1 00:00:10,543 --> 00:00:12,210 [eerie music] 2 00:00:12,279 --> 00:00:14,646 - Along a strip of southern highway, 3 00:00:14,715 --> 00:00:17,182 A mysterious discovery is made. 4 00:00:21,655 --> 00:00:23,555 [car chiming] 5 00:00:25,326 --> 00:00:27,292 - And just hours later, the complete 6 00:00:27,361 --> 00:00:29,795 And terrifying picture emerges. 7 00:00:29,797 --> 00:00:30,729 - We removed the tarp. 8 00:00:30,797 --> 00:00:32,397 We observed the body 9 00:00:32,399 --> 00:00:34,633 With multiple stab wounds to the chest. 10 00:00:43,744 --> 00:00:48,046 - And a series of sinful and scandalous revelations... 11 00:00:48,114 --> 00:00:51,083 - The relationship turned intimate at some point. 12 00:00:51,151 --> 00:00:53,518 - We find out he has a criminal record. 13 00:00:53,587 --> 00:00:55,420 - At this point, we have three suspects. 14 00:00:55,488 --> 00:00:57,722 - Leads police to the killer. 15 00:00:57,724 --> 00:01:02,026 - He had this jekyll and hyde story to him. 16 00:01:02,028 --> 00:01:04,796 - This case came about not for a robbery, 17 00:01:04,865 --> 00:01:07,900 Not for greed, but lust. 18 00:01:07,968 --> 00:01:11,003 ["just another ghost"] 19 00:01:11,071 --> 00:01:13,705 ♪ ♪ 20 00:01:13,774 --> 00:01:17,842 - ♪ oh, child ♪ 21 00:01:17,911 --> 00:01:21,246 ♪ come home to the gallows pole ♪ 22 00:01:22,949 --> 00:01:26,284 - ♪ oh, my lord, take this soul ♪ 23 00:01:26,353 --> 00:01:29,421 ♪ meet me at the bottom of the river ♪ 24 00:01:29,423 --> 00:01:31,690 - Surrounded by the gently rolling hills 25 00:01:31,758 --> 00:01:34,059 Of north carolina's piedmont region 26 00:01:34,127 --> 00:01:37,396 Lies what locals refer to as the triangle. 27 00:01:37,464 --> 00:01:41,566 That is raleigh, durham, and chapel hill. 28 00:01:41,568 --> 00:01:44,669 These parts boast the finest educational institutions 29 00:01:44,738 --> 00:01:47,606 South of the mason-dixon line. 30 00:01:47,674 --> 00:01:50,642 - Raleigh has north carolina state university. 31 00:01:50,711 --> 00:01:53,111 Durham has multiple universities. 32 00:01:53,180 --> 00:01:54,780 Most people know duke university. 33 00:01:54,848 --> 00:01:57,415 And also, north carolina central 34 00:01:57,484 --> 00:02:00,786 Is a historically black university. 35 00:02:02,523 --> 00:02:07,459 - Hbcus have a legacy of nurturing 36 00:02:07,528 --> 00:02:09,361 African american students. 37 00:02:09,429 --> 00:02:11,430 The importance of who they are 38 00:02:11,498 --> 00:02:15,100 And their place in society, 39 00:02:15,169 --> 00:02:16,635 That's valued. 40 00:02:19,239 --> 00:02:21,874 - But all those campus bells aren't the only ones 41 00:02:21,942 --> 00:02:24,543 You'll hear ringing around here. 42 00:02:24,611 --> 00:02:26,712 - There are many, many churches. 43 00:02:26,780 --> 00:02:31,750 - The buckle of the bible belt. Very religious. 44 00:02:31,818 --> 00:02:33,652 Christianity, in particular, plays 45 00:02:33,720 --> 00:02:36,355 A big role in people's lives. 46 00:02:40,027 --> 00:02:43,294 - But in 2008, something so sinful 47 00:02:43,296 --> 00:02:45,330 Happens here in the triangle, 48 00:02:45,398 --> 00:02:48,433 You'd think satan himself was pulling at the strings. 49 00:02:48,501 --> 00:02:50,535 [phone rings] 50 00:02:50,604 --> 00:02:52,837 - That morning, I was on my way downtown to my office 51 00:02:52,906 --> 00:02:55,674 When I received a call from my supervisor. 52 00:02:55,742 --> 00:02:57,742 He told me that several commuters that morning 53 00:02:57,811 --> 00:03:01,913 Reported seeing a body laying just off the road... 54 00:03:01,982 --> 00:03:05,784 And a female had been found deceased on the side of I-540. 55 00:03:07,888 --> 00:03:11,690 I got on scene just after 8:00. 56 00:03:11,758 --> 00:03:14,025 I walked off the side of the road 57 00:03:14,027 --> 00:03:15,960 To where the victim was located, 58 00:03:16,030 --> 00:03:17,529 Concealed by a tarp, 59 00:03:17,597 --> 00:03:19,564 Just to preserve the crime scene. 60 00:03:19,633 --> 00:03:22,267 We removed the tarp, 61 00:03:22,335 --> 00:03:25,704 And we observed a black female 62 00:03:25,772 --> 00:03:28,440 With multiple-- what I would describe as-- 63 00:03:28,508 --> 00:03:30,942 Stab wounds to the chest. 64 00:03:31,011 --> 00:03:34,913 It appeared that somebody had put just a lot of anger 65 00:03:34,981 --> 00:03:37,015 Into the offense. 66 00:03:37,084 --> 00:03:39,684 - Before getting to work on the crime scene, 67 00:03:39,686 --> 00:03:42,320 Detective lilyquist places a call to his boss, 68 00:03:42,389 --> 00:03:44,188 The sheriff. 69 00:03:44,190 --> 00:03:45,990 - At first, you know, when I heard it, I thought, 70 00:03:46,059 --> 00:03:49,694 Oh, my god, this is somebody that's done killed her 71 00:03:49,696 --> 00:03:51,830 And thrown her out of the car and gone on. 72 00:03:51,898 --> 00:03:54,432 So I told him to talk with the da. 73 00:03:54,501 --> 00:03:56,601 - Police noted that her pants 74 00:03:56,670 --> 00:03:59,204 Were sort of pulled down a little bit. 75 00:03:59,206 --> 00:04:01,105 Her shirt was all the way up. 76 00:04:01,175 --> 00:04:03,975 It was surmised that likely the pants 77 00:04:04,044 --> 00:04:08,847 Were pushed down because the body is being dragged. 78 00:04:08,915 --> 00:04:10,649 - As a result of these findings, 79 00:04:10,717 --> 00:04:12,851 Detective lilyquist notes that the victim 80 00:04:12,919 --> 00:04:14,586 Was likely killed elsewhere. 81 00:04:14,655 --> 00:04:16,588 He continues to search the crime scene 82 00:04:16,656 --> 00:04:18,690 For additional clues. 83 00:04:18,759 --> 00:04:20,992 - As I looked around, there was no murder weapon 84 00:04:21,061 --> 00:04:22,827 Found at the scene. 85 00:04:22,896 --> 00:04:26,397 - Police also can't find any form of identification 86 00:04:26,399 --> 00:04:28,066 On or near the body. 87 00:04:28,134 --> 00:04:31,903 - And we were not able to identify her. 88 00:04:31,905 --> 00:04:34,839 At that point, we contact our local 89 00:04:34,841 --> 00:04:36,675 Crime scene investigators. 90 00:04:36,743 --> 00:04:39,310 They come out, and they are responsible for processing 91 00:04:39,380 --> 00:04:41,113 The crime scene. 92 00:04:41,181 --> 00:04:43,415 - Detective lilyquist has his hands full 93 00:04:43,483 --> 00:04:44,883 With the active crime scene 94 00:04:44,951 --> 00:04:47,953 When an unexpected person arrives. 95 00:04:50,023 --> 00:04:53,391 - Approximately an hour after we had been on the scene, 96 00:04:53,460 --> 00:04:55,894 We were notified that a male subject 97 00:04:55,962 --> 00:04:57,896 Had approached one of the deputies 98 00:04:57,964 --> 00:05:00,865 At the perimeter of our crime scene. 99 00:05:00,934 --> 00:05:03,535 He identified himself as darin curtis 100 00:05:03,603 --> 00:05:05,604 And told us that he had just filed 101 00:05:05,672 --> 00:05:08,240 A missing person report for his wife, 102 00:05:08,308 --> 00:05:10,442 And he believes he located her vehicle 103 00:05:10,510 --> 00:05:12,610 At the top of a nearby exit ramp-- 104 00:05:12,612 --> 00:05:14,313 A nissan sentra, 105 00:05:14,381 --> 00:05:17,349 Approximately 100 to 150 yards away. 106 00:05:19,285 --> 00:05:20,919 He looked inside the vehicle 107 00:05:20,987 --> 00:05:23,621 And noted a large amount of blood in there. 108 00:05:23,690 --> 00:05:27,192 Darin is visibly concerned that his wife, 109 00:05:27,260 --> 00:05:29,061 Who he has just reported missing, 110 00:05:29,129 --> 00:05:33,131 That she could potentially be involved in our investigation. 111 00:05:33,199 --> 00:05:37,969 - But he has no idea that she's underneath the tarp. 112 00:05:38,038 --> 00:05:39,804 - At the time, we were not able 113 00:05:39,806 --> 00:05:41,139 To give him any information. 