38:27,804 That people wouldn't see it in the marina. 674 00:38:27,872 --> 00:38:29,772 It's such a confined community, 675 00:38:29,841 --> 00:38:32,708 People would see physical markings on her, 676 00:38:32,710 --> 00:38:34,076 People would hear the fights, 677 00:38:34,145 --> 00:38:36,446 And no one reported to law enforcement 678 00:38:36,514 --> 00:38:39,482 Hearing that or seeing anything. 679 00:39:01,139 --> 00:39:03,440 -She did say that she woke up 680 00:39:03,574 --> 00:39:06,743 And saw ed standing over her with a gun. 681 00:39:06,811 --> 00:39:09,812 She felt fear for her life, 682 00:39:09,881 --> 00:39:11,747 And grabbed a hammer that was nearby, 683 00:39:11,816 --> 00:39:13,816 Ready to defend herself. 684 00:39:13,885 --> 00:39:18,254 -Her story didn't fit the autopsy. 685 00:39:18,390 --> 00:39:20,690 All the blows were to the back of the head. 686 00:39:20,759 --> 00:39:23,726 We believed that he was in bed and was sound asleep 687 00:39:23,728 --> 00:39:25,427 At the time of the attack. 688 00:39:25,497 --> 00:39:28,031 And no gun was ever found on the boat. 689 00:39:28,099 --> 00:39:32,068 -She told police that she had taken the gun 690 00:39:32,136 --> 00:39:34,070 To a pawnshop in defuniak springs. 691 00:39:34,138 --> 00:39:36,839 And police were never able to find any evidence 692 00:39:36,841 --> 00:39:39,776 That that gun was pawned by denise at any pawnshop. 693 00:39:39,844 --> 00:39:42,745 And there was never a gun registered to ed. 694 00:39:42,747 --> 00:39:44,914 -I believe this was a premeditated murder. 695 00:39:44,983 --> 00:39:47,050 Everything showed she was lying. 696 00:39:47,118 --> 00:39:49,385 ♪♪ 697 00:39:49,454 --> 00:39:51,086 -Heading into trial, ed's family 698 00:39:51,156 --> 00:39:55,457 Hopes for two things: A confession and closure. 699 00:39:55,593 --> 00:39:57,459 But that's not what they get. 700 00:39:57,462 --> 00:39:59,662 -Two months away from the trial, 701 00:39:59,731 --> 00:40:01,331 There was a major development in the case. 702 00:40:01,533 --> 00:40:04,934 The defense filed a motion to suppress her confession, 703 00:40:05,003 --> 00:40:07,937 Based on her representing to the police 704 00:40:08,006 --> 00:40:10,607 That she wanted to speak to an attorney. 705 00:40:15,246 --> 00:40:17,813 -The defense's position was that all questioning 706 00:40:17,882 --> 00:40:21,183 Should cease at that point, stating that it was in violation 707 00:40:21,253 --> 00:40:24,153 Of her fifth amendment right to seek counsel. 708 00:40:24,222 --> 00:40:26,989 -She asked for an attorney, and they kept interviewing her. 709 00:40:26,991 --> 00:40:30,126 -The judge ruled that the confession was inadmissible. 710 00:40:30,195 --> 00:40:33,763 -The d.A. Came to me and explained, 711 00:40:33,832 --> 00:40:36,766 The chances of winning a trial were slim. 712 00:40:36,835 --> 00:40:38,434 And I told him, 713 00:40:38,636 --> 00:40:40,970 "if you need to do a plea deal, do a plea deal." 714 00:40:41,039 --> 00:40:43,139 -The state and defense reached an agreement 715 00:40:43,207 --> 00:40:44,374 By which denise would plead 716 00:40:44,642 --> 00:40:46,508 To the crime of second-degree murder 717 00:40:46,644 --> 00:40:49,212 And be imprisoned for 14 years. 718 00:40:49,214 --> 00:40:51,981 ♪♪ 719 00:40:52,050 --> 00:40:54,984 -With her taking a plea deal, 720 00:40:55,053 --> 00:40:59,489 I didn't get to give a victim-impact statement. 721 00:40:59,557 --> 00:41:03,259 I didn't think it would affect me, 722 00:41:03,327 --> 00:41:07,229 But it did. 723 00:41:07,298 --> 00:41:09,832 -In 2014, denise bozarth 724 00:41:09,834 --> 00:41:12,301 Is sentenced to 14 years in prison, 725 00:41:12,370 --> 00:41:14,704 But she only serves 10. 726 00:41:14,839 --> 00:41:18,274 On February 6, 2024, she goes free. 727 00:41:18,342 --> 00:41:21,878 The investigators believe denise acted alone, 728 00:41:21,946 --> 00:41:24,213 And david campbell is never charged 729 00:41:24,282 --> 00:41:26,749 In ed bozarth's death. 730 00:41:26,818 --> 00:41:28,851 -I don't know where denise is right now. 731 00:41:28,920 --> 00:41:32,822 I hope that she's changing her ways, if you will. 732 00:41:32,890 --> 00:41:36,559 -Denise came up with some pretty wild stories. 733 00:41:36,627 --> 00:41:38,995 Like, she'd put makeup on her eye 734 00:41:39,063 --> 00:41:40,396 And then try to say that, you know, 735 00:41:40,565 --> 00:41:41,965 My dad, like, beat her. 736 00:41:42,033 --> 00:41:46,636 We just started believing those stories, 737 00:41:46,771 --> 00:41:48,671 And [sighs] that's -- 738 00:41:48,806 --> 00:41:52,775 I-I have quite a bit of guilt for that. 739 00:41:52,844 --> 00:41:55,011 There was no abuse going on. 740 00:41:55,079 --> 00:41:57,547 ♪♪ 741 00:41:57,682 --> 00:41:59,381 -My father was a maverick. 742 00:41:59,584 --> 00:42:01,851 He was a complex man, 743 00:42:01,919 --> 00:42:06,256 Complicated, secretive, charismatic. 744 00:42:06,324 --> 00:42:08,357 But he was an honest man. 745 00:42:08,359 --> 00:42:11,260 -I'm always on the water, 746 00:42:11,329 --> 00:42:14,096 Because that's just where I can feel close to him 747 00:42:14,098 --> 00:42:15,932 And where I feel like, you know, I'm -- 748 00:42:16,000 --> 00:42:20,937 [sighing] 749 00:42:21,005 --> 00:42:24,340 [voice breaking] where I'm making him proud. 750 00:42:24,408 --> 00:42:26,276 ♪♪ 751 00:42:26,344 --> 00:42:30,313 -Ed bozarth lived large and on his own terms. 752 00:42:30,381 --> 00:42:31,880 He hoped he'd found someone 753 00:42:31,882 --> 00:42:34,083 To share his dream of living on the water, 754 00:42:34,152 --> 00:42:37,153 But denise didn't have the same aspirations. 755 00:42:37,221 --> 00:42:40,522 She thought she found a way out, but in the end, 756 00:42:40,524 --> 00:42:45,061 It was ed who paid the price in this killer relationship.