114 00:05:41,207 --> 00:05:43,708 We didn't know what his involvement was. 115 00:05:43,777 --> 00:05:46,477 - After all, detectives still don't know 116 00:05:46,479 --> 00:05:48,980 The identity of the victim. 117 00:05:49,049 --> 00:05:52,917 - Darin was able to give us a photograph of his wife. 118 00:05:52,986 --> 00:05:55,354 We used that photograph at the scene 119 00:05:55,422 --> 00:05:57,422 To positively identify our victim 120 00:05:57,491 --> 00:06:01,559 As 21-year-old latrese curtis. 121 00:06:01,628 --> 00:06:04,162 But we didn't give him the death notification. 122 00:06:04,230 --> 00:06:06,064 It would not be something we would give 123 00:06:06,132 --> 00:06:07,732 On the side of the road. 124 00:06:07,800 --> 00:06:10,101 - Instead, detective lilyquist asks him 125 00:06:10,103 --> 00:06:12,103 To remain at the perimeter of the crime scene 126 00:06:12,172 --> 00:06:14,606 While they check out the vehicle. 127 00:06:14,674 --> 00:06:18,643 - We approach the nissan sentra 128 00:06:18,712 --> 00:06:21,579 And observe a large amount of blood 129 00:06:21,648 --> 00:06:24,549 In the driver's side area of the vehicle. 130 00:06:27,321 --> 00:06:30,989 Based off of the significant amount of blood in the vehicle, 131 00:06:31,057 --> 00:06:33,591 It was pretty obvious that the attack 132 00:06:33,660 --> 00:06:36,995 At least started inside latrese's vehicle. 133 00:06:37,063 --> 00:06:39,731 - We want to tow it in and get it inside 134 00:06:39,800 --> 00:06:42,333 The police department, where they can work on it 135 00:06:42,402 --> 00:06:45,970 And be able to see a little bit more of what they're doing. 136 00:06:46,039 --> 00:06:48,940 - While a patrol cop sorts out towing the vehicle, 137 00:06:49,009 --> 00:06:51,009 Detectives double back to darin 138 00:06:51,077 --> 00:06:52,644 At the perimeter of the crime scene 139 00:06:52,712 --> 00:06:55,313 To get more information. 140 00:06:55,315 --> 00:06:57,515 - Darin said that both of them are 141 00:06:57,584 --> 00:06:59,750 Students at nearby universities 142 00:06:59,752 --> 00:07:01,753 And lived at a residence nearby. 143 00:07:01,821 --> 00:07:03,655 Mrs. Curtis went 144 00:07:03,723 --> 00:07:05,724 To north carolina central university. 145 00:07:05,792 --> 00:07:09,227 He said at approximately 10:00 p.M. Last night, 146 00:07:09,295 --> 00:07:10,695 Latrese called him 147 00:07:10,764 --> 00:07:12,564 And said that she was leaving the library. 148 00:07:12,632 --> 00:07:14,666 She'd be home shortly. 149 00:07:14,734 --> 00:07:16,534 Mr. Curtis says that he goes to bed 150 00:07:16,536 --> 00:07:18,437 Approximately 11:00 p.M. 151 00:07:18,505 --> 00:07:20,538 Latrese was not at home at the time, 152 00:07:20,607 --> 00:07:22,240 Which is not abnormal. 153 00:07:22,309 --> 00:07:24,575 But about 6:30 this following morning, 154 00:07:24,645 --> 00:07:26,812 He woke up-- latrese was not there. 155 00:07:29,682 --> 00:07:31,082 He was concerned. 156 00:07:31,151 --> 00:07:33,451 He tried to call her phone several times. 157 00:07:33,519 --> 00:07:35,287 [line trilling] no answer. 158 00:07:35,355 --> 00:07:37,189 He says that he had to go to work that morning. 159 00:07:37,257 --> 00:07:40,124 So he had plans to continue to try to reach her 160 00:07:40,126 --> 00:07:42,594 By telephone on the way to work. 161 00:07:42,662 --> 00:07:44,696 He leaves to go to work, and at that point, 162 00:07:44,764 --> 00:07:47,732 He does pass by heavy police presence. 163 00:07:47,801 --> 00:07:49,634 He drives further up 540, 164 00:07:49,702 --> 00:07:52,604 And he notices latrese's vehicle parked 165 00:07:52,672 --> 00:07:55,073 On the exit ramp of louisburg road. 166 00:07:55,141 --> 00:07:58,509 From that point, he goes back to his house, 167 00:07:58,511 --> 00:08:00,211 And he makes a phone call 168 00:08:00,280 --> 00:08:02,280 To the durham police department 169 00:08:02,348 --> 00:08:04,348 To report latrese missing. 170 00:08:04,418 --> 00:08:07,886 And the officer instructs him to turn back around, 171 00:08:07,954 --> 00:08:10,254 Get back to the crime scene. 172 00:08:10,323 --> 00:08:13,024 - But darin tells police that before he left, 173 00:08:13,093 --> 00:08:15,960 He tried to figure out where latrese could be 174 00:08:15,962 --> 00:08:19,030 By looking up who she last spoke with. 175 00:08:19,098 --> 00:08:23,534 - Then he accesses the couple's joint cell phone account, 176 00:08:23,604 --> 00:08:27,105 And he notes that there are several calls made to and from 177 00:08:27,173 --> 00:08:30,542 Her phone number the late hours of the 29th 178 00:08:30,610 --> 00:08:33,445 Into the 30th from the same number. 179 00:08:33,513 --> 00:08:35,713 He picks up the phone, and he calls the number. 180 00:08:35,782 --> 00:08:37,581 [line trilling] 181 00:08:37,583 --> 00:08:42,086 He tells us that a male subject answers the telephone 182 00:08:42,088 --> 00:08:44,289 And never identifies himself. 183 00:08:44,357 --> 00:08:47,292 He asks the male subject, "how do you know latrese?" 184 00:08:47,360 --> 00:08:49,427 Male subject says, "hey, I go to school with her 185 00:08:49,495 --> 00:08:51,295 "at north carolina central. 186 00:08:51,364 --> 00:08:52,630 Is she okay?" 187 00:08:52,699 --> 00:08:54,198 And at that point, 188 00:08:54,267 --> 00:08:56,634 They discontinue the telephone call. 189 00:08:56,636 --> 00:09:00,238 This additional information makes things more complicated, 190 00:09:00,307 --> 00:09:03,174 And it's sending up red flags to everybody. 191 00:09:03,176 --> 00:09:05,443 - Is this mystery man connected to the murder 192 00:09:05,511 --> 00:09:09,013 Of latrese curtis, or is her husband just trying 193 00:09:09,015 --> 00:09:11,282 To throw police off his scent? 194 00:09:11,351 --> 00:09:15,286 - Our first instinct is to get mr. Curtis to a location 195 00:09:15,355 --> 00:09:17,956 Where we can get a better interview with him. 196 00:09:18,024 --> 00:09:21,660 So we ask darin if he'll accompany us downtown 197 00:09:21,728 --> 00:09:23,561 For a more structured interview. 198 00:09:23,630 --> 00:09:25,296 He agrees. 199 00:09:25,365 --> 00:09:27,832 - Detective lilyquist leaves the crime scene investigators 200 00:09:27,901 --> 00:09:29,433 To do their work 201 00:09:29,435 --> 00:09:31,703 And heads back to the station with darin. 202 00:09:31,771 --> 00:09:34,005 Darin is placed in an interview room 203 00:09:34,074 --> 00:09:36,174 When another one of latrese's family members 204 00:09:36,242 --> 00:09:38,042 Who was worried about not being able 205 00:09:38,111 --> 00:09:40,078 To contact latrese arrives. 206 00:09:42,148 --> 00:09:45,116 - That morning, I kept calling latrese. 207 00:09:45,185 --> 00:09:47,385 Couldn't get in touch with her. 208 00:09:47,454 --> 00:09:50,188 Wasn't even going to voicemail. Just making this noise, man. 209 00:09:50,256 --> 00:09:52,957 "doo-doo-doo-doo-doo-doo." what in the world? 210 00:09:52,959 --> 00:09:55,326 - So latrese's father called darin, 211 00:09:55,395 --> 00:09:58,062 And darin, who was still at home getting ready for work, 212 00:09:58,064 --> 00:10:01,665 Informed him latrese never came home last night. 213 00:10:01,667 --> 00:10:05,770 Worried, latrese's father sprung into action. 214 00:10:05,772 --> 00:10:08,439 - So I called the school 215 00:10:08,441 --> 00:10:10,942 Because she had a parking spot there. 216 00:10:11,011 --> 00:10:13,978 Asked them to go out and see if her car was there. 217 00:10:14,047 --> 00:10:17,415 They told me, "sir, I can't tell you any more. 218 00:10:17,484 --> 00:10:21,352 You need to get in touch with the sheriff's department." 219 00:10:21,421 --> 00:10:25,823 Man, you can't imagine. 220 00:10:25,892 --> 00:10:28,359 Oh, my god. 221 00:10:28,428 --> 00:10:31,596 [groans] okay. 222 00:10:31,665 --> 00:10:34,765 [breathing heavily] 223 00:10:34,767 --> 00:10:37,701 [somber music] 224 00:10:37,703 --> 00:10:39,503 ♪ ♪ 225 00:10:39,505 --> 00:10:41,472 I kept trying to call my wife. 226 00:10:41,474 --> 00:10:43,741 [phone ringing] 227 00:10:43,810 --> 00:10:45,509 I picked her up. 228 00:10:45,579 --> 00:10:48,313 [sniffles, breathing shakily] 229 00:10:51,317 --> 00:10:54,685 We went down to the sheriff's department. 230 00:10:54,755 --> 00:10:56,154 [indistinct radio chatter] 231 00:10:56,222 --> 00:10:59,023 - When detectives find latrese's parents waiting, 232 00:10:59,025 --> 00:11:01,860 They break the gut-wrenching news to them. 233 00:11:22,215 --> 00:11:24,949 - And that's when latrese's father puts together 234 00:11:25,018 --> 00:11:28,686 The pieces of what happened that morning. 235 00:11:28,755 --> 00:11:32,257 - I got really, really angry at darin. 236 00:11:32,325 --> 00:11:34,158 She didn't come home that night. 237 00:11:34,160 --> 00:11:35,926 And you went to bed. [sniffles] 238 00:11:35,928 --> 00:11:38,963 You didn't worry about your wife not-- 239 00:11:39,032 --> 00:11:42,166 Not being in bed when you got up? 240 00:11:42,168 --> 00:11:44,468 And then you-- you got up, and you-- 241 00:11:44,538 --> 00:11:46,704 You went to work. 242 00:11:46,773 --> 00:11:51,008 - Darin, he was the last person they knew of at the time 243 00:11:51,077 --> 00:11:53,311 Who talked to her. 244 00:11:53,379 --> 00:11:55,579 - It was too early in the investigation 245 00:11:55,581 --> 00:11:58,682 To not consider mr. Curtis a suspect. 246 00:11:58,684 --> 00:12:02,920 - I kept telling the police, "look at the husband. 247 00:12:02,989 --> 00:12:04,856 Look at the husband." 248 00:12:04,924 --> 00:12:06,257 - Coming up... 249 00:12:06,326 --> 00:12:09,194 - On that night, a state trooper had located 250 00:12:09,262 --> 00:12:11,829 A vehicle very close to the proximity 251 00:12:11,898 --> 00:12:13,131 Of where the victim was located. 252 00:12:13,199 --> 00:12:14,866 - There wasn't no doubt in my mind 253 00:12:14,934 --> 00:12:16,434 He knew what he had done. 254 00:12:16,502 --> 00:12:19,103 - Then latrese's cell phone records come back, 255 00:12:19,105 --> 00:12:21,873 And the name sent up big red flags to us. 256 00:12:23,243 --> 00:12:26,945 - ♪ come home to the gallows pole ♪ 257 00:12:31,316 --> 00:12:34,819 - ♪ judgment day shall come ♪ 258 00:12:34,887 --> 00:12:37,822 [tense music] 259 00:12:37,890 --> 00:12:40,891 ♪ ♪ 260 00:12:40,893 --> 00:12:44,128 - Hours after 21-year-old latrese curtis is found 261 00:12:44,197 --> 00:12:46,097 Savagely stabbed to death, 262 00:12:46,166 --> 00:12:48,499 Her father tells police he believes 263 00:12:48,568 --> 00:12:50,634 She was murdered by the very man 264 00:12:50,636 --> 00:12:55,073 That vowed to protect her-- her husband, darin curtis. 265 00:12:56,976 --> 00:12:58,809 - There wasn't no doubt in my mind. 266 00:12:58,879 --> 00:13:00,612 This man didn't check on his wife. 267 00:13:00,680 --> 00:13:02,246 This man got up and went to work. 268 00:13:02,248 --> 00:13:03,982 He knew what he had done. 269 00:13:05,719 --> 00:13:08,753 - At this point, we didn't know what darin's involvement was 270 00:13:08,821 --> 00:13:11,055 Or if he was even involved. 271 00:13:11,124 --> 00:13:15,126 - So we need all the information that we can get. 272 00:13:15,194 --> 00:13:17,328 - Detectives turn to her grieving father 273 00:13:17,397 --> 00:13:19,830 To learn more about latrese curtis 274 00:13:19,832 --> 00:13:21,799 And her husband, darin. 275 00:13:21,867 --> 00:13:23,100 - She was a daddy's girl, 276 00:13:23,169 --> 00:13:25,269 And believe me when I tell you that. 277 00:13:25,271 --> 00:13:27,705 You knew that she was going to be special, 278 00:13:27,773 --> 00:13:31,342 Because she was a go-getter. 279 00:13:31,411 --> 00:13:33,411 - And no one was prouder of latrese 280 00:13:33,479 --> 00:13:37,415 When she got into the local hbcu than her daddy. 281 00:13:37,483 --> 00:13:39,683 - She loved that school, man. 282 00:13:39,753 --> 00:13:41,920 Oh, my god. [scoffs] 283 00:13:41,988 --> 00:13:45,823 I think if she'd had the choice of nccu and duke, 284 00:13:45,892 --> 00:13:48,859 She still would have picked nccu. 285 00:13:48,861 --> 00:13:52,864 - During her freshman year, latrese met darin. 286 00:13:52,932 --> 00:13:57,335 - At first, he actually gave me a very good impression. 287 00:13:57,403 --> 00:14:00,104 Then I gave him a rundown of what I expected 288 00:14:00,173 --> 00:14:02,340 From him and from my daughter. 289 00:14:02,408 --> 00:14:06,143 You know, that's my daughter. That's my pride and joy. 290 00:14:06,212 --> 00:14:08,146 Don't hurt her. 291 00:14:08,214 --> 00:14:12,516 - But after darin and latrese eloped in the spring of 2007, 292 00:14:12,518 --> 00:14:16,220 Sherman's feelings towards darin soured. 293 00:14:16,288 --> 00:14:18,989 - Didn't know she had got married. 294 00:14:19,059 --> 00:14:21,259 When she told me that, of course it upset me, 295 00:14:21,327 --> 00:14:23,461 You know? 296 00:14:23,529 --> 00:14:25,463 He should have been a man. 297 00:14:25,531 --> 00:14:28,532 By him not coming and talking to us, 298 00:14:28,601 --> 00:14:32,403 I think he took a part of me away... 299 00:14:33,873 --> 00:14:35,506 Because... 300 00:14:35,508 --> 00:14:39,076 Now that wasn't daddy's little girl anymore. 301 00:14:39,145 --> 00:14:41,579 - Detectives promise to keep sherman apprised 302 00:14:41,648 --> 00:14:43,247 Of their investigation, 303 00:14:43,249 --> 00:14:45,616 Especially in regards to darin, 304 00:14:45,685 --> 00:14:48,219 Who they're fixing to sit down with. 305 00:14:48,287 --> 00:14:50,488 - At the beginning of the interview, 306 00:14:50,556 --> 00:14:53,291 Mr. Curtis was given the official death notification 307 00:14:53,359 --> 00:14:57,261 And told that latrese was the victim. 308 00:14:57,330 --> 00:15:00,130 He appeared extremely distraught. 309 00:15:00,200 --> 00:15:02,166 - Detectives are curious to learn more 310 00:15:02,234 --> 00:15:04,402 About darin's relationship with latrese. 311 00:15:04,470 --> 00:15:06,637 - Like any other couple, they had little quirks, 312 00:15:06,706 --> 00:15:09,007 But he said for the most part, he overall thought 313 00:15:09,009 --> 00:15:11,041 They had a great marriage. 314 00:15:11,111 --> 00:15:13,544 - My investigator thought he was pretty straight 315 00:15:13,613 --> 00:15:17,148 But didn't want to make the wrong decision too quickly. 316 00:15:17,216 --> 00:15:20,551 - So we also asked him if he consents 317 00:15:20,553 --> 00:15:24,689 To being fingerprint, dna swabbed, and he agrees. 318 00:15:24,757 --> 00:15:27,525 And we took photographs. 319 00:15:27,593 --> 00:15:29,427 - Operating under the assumption 320 00:15:29,495 --> 00:15:31,528 That latrese was stabbed to death, 321 00:15:31,598 --> 00:15:34,131 Detective lilyquist suspects the killer might have 322 00:15:34,200 --> 00:15:35,933 Physical signs of an altercation. 323 00:15:36,002 --> 00:15:37,668 - They checked him for any injuries, 324 00:15:37,670 --> 00:15:40,137 Defensive wounds or anything like that, 325 00:15:40,206 --> 00:15:41,739 And he didn't have anything. 326 00:15:41,808 --> 00:15:44,141 - Detectives have no grounds to hold him, 327 00:15:44,210 --> 00:15:47,811 So darin is free to go, for now. 328 00:15:47,813 --> 00:15:50,013 - Next, we obtain search warrants 329 00:15:50,015 --> 00:15:51,983 For latrese and darin's residence, 330 00:15:52,051 --> 00:15:53,685 As well as their two vehicles. 331 00:15:53,753 --> 00:15:57,021 - The bulk of the forensic evidence 332 00:15:57,089 --> 00:15:59,557 Came from latrese's car. 333 00:15:59,559 --> 00:16:02,827 There was blood in the car. 334 00:16:02,895 --> 00:16:07,731 So that and the steering wheel was swabbed for dna, 335 00:16:07,801 --> 00:16:12,403 And it was sent to the crime lab for analysis. 336 00:16:12,472 --> 00:16:15,739 - And investigators were sent to the residence 337 00:16:15,809 --> 00:16:17,341 To conduct a search. 338 00:16:17,410 --> 00:16:19,877 And upon searching the apartment, 339 00:16:19,946 --> 00:16:22,946 No significant items of evidence 340 00:16:22,948 --> 00:16:24,816 Were located inside. 341 00:16:24,884 --> 00:16:27,685 Investigators on scene also spoke with management 342 00:16:27,753 --> 00:16:29,653 At the apartment complex. 343 00:16:29,655 --> 00:16:31,489 They did view surveillance, 344 00:16:31,557 --> 00:16:35,960 And nothing of significance was located on the footage. 345 00:16:36,028 --> 00:16:40,764 So, around this time, we've got several other things going on. 346 00:16:40,833 --> 00:16:43,734 We have court orders for latrese curtis's phone 347 00:16:43,803 --> 00:16:46,504 To attempt to identify the unknown number 348 00:16:46,572 --> 00:16:48,672 That darin said she had correspondence with 349 00:16:48,674 --> 00:16:49,607 Last night. 350 00:16:49,675 --> 00:16:53,277 And we reach out to partners, local agencies 351 00:16:53,346 --> 00:16:55,847 In an attempt to see if anybody has observed 352 00:16:55,915 --> 00:16:58,482 Suspicious activity near the crime scene 353 00:16:58,551 --> 00:17:01,152 Between the 29th and the 30th. 354 00:17:01,220 --> 00:17:05,889 And at that point, we were notified that a state trooper 355 00:17:05,959 --> 00:17:10,327 Had located a chrysler pacifica the early-morning hours 356 00:17:10,396 --> 00:17:13,364 Of January 30th very close to the proximity 357 00:17:13,433 --> 00:17:15,232 Of where the victim was located. 358 00:17:15,301 --> 00:17:16,867 - Detectives learn the trooper's name 359 00:17:16,869 --> 00:17:18,469 Is isaac cooper, 360 00:17:18,538 --> 00:17:20,804 And they make arrangements to talk to him about the car 361 00:17:20,873 --> 00:17:22,473 He observed near the crime scene. 362 00:17:22,542 --> 00:17:25,409 - So, about 1:30 that morning, 363 00:17:25,478 --> 00:17:27,311 I pulled over about this location here. 364 00:17:27,380 --> 00:17:29,179 The chrysler pacifica would be in front 365 00:17:29,181 --> 00:17:30,380 Of where my patrol vehicle. 366 00:17:30,450 --> 00:17:33,051 I notice that the driver's side window is halfway rolled down. 367 00:17:33,119 --> 00:17:34,752 I try the door. It's unlocked. 368 00:17:34,820 --> 00:17:36,754 When I open the door, you can hear the chime 369 00:17:36,822 --> 00:17:38,890 Of the keys in the ignition. [car chiming] 370 00:17:38,958 --> 00:17:40,892 It was just unusual. 371 00:17:40,960 --> 00:17:43,928 Then I get back in my vehicle, run the tag on the vehicle 372 00:17:43,996 --> 00:17:45,229 To see if it is stolen. 373 00:17:45,298 --> 00:17:46,964 It comes back not stolen. 374 00:17:47,032 --> 00:17:50,701 But at that time, I'm given another call on I-40, 375 00:17:50,770 --> 00:17:53,304 So I leave the scene and go handle the call on I-40. 376 00:17:53,372 --> 00:17:55,673 [tense music] 377 00:17:55,741 --> 00:17:59,042 - So we start background on the vehicle tags, 378 00:17:59,044 --> 00:18:03,347 Determine that the vehicle is registered to a robert reaves. 379 00:18:03,416 --> 00:18:06,250 He's a bishop at a local church. 380 00:18:07,987 --> 00:18:11,121 But there's a lot of components that are coming into play 381 00:18:11,191 --> 00:18:12,657 Right around this time. 382 00:18:12,725 --> 00:18:15,159 Latrese's cell phone records come back, 383 00:18:15,227 --> 00:18:16,460 And we're able to determine 384 00:18:16,529 --> 00:18:18,596 That the unknown telephone number 385 00:18:18,664 --> 00:18:20,398 That she had correspondence with 386 00:18:20,466 --> 00:18:23,100 Is associated with steven randolph, 387 00:18:23,169 --> 00:18:24,568 Who was a student 388 00:18:24,570 --> 00:18:26,671 At north carolina central university. 389 00:18:26,739 --> 00:18:29,940 ♪ ♪ 390 00:18:29,942 --> 00:18:32,276 I made contact with campus police. 391 00:18:32,344 --> 00:18:34,378 They were able to locate mr. Randolph. 392 00:18:34,446 --> 00:18:36,980 We asked him if he would be willing 393 00:18:37,050 --> 00:18:38,582 To come for an interview. 394 00:18:38,584 --> 00:18:42,353 So mr. Randolph agrees, but he told the investigator 395 00:18:42,421 --> 00:18:45,155 That he would like his mentor and roommate 396 00:18:45,225 --> 00:18:47,458 To accompany him downtown. 397 00:18:47,527 --> 00:18:51,795 And he said his mentor was robert reaves. 398 00:18:51,864 --> 00:18:56,734 - The very same robert reaves police want to talk to. 399 00:18:56,802 --> 00:19:00,738 - Obviously the name sent up big red flags to us. 400 00:19:00,806 --> 00:19:02,940 - Steven randolph, the man latrese called 401 00:19:03,008 --> 00:19:05,042 Before her murder, and robert reaves, 402 00:19:05,111 --> 00:19:07,278 The man whose car was at the crime scene, 403 00:19:07,346 --> 00:19:09,113 Are roommates. 404 00:19:09,181 --> 00:19:12,215 Surely that is no coincidence. 405 00:19:12,217 --> 00:19:14,117 - We got some connections here. 406 00:19:14,119 --> 00:19:15,886 But it's like a puzzle, 407 00:19:15,955 --> 00:19:17,788 And we've got to fix that puzzle. 408 00:19:19,859 --> 00:19:23,694 - ♪ come home to the gallows pole ♪ 409 00:19:25,063 --> 00:19:31,969 - ♪ judgment day shall come ♪ 410 00:19:32,037 --> 00:19:34,438 [dramatic music] 411 00:19:34,507 --> 00:19:37,308 - Within 48 hours of latrese curtis's death, 412 00:19:37,376 --> 00:19:39,076 The mystery surrounding her murder 413 00:19:39,145 --> 00:19:42,179 Takes a surprising turn when detectives discover 414 00:19:42,248 --> 00:19:44,748 That two of the men they're questioning in connection 415 00:19:44,817 --> 00:19:48,652 With the case, steven randolph and bishop robert reaves, 416 00:19:48,721 --> 00:19:50,788 Are closely connected. 417 00:19:50,856 --> 00:19:52,556 - While speaking with mr. Randolph, 418 00:19:52,625 --> 00:19:54,792 He told investigators that robert reaves 419 00:19:54,860 --> 00:19:56,961 Was his mentor and roommate. 420 00:19:57,029 --> 00:20:00,063 And he agreed to an interview but with the stipulation 421 00:20:00,065 --> 00:20:03,567 That robert reaves accompany him as well. 422 00:20:03,636 --> 00:20:05,335 - Steven contacts reaves, 423 00:20:05,405 --> 00:20:07,705 And he joins him at the station. 424 00:20:07,773 --> 00:20:10,241 - He cannot accompany steven into an interview, 425 00:20:10,309 --> 00:20:12,943 But we did ask him if he would be willing to speak 426 00:20:13,012 --> 00:20:15,813 With us while he was down there. 427 00:20:15,881 --> 00:20:18,015 And he agreed. 428 00:20:18,084 --> 00:20:20,818 - Detective lilyquist sits down with robert reaves 429 00:20:20,886 --> 00:20:24,121 While another detective interviews steven. 430 00:20:24,189 --> 00:20:26,991 And the first question they ask steven is, 431 00:20:27,059 --> 00:20:30,227 How exactly did he know latrese? 432 00:20:30,295 --> 00:20:34,632 - So steven described meeting latrese curtis in the beginning 433 00:20:34,700 --> 00:20:37,001 Of the semester at north carolina central, 434 00:20:37,069 --> 00:20:38,869 Said they had a class together. 435 00:20:38,938 --> 00:20:41,572 He said latrese described being married, 436 00:20:41,640 --> 00:20:44,976 But she was currently separated from her husband. 437 00:20:45,044 --> 00:20:48,579 They developed a relationship over time. 438 00:20:48,647 --> 00:20:50,514 It turned intimate at some point. 439 00:20:52,318 --> 00:20:53,751 We asked about latrese 440 00:20:53,819 --> 00:20:55,452 And the last time she was over. 441 00:20:55,521 --> 00:20:57,721 He said that she had been at the residence 442 00:20:57,723 --> 00:21:00,424 On the evening of the 29th. 443 00:21:00,492 --> 00:21:03,727 - Detectives note that puts latrese with steven 444 00:21:03,729 --> 00:21:06,129 Just hours before her body was discovered 445 00:21:06,199 --> 00:21:07,731 The next morning. 446 00:21:07,800 --> 00:21:10,167 - He said the two of them have sexual intercourse, 447 00:21:10,236 --> 00:21:14,137 And about 10:00, she says that she's going to leave, 448 00:21:14,207 --> 00:21:16,139 And she's heading home. 449 00:21:16,209 --> 00:21:19,343 He leaves from there and goes to some friend's house 450 00:21:19,412 --> 00:21:22,680 That he goes to school with, and they basically hang out, 451 00:21:22,748 --> 00:21:24,782 Watch tv, play video games, 452 00:21:24,850 --> 00:21:27,351 Like a typical college kid. 453 00:21:27,419 --> 00:21:30,721 He said that while he's over at his friend's house, 454 00:21:30,790 --> 00:21:33,156 He gets a call from latrese. 455 00:21:33,226 --> 00:21:35,426 She wants to talk about furthering their relationship. 456 00:21:35,494 --> 00:21:37,160 And he said it kind of caught him off guard. 457 00:21:37,230 --> 00:21:39,397 He said he told her that he didn't really want to talk 458 00:21:39,399 --> 00:21:42,900 About it over the phone-- rather speak in person. 459 00:21:42,968 --> 00:21:44,935 He returns home at approximately 1:30 460 00:21:45,004 --> 00:21:45,869 In the morning. 461 00:21:45,938 --> 00:21:47,971 And approximately 9:00 in the morning, 462 00:21:48,040 --> 00:21:50,808 He gets a call from an unknown number. 463 00:21:50,876 --> 00:21:52,409 He answered. 464 00:21:52,478 --> 00:21:55,646 It is a male subject asking questions about latrese. 465 00:21:55,715 --> 00:21:59,383 That information corroborates the information 466 00:21:59,451 --> 00:22:01,184 That darin curtis gave us regarding 467 00:22:01,254 --> 00:22:04,221 Trying to make contact with an unknown number. 468 00:22:04,290 --> 00:22:07,424 - Steven insists he wasn't aware of latrese's murder 469 00:22:07,426 --> 00:22:10,694 Until that morning when he saw it on the news. 470 00:22:10,763 --> 00:22:12,930 Detectives can't help but wonder, 471 00:22:12,998 --> 00:22:16,267 Did steven and latrese's affair turn deadly? 472 00:22:16,335 --> 00:22:19,670 As they press him for more information, down the hall, 473 00:22:19,738 --> 00:22:22,205 Detective lilyquist gets straight to the point 474 00:22:22,207 --> 00:22:24,075 With bishop robert reaves. 475 00:22:24,143 --> 00:22:27,678 - We asked him why his vehicle was located 476 00:22:27,747 --> 00:22:30,447 On the side of I-540 near louisburg road 477 00:22:30,516 --> 00:22:33,484 On the early-morning hours of the 30th. 478 00:22:33,552 --> 00:22:35,953 He immediately claimed 479 00:22:36,021 --> 00:22:37,721 He did not know where that was. 480 00:22:37,790 --> 00:22:39,823 He tells us that earlier in the evening 481 00:22:39,825 --> 00:22:41,658 That he leaves to go to church. 482 00:22:41,727 --> 00:22:44,995 He said he comes home, and steven is not home. 483 00:22:44,997 --> 00:22:48,299 He does not see steven's vehicle there. 484 00:22:48,367 --> 00:22:50,701 - Even though he and steven are roommates, 485 00:22:50,770 --> 00:22:53,436 Reaves says he never met latrese curtis, 486 00:22:53,438 --> 00:22:56,640 And his alibi seems easy enough to verify. 487 00:22:56,709 --> 00:22:58,408 But first, detectives want to get 488 00:22:58,478 --> 00:22:59,743 A better understanding 489 00:22:59,812 --> 00:23:02,513 Of his relationship with steven. 490 00:23:02,581 --> 00:23:04,247 - They met at a car wash. 491 00:23:04,317 --> 00:23:07,851 Steven randolph was kind of going through some hard times. 492 00:23:07,920 --> 00:23:10,020 He didn't have a place to live, 493 00:23:10,089 --> 00:23:13,724 And so robert reaves offered to let him stay with him 494 00:23:13,793 --> 00:23:16,360 Until he could get back on his feet. 495 00:23:16,428 --> 00:23:19,230 He said that he was pastor of a church 496 00:23:19,298 --> 00:23:20,931 And that he can look after him. 497 00:23:21,000 --> 00:23:24,868 - He said that they agreed on paying $300 a month 498 00:23:24,870 --> 00:23:26,736 For him to stay in a room. 499 00:23:26,738 --> 00:23:28,872 We asked him who else resides there. 500 00:23:28,874 --> 00:23:31,074 Reaves says that his sister willie mae 501 00:23:31,076 --> 00:23:33,410 Is also a tenant at the residence. 502 00:23:33,479 --> 00:23:35,112 We ask him about the car, 503 00:23:35,181 --> 00:23:38,448 If steven's got a key or if he uses it. 504 00:23:38,518 --> 00:23:40,451 He said, yes, he does. 505 00:23:40,519 --> 00:23:43,654 So we further asked him if steven drove his vehicle 506 00:23:43,722 --> 00:23:46,157 On the night of the 29th into the 30th, 507 00:23:46,225 --> 00:23:49,560 And he said, to his knowledge, he did not know that he did. 508 00:23:49,628 --> 00:23:51,929 - It all seems innocent enough, 509 00:23:51,997 --> 00:23:53,730 Until out of nowhere, 510 00:23:53,799 --> 00:23:57,234 The bishop makes a startling confession. 511 00:23:57,302 --> 00:23:59,236 - This is the first time in my career 512 00:23:59,305 --> 00:24:02,873 That I am going down one way of an interview 513 00:24:02,942 --> 00:24:05,843 And something like this is brought out. 514 00:24:05,911 --> 00:24:08,712 And I'm still not able to describe or comprehend 515 00:24:08,780 --> 00:24:11,282 Why this was brought up. 516 00:24:11,350 --> 00:24:12,783 Robert reaves tells us 517 00:24:12,852 --> 00:24:15,686 That he has inappropriately touched steven 518 00:24:15,754 --> 00:24:17,320 On occasion. 519 00:24:17,390 --> 00:24:19,323 - Coming up... 520 00:24:19,391 --> 00:24:21,758 - Someone is being arrested who seems like 521 00:24:21,827 --> 00:24:25,062 They have very little connection to this woman. 522 00:24:25,130 --> 00:24:27,330 - Why would he kill my daughter? 523 00:24:27,400 --> 00:24:31,001 - He told police within the last month or two, 524 00:24:31,003 --> 00:24:34,405 He had gotten some mysterious phone calls 525 00:24:34,473 --> 00:24:35,739 From an unknown number. 526 00:24:37,109 --> 00:24:40,845 - ♪ come home to the gallows pole ♪ 527 00:24:42,246 --> 00:24:48,719 - ♪ judgment day shall come ♪ 528 00:24:48,787 --> 00:24:52,589 [tense music] 529 00:24:52,658 --> 00:24:55,058 [sirens wailing] 530 00:24:55,127 --> 00:24:57,961 - Detectives are interrogating bishop robert reaves 531 00:24:57,963 --> 00:24:59,830 About the death of latrese curtis, 532 00:24:59,899 --> 00:25:02,199 When he makes a sinful admission. 533 00:25:02,268 --> 00:25:04,834 He says one night when he and steven randolph 534 00:25:04,836 --> 00:25:06,303 Were hanging out, 535 00:25:06,371 --> 00:25:09,540 Things got a little out of control. 536 00:25:09,608 --> 00:25:11,809 - Robert reaves said he approached steven 537 00:25:11,877 --> 00:25:15,312 About starting an escort service. 538 00:25:15,381 --> 00:25:19,116 He said that it'd be a way for him to make some money. 539 00:25:19,184 --> 00:25:23,621 He said he asked steven to pull out his genitalia. 540 00:25:23,623 --> 00:25:25,989 He said he needed to measure it 541 00:25:26,058 --> 00:25:28,258 For the business. 542 00:25:28,327 --> 00:25:29,226 Steven agreed. 543 00:25:29,295 --> 00:25:32,129 He said he described taking a piece of paper out 544 00:25:32,197 --> 00:25:36,367 And a marker in an attempt to measure it. 545 00:25:36,435 --> 00:25:37,935 I'm scratching my head 546 00:25:38,003 --> 00:25:40,003 With a lot of the information that he's telling me 547 00:25:40,005 --> 00:25:41,905 Because it's not really lining up 548 00:25:41,974 --> 00:25:43,607 With the questions that I'm asking. 549 00:25:43,675 --> 00:25:46,643 - Steven is still being questioned in another room, 550 00:25:46,712 --> 00:25:50,848 So detective lilyquist decides to get his side of the story. 551 00:25:50,916 --> 00:25:53,951 - Steven randolph gives details very similar 552 00:25:54,019 --> 00:25:56,086 To robert reaves' details. 553 00:25:56,155 --> 00:26:00,423 But he said mr. Reaves grabbed and pulled him closer to him. 554 00:26:00,493 --> 00:26:03,026 He said he pushed back. 555 00:26:03,028 --> 00:26:05,929 He said a short time later, mr. Reaves apologizes 556 00:26:05,931 --> 00:26:07,664 For the instance, said that he was out of line, 557 00:26:07,666 --> 00:26:10,700 And further agreed to letting him live there for free 558 00:26:10,770 --> 00:26:12,469 From there on. 559 00:26:12,538 --> 00:26:15,105 - The relationship between steven and reaves 560 00:26:15,174 --> 00:26:17,240 Is strange, to say the least. 561 00:26:17,242 --> 00:26:19,676 But detectives can't connect the dots 562 00:26:19,678 --> 00:26:21,712 Between reaves' unholy behavior 563 00:26:21,780 --> 00:26:24,547 And the mystery of why his car was at the crime scene 564 00:26:24,549 --> 00:26:26,383 The night of the murder. 565 00:26:26,451 --> 00:26:28,885 So detective lilyquist continues to collect evidence 566 00:26:28,954 --> 00:26:30,988 That could provide some answers. 567 00:26:31,056 --> 00:26:33,090 - We apply for a search warrant for this person 568 00:26:33,158 --> 00:26:35,325 For the purpose of gathering evidence-- 569 00:26:35,394 --> 00:26:39,129 Dna, fingerprints, photographs... 570 00:26:39,198 --> 00:26:40,931 And fresh injuries were noted, 571 00:26:41,000 --> 00:26:43,800 Scratches and scrapes on his arms, 572 00:26:43,869 --> 00:26:46,836 As well as scrapes on his knees. 573 00:26:46,838 --> 00:26:49,572 - His explanation for the injuries 574 00:26:49,642 --> 00:26:51,508 Was that he got that 575 00:26:51,577 --> 00:26:54,611 When he was moving furniture 576 00:26:54,679 --> 00:26:58,349 At some point within the last few days. 577 00:26:58,417 --> 00:27:01,685 - And we obtain and execute a search warrant 578 00:27:01,754 --> 00:27:03,988 For steven randolph. 579 00:27:05,324 --> 00:27:08,391 But no injuries are noted on his body. 580 00:27:08,461 --> 00:27:10,561 - The interviews with bishop reaves 581 00:27:10,629 --> 00:27:12,195 And steven randolph are over, 582 00:27:12,197 --> 00:27:14,698 But both men are asked to remain at the station. 583 00:27:14,767 --> 00:27:17,367 - At this point, we have three suspects-- 584 00:27:17,436 --> 00:27:22,106 Darin curtis, steven randolph, and robert reaves. 585 00:27:24,009 --> 00:27:26,777 So we were basically just on a search for evidence 586 00:27:26,845 --> 00:27:28,678 Leading us in the right direction. 587 00:27:28,748 --> 00:27:32,349 - So all of the swabs that they took from darin, steven, 588 00:27:32,417 --> 00:27:34,818 And the bishop were sent 589 00:27:34,886 --> 00:27:37,354 To the crime lab for comparison 590 00:27:37,422 --> 00:27:41,425 To forensic evidence from latrese's car. 591 00:27:43,862 --> 00:27:47,164 - And when the autopsy report comes in shortly after, 592 00:27:47,232 --> 00:27:48,932 Detective lilyquist looks it over 593 00:27:49,000 --> 00:27:50,934 For any additional evidence 594 00:27:51,003 --> 00:27:54,371 - Latrese curtis suffered between 30 and 40 stab wounds 595 00:27:54,439 --> 00:27:57,674 To her chest area. 596 00:27:57,743 --> 00:27:59,509 - Why would you... 597 00:27:59,511 --> 00:28:02,813 Kill this child in such a savage manner? 598 00:28:02,881 --> 00:28:05,816 - And there was one stab wound 599 00:28:05,884 --> 00:28:07,984 That was very chilling, 600 00:28:08,053 --> 00:28:12,589 Because it went from about the victim's navel 601 00:28:12,658 --> 00:28:14,758 All the way up the middle. 602 00:28:14,827 --> 00:28:17,227 And it was superficial, and it appeared 603 00:28:17,296 --> 00:28:20,831 To be postmortem because there was no active blood. 604 00:28:20,899 --> 00:28:25,835 And she surmised that that likely 605 00:28:25,837 --> 00:28:30,073 Was the person who killed her 606 00:28:30,075 --> 00:28:32,342 Testing to see if she was dead. 607 00:28:36,315 --> 00:28:39,149 - Knowing they're looking for a cold-blooded killer, 608 00:28:39,218 --> 00:28:41,584 Detective lilyquist starts running down the alibis 609 00:28:41,654 --> 00:28:42,986 For their suspects. 610 00:28:43,055 --> 00:28:45,088 Darin said he was home alone all night, 611 00:28:45,157 --> 00:28:46,890 So nothing to check there. 612 00:28:46,958 --> 00:28:49,292 Next up is steven randolph. 613 00:28:49,361 --> 00:28:51,695 - So we make contact with all of steven randolph's friends 614 00:28:51,763 --> 00:28:53,897 That he described as being with on that evening. 615 00:28:55,901 --> 00:28:58,469 Everybody verified that he was there. 616 00:28:58,537 --> 00:29:01,104 Everything checked out. 617 00:29:01,173 --> 00:29:03,506 - Finally, detectives turn their attention 618 00:29:03,576 --> 00:29:05,508 To robert reaves' alibi. 619 00:29:05,578 --> 00:29:07,044 - Reaves had indicated 620 00:29:07,112 --> 00:29:09,746 That he had gone to church that night, 621 00:29:09,815 --> 00:29:14,451 Said that sister willie mae had gone to the same church 622 00:29:14,519 --> 00:29:16,086 That they attended. 623 00:29:16,155 --> 00:29:19,489 But willie mae told police 624 00:29:19,558 --> 00:29:21,624 She had gone to church that night 625 00:29:21,626 --> 00:29:25,028 And said she never saw him at the church service. 626 00:29:25,096 --> 00:29:27,397 - We reached out to fellow congregation members 627 00:29:27,399 --> 00:29:30,767 In an attempt to verify that he was at the church. 628 00:29:30,835 --> 00:29:33,670 Nobody saw robert reaves that evening 629 00:29:33,739 --> 00:29:36,839 Or could verify that he was there. 630 00:29:36,841 --> 00:29:39,209 He has no alibi. 631 00:29:39,278 --> 00:29:43,746 - His vehicle clearly was at the scene 632 00:29:43,816 --> 00:29:45,482 Of the death. 633 00:29:45,551 --> 00:29:49,552 - And the injuries observed on his body... 634 00:29:49,621 --> 00:29:51,354 I feel like we had the right man. 635 00:29:51,356 --> 00:29:54,857 We got the blessing for the arrest warrant. 636 00:29:54,859 --> 00:29:58,261 - Three days after latrese was brutally stabbed to death, 637 00:29:58,263 --> 00:30:00,230 Bishop robert reaves is arrested 638 00:30:00,299 --> 00:30:02,399 And charged with her murder. 639 00:30:02,467 --> 00:30:05,135 - So, when we hear about the arrest, 640 00:30:05,203 --> 00:30:06,503 I'm thinking, 641 00:30:06,571 --> 00:30:09,439 Someone is being arrested who seems like 642 00:30:09,441 --> 00:30:12,943 They have very little connection to this woman. 643 00:30:13,011 --> 00:30:15,078 [phone rings] 644 00:30:43,208 --> 00:30:46,877 - ♪ come home to the gallows pole ♪ 645 00:30:51,315 --> 00:30:54,851 - ♪ judgment day shall come ♪ 646 00:30:54,920 --> 00:30:57,987 [tense music] 647 00:30:57,989 --> 00:30:59,389 ♪ ♪ 648 00:30:59,458 --> 00:31:01,458 - Southern preacher robert reaves 649 00:31:01,526 --> 00:31:04,461 Is behind bars awaiting trial on murder charges 650 00:31:04,529 --> 00:31:07,063 For the brutal slaying of latrese curtis. 651 00:31:07,132 --> 00:31:09,065 But the mystery of what happened, 652 00:31:09,134 --> 00:31:11,201 And why, remains. 653 00:31:11,270 --> 00:31:12,569 - At that point, we're not seeing 654 00:31:12,637 --> 00:31:15,238 Any kind of relationship between robert reaves 655 00:31:15,307 --> 00:31:18,208 And latrese curtis. 656 00:31:18,276 --> 00:31:20,176 - Even though no one knows 657 00:31:20,245 --> 00:31:22,279 Why bishop reaves would kill latrese, 658 00:31:22,347 --> 00:31:25,114 Dna test results further convince authorities 659 00:31:25,184 --> 00:31:27,451 They've arrested the right man. 660 00:31:27,519 --> 00:31:31,722 - The dna, it came back to be... 661 00:31:31,790 --> 00:31:33,390 They don't like to say a match, 662 00:31:33,458 --> 00:31:36,727 But the chances of it not being robert reaves 663 00:31:36,795 --> 00:31:39,796 Was one in millions. 664 00:31:39,865 --> 00:31:42,799 Both darin curtis and steven randolph 665 00:31:42,868 --> 00:31:45,568 Did not match. 666 00:31:45,637 --> 00:31:47,237 - The men are officially cleared 667 00:31:47,306 --> 00:31:48,905 As suspects in the case, 668 00:31:48,973 --> 00:31:51,942 As detectives try to figure out reaves' motive, 669 00:31:52,010 --> 00:31:55,812 Especially now that the news of his arrest has spread. 670 00:31:55,881 --> 00:31:58,515 [bell tolling] - this is north carolina. 671 00:31:58,583 --> 00:32:01,050 Church has a heavy influence. 672 00:32:01,120 --> 00:32:05,054 I think it was really troubling 673 00:32:05,124 --> 00:32:06,657 For a lot of people. 674 00:32:06,725 --> 00:32:09,359 - He was well-regarded and well-respected 675 00:32:09,428 --> 00:32:11,061 In the church community. 676 00:32:11,129 --> 00:32:12,996 It sounded like it would have been 677 00:32:13,065 --> 00:32:15,098 So out of character for him. 678 00:32:16,869 --> 00:32:20,069 - In search of answers, detective lilyquist 679 00:32:20,139 --> 00:32:22,539 Does a deep dive on bishop robert reaves. 680 00:32:22,607 --> 00:32:24,507 - As we dig further into his background, 681 00:32:24,576 --> 00:32:28,745 We start seeing a couple different past offenses 682 00:32:28,813 --> 00:32:31,148 Of sexual misconduct. 683 00:32:31,216 --> 00:32:33,283 - And law enforcement aren't the only ones 684 00:32:33,352 --> 00:32:36,152 Trying to dig up dirt on reaves. 685 00:32:36,221 --> 00:32:38,421 - We find out he has a criminal record 686 00:32:38,423 --> 00:32:41,691 Dating back to 1987 in south carolina, 687 00:32:41,760 --> 00:32:43,526 Where he's charged with a sex crime, 688 00:32:43,595 --> 00:32:45,662 And convicted, involving a minor. 689 00:32:45,730 --> 00:32:47,864 Then he has another charge in brooklyn, 690 00:32:47,933 --> 00:32:53,035 Again, involving a minor, a boy, in that area. 691 00:32:53,037 --> 00:32:55,071 We learn from some of the pastors 692 00:32:55,140 --> 00:32:56,573 That he has worked with 693 00:32:56,641 --> 00:32:59,876 That these are the reasons he's been moving around. 694 00:32:59,945 --> 00:33:01,844 - Since it seems steven randolph 695 00:33:01,914 --> 00:33:03,113 Was his last known victim, 696 00:33:03,181 --> 00:33:04,681 Detectives want to know 697 00:33:04,749 --> 00:33:06,649 If there's any more to his story 698 00:33:06,651 --> 00:33:09,352 That might shed light on latrese's murder. 699 00:33:09,354 --> 00:33:11,988 - We brought steven randolph in to conduct 700 00:33:12,057 --> 00:33:15,892 Several additional interviews to see if he recollects 701 00:33:15,960 --> 00:33:17,761 Any additional information. 702 00:33:17,829 --> 00:33:21,598 - He told police, within the last month or two, 703 00:33:21,666 --> 00:33:25,768 He had gotten some mysterious phone calls 704 00:33:25,838 --> 00:33:27,937 From an unknown number... 705 00:33:28,006 --> 00:33:32,275 And that he had spoken to another girlfriend of his, 706 00:33:32,344 --> 00:33:36,479 And she also said, "I also have been getting 707 00:33:36,481 --> 00:33:39,783 Phone calls from that same number." 708 00:33:39,851 --> 00:33:42,385 - In December, just a month before the murder, 709 00:33:42,454 --> 00:33:44,854 The mysterious phone calls turned violent, 710 00:33:44,856 --> 00:33:47,924 When steven and his friend went to a party. 711 00:33:47,993 --> 00:33:51,494 [phone vibrating] - both of them received a call 712 00:33:51,496 --> 00:33:55,965 From the mysterious number alluding to slashed tires. 713 00:33:56,034 --> 00:33:58,635 And both randolph 714 00:33:58,703 --> 00:34:02,672 And her vehicle's tires had been slashed. 715 00:34:02,741 --> 00:34:05,175 And police were able to pull the phone records 716 00:34:05,243 --> 00:34:07,276 For that number, 717 00:34:07,346 --> 00:34:10,847 And it came back to a name of a church. 718 00:34:10,915 --> 00:34:13,417 But the address was robert reaves' address. 719 00:34:15,086 --> 00:34:17,888 That opened up this 720 00:34:17,956 --> 00:34:21,291 Jekyll and hyde story to him 721 00:34:21,359 --> 00:34:23,193 And really showed 722 00:34:23,261 --> 00:34:25,829 That he was also 723 00:34:25,897 --> 00:34:29,166 This completely different, sinister person 724 00:34:29,234 --> 00:34:32,469 At the same time that he is this pastor. 725 00:34:32,537 --> 00:34:33,870 - The new information 726 00:34:33,939 --> 00:34:36,506 Also shows reaves' propensity for violence, 727 00:34:36,575 --> 00:34:38,341 Especially when it comes to the women 728 00:34:38,410 --> 00:34:40,376 In steven randolph's life, 729 00:34:40,445 --> 00:34:42,812 And a motive begins to emerge. 730 00:34:42,881 --> 00:34:46,716 - He had an obvious attraction for steven randolph. 731 00:34:46,785 --> 00:34:50,787 - And so he's making all these odd advances at him. 732 00:34:50,855 --> 00:34:54,091 But steven had said, "I'm not interested." 733 00:34:54,159 --> 00:34:57,561 - But they think the bishop didn't take rejection well, 734 00:34:57,629 --> 00:34:59,663 So he turned his anger on the woman 735 00:34:59,731 --> 00:35:01,431 In steven's life. 736 00:35:01,499 --> 00:35:05,435 - And I think he was upset because he didn't like 737 00:35:05,503 --> 00:35:09,005 That latrese was going with randolph. 738 00:35:09,073 --> 00:35:12,242 - He wasn't just interested in steven randolph, 739 00:35:12,310 --> 00:35:14,978 He was obsessed. 740 00:35:15,046 --> 00:35:17,547 - That night, she came to the house 741 00:35:17,616 --> 00:35:19,482 To have sex with randolph, 742 00:35:19,551 --> 00:35:22,852 And I think that he knew what was going on. 743 00:35:22,921 --> 00:35:27,423 He got really angry over that, and the anger took over. 744 00:35:27,492 --> 00:35:30,627 - And he felt latrese was in the way. 745 00:35:30,695 --> 00:35:33,496 And he wanted to get rid of this obstruction, 746 00:35:33,565 --> 00:35:35,465 So he murders her. 747 00:35:39,104 --> 00:35:42,405 - As they head towards trial, the district attorney's office 748 00:35:42,474 --> 00:35:44,574 Is starting to gain some traction. 749 00:35:44,643 --> 00:35:47,510 But they aren't the only ones working this case. 750 00:35:47,579 --> 00:35:49,111 So is reaves' defense attorney, 751 00:35:49,181 --> 00:35:50,747 George kelly. 752 00:35:50,815 --> 00:35:52,349 - The state's theory in this case 753 00:35:52,417 --> 00:35:55,618 Was that this case came about not for a robbery, 754 00:35:55,620 --> 00:35:58,588 Not for greed, not for money, but lust. 755 00:35:58,657 --> 00:36:00,890 What's missing is no indication 756 00:36:00,959 --> 00:36:04,293 That steve randolph had any interest in robert reaves. 757 00:36:04,295 --> 00:36:07,029 If robert kills latrese, 758 00:36:07,031 --> 00:36:09,131 It doesn't mean that steve now is going to have 759 00:36:09,133 --> 00:36:11,634 A continuing relationship with him--there wasn't one. 760 00:36:11,636 --> 00:36:14,904 - There's always two sides to every story. 761 00:36:14,973 --> 00:36:19,041 The question is, which one is the jury going to believe? 762 00:36:19,111 --> 00:36:25,315 ♪ ♪ 763 00:36:25,383 --> 00:36:27,183 When the trial of robert reaves 764 00:36:27,252 --> 00:36:28,718 Finally begins, 765 00:36:28,787 --> 00:36:31,854 The people of raleigh-durham are ready for answers, 766 00:36:31,856 --> 00:36:35,191 While latrese's loved ones want justice. 767 00:36:35,259 --> 00:36:37,060 - It was not a slam dunk. 768 00:36:37,128 --> 00:36:38,394 It was... 769 00:36:38,463 --> 00:36:42,332 Mostly circumstantial. 770 00:36:42,400 --> 00:36:45,302 - There was tension from the prosecution side 771 00:36:45,370 --> 00:36:46,969 And from latrese's family, 772 00:36:47,039 --> 00:36:50,073 Worried that there would not be a conviction. 773 00:36:50,141 --> 00:36:52,241 - There was no knife. 774 00:36:52,311 --> 00:36:55,378 Nobody saw him there. 775 00:36:55,447 --> 00:36:57,947 Nobody saw it happen. 776 00:36:57,949 --> 00:37:01,718 It was a lot to ask the jury to put together. 777 00:37:01,786 --> 00:37:03,686 I was scared. 778 00:37:03,755 --> 00:37:06,923 - ♪ come home to the gallows pole ♪ 779 00:37:08,158 --> 00:37:15,031 - ♪ judgment day shall come ♪ 780 00:37:15,099 --> 00:37:17,867 [suspenseful music] 781 00:37:17,936 --> 00:37:19,101 ♪ ♪ 782 00:37:19,171 --> 00:37:22,339 - When the murder trial of robert reaves kicks off, 783 00:37:22,341 --> 00:37:23,873 Everyone is on pins and needles, 784 00:37:23,942 --> 00:37:27,043 Especially latrese's loved ones. 785 00:37:27,111 --> 00:37:28,478 - So it was very tense. 786 00:37:28,546 --> 00:37:30,212 It was very tense in that courtroom. 787 00:37:30,214 --> 00:37:33,182 People worried that there would not be a conviction. 788 00:37:33,251 --> 00:37:37,654 - In opening arguments, prosecutors come out swinging. 789 00:37:37,722 --> 00:37:41,558 - More than pointing to actual, direct evidence, 790 00:37:41,626 --> 00:37:45,195 Which we didn't have a whole lot of, besides the dna, 791 00:37:45,263 --> 00:37:49,699 It was the compilation of all of the circumstantial evidence, 792 00:37:49,767 --> 00:37:51,501 And that there really was 793 00:37:51,569 --> 00:37:54,471 No other reasonable explanation 794 00:37:54,539 --> 00:37:56,072 Except for the fact 795 00:37:56,141 --> 00:37:59,141 Reaves obviously had feelings for steven randolph, 796 00:37:59,211 --> 00:38:02,679 And she was in the way, and he must have killed her. 797 00:38:02,747 --> 00:38:05,147 - He was jealous, and he let 798 00:38:05,217 --> 00:38:08,150 Anger get the best of him. 799 00:38:08,220 --> 00:38:12,222 - But robert reaves' defense hits back hard... 800 00:38:12,290 --> 00:38:16,192 And they take aim at the dna evidence. 801 00:38:16,261 --> 00:38:20,362 - If latrese curtis is handling doorknobs in the house 802 00:38:20,364 --> 00:38:24,500 Where robert reaves lived, she could pick up his dna, 803 00:38:24,569 --> 00:38:26,135 Walk out to her car, 804 00:38:26,204 --> 00:38:29,272 And transfer it to the steering wheel when she touched it. 805 00:38:29,340 --> 00:38:31,774 - As for reaves' car being at the scene, 806 00:38:31,843 --> 00:38:34,144 They have an answer for that as well. 807 00:38:34,212 --> 00:38:35,645 - It didn't have to be 808 00:38:35,713 --> 00:38:37,046 Robert reaves' with his vehicle. 809 00:38:37,115 --> 00:38:38,915 It could have been steve randolph 810 00:38:38,983 --> 00:38:40,617 Operating robert reaves' car. 811 00:38:40,685 --> 00:38:42,685 - The defense argues it was steven 812 00:38:42,754 --> 00:38:45,187 Who had the real means and the motive 813 00:38:45,189 --> 00:38:46,923 To kill latrese. 814 00:38:46,991 --> 00:38:48,891 - Latrese was talking to steve randolph about, 815 00:38:48,960 --> 00:38:50,793 Let's take our relationship to the next level. 816 00:38:50,795 --> 00:38:52,662 That might be a motive right there 817 00:38:52,730 --> 00:38:56,032 For him to get wild and mad and lose it and stab her. 818 00:38:57,802 --> 00:39:00,202 - To refute any reasonable doubt, 819 00:39:00,204 --> 00:39:03,273 Prosecutors call a trove of witnesses to the stand, 820 00:39:03,341 --> 00:39:07,077 Starting with darin curtis and steven randolph. 821 00:39:07,145 --> 00:39:11,447 - Latrese curtis' husband testifies about where he was 822 00:39:11,516 --> 00:39:13,516 And the timing of the phone calls 823 00:39:13,584 --> 00:39:15,752 And the fact he was at home. 824 00:39:15,820 --> 00:39:19,021 - Steven randolph was important to the case, 825 00:39:19,090 --> 00:39:22,725 Because it was crucial for the jury to hear 826 00:39:22,794 --> 00:39:25,127 His interactions with reaves 827 00:39:25,196 --> 00:39:28,965 And what his relationship was with latrese. 828 00:39:29,033 --> 00:39:31,433 - But the prosecution's secret weapon 829 00:39:31,435 --> 00:39:35,337 Turns out to be reaves' own sister willie mae. 830 00:39:35,339 --> 00:39:36,706 - She did not come across 831 00:39:36,775 --> 00:39:39,241 As someone who was trying to nail him, 832 00:39:39,243 --> 00:39:43,179 But she testified that she didn't see him at church 833 00:39:43,247 --> 00:39:45,014 At the time of the murder. 834 00:39:45,083 --> 00:39:47,383 - Once again, reaves' lack of an alibi 835 00:39:47,451 --> 00:39:48,851 Comes back to haunt him. 836 00:39:48,920 --> 00:39:51,988 And it only gets worse as the prosecution lays out 837 00:39:52,056 --> 00:39:55,091 What they think happened the night of the murder. 838 00:39:55,159 --> 00:39:58,895 - Prosecutors said, "we believe robert reaves 839 00:39:58,963 --> 00:40:02,965 "followed latrese curtis that night from the home 840 00:40:02,967 --> 00:40:05,968 With the intention to kill her." 841 00:40:05,970 --> 00:40:07,636 - He wound up getting her attention 842 00:40:07,706 --> 00:40:09,772 That she stopped to see what was happening. 843 00:40:09,841 --> 00:40:13,275 And then he got to the car. 844 00:40:13,277 --> 00:40:14,610 He lost it. 845 00:40:14,679 --> 00:40:17,380 [suspenseful music] 846 00:40:17,449 --> 00:40:20,750 ♪ ♪ 847 00:40:20,819 --> 00:40:23,886 He killed her and drug her out of the car across the road. 848 00:40:23,955 --> 00:40:26,155 - But in the wake of damning evidence 849 00:40:26,224 --> 00:40:29,759 And words against him, the bishop remained silent. 850 00:40:29,828 --> 00:40:31,794 - Robert reaves decided not to testify. 851 00:40:31,863 --> 00:40:33,896 Nobody can make that decision for you. 852 00:40:33,965 --> 00:40:35,898 Your lawyer can't decide it for you. 853 00:40:35,900 --> 00:40:38,901 You decide whether to testify or not. 854 00:40:38,970 --> 00:40:41,237 - When all is said and done, 855 00:40:41,306 --> 00:40:44,506 The jury delivers a verdict. 856 00:40:44,508 --> 00:40:48,744 - I was pleasantly surprised... 857 00:40:48,813 --> 00:40:52,515 When the jury came back with a guilty verdict. 858 00:40:56,554 --> 00:40:57,920 - All I could do, man, 859 00:40:57,989 --> 00:41:00,322 Was lift my head up like this and just... 860 00:41:00,392 --> 00:41:02,058 [scoffs] 861 00:41:02,126 --> 00:41:05,094 I didn't know whether to jump up. 862 00:41:05,163 --> 00:41:06,996 I didn't know what to do. 863 00:41:08,866 --> 00:41:13,202 And he never looked at me. 864 00:41:13,271 --> 00:41:15,371 He never looked at me. 865 00:41:15,440 --> 00:41:17,974 - Robert reaves is sentenced to life in prison 866 00:41:18,042 --> 00:41:20,342 Without the chance of parole. 867 00:41:20,412 --> 00:41:21,944 - It's chilling, man, 868 00:41:21,946 --> 00:41:24,947 To think that a member of the clergy 869 00:41:25,016 --> 00:41:29,952 Could be that warped and that selfish, 870 00:41:29,954 --> 00:41:33,923 That if I can't have what I want, 871 00:41:33,992 --> 00:41:38,761 Then I'll murder for it, and I'll murder savagely. 872 00:41:38,830 --> 00:41:41,731 - It really is kind of the end of some innocence. 873 00:41:41,799 --> 00:41:44,634 This is not something we're used to seeing here. 874 00:41:44,702 --> 00:41:47,103 [somber music] 875 00:41:47,171 --> 00:41:52,842 - ♪ say a prayer for the lonely hearts ♪ 876 00:41:52,910 --> 00:41:57,513 ♪ for the ones who are with us ♪ 877 00:41:57,582 --> 00:42:00,382 ♪ for the ones who depart ♪ 878 00:42:00,384 --> 00:42:02,852 - But now, years later, 879 00:42:02,921 --> 00:42:05,387 Robert reaves and his evil sins 880 00:42:05,457 --> 00:42:07,590 Have no place in the hearts and minds 881 00:42:07,659 --> 00:42:09,692 Of latrese's loved ones. 882 00:42:09,760 --> 00:42:12,028 They only carry cherished memories 883 00:42:12,096 --> 00:42:16,398 Of a beautiful young woman gone way too soon. 884 00:42:16,468 --> 00:42:20,169 - In my house, we got one room, 885 00:42:20,171 --> 00:42:24,707 And there's nothing but pictures of her. 886 00:42:26,144 --> 00:42:28,144 I just stand there sometime, 887 00:42:28,212 --> 00:42:31,113 And I just see all the pictures, 888 00:42:31,115 --> 00:42:34,216 All the baby pictures. 889 00:42:34,218 --> 00:42:37,153 I go in that room, she's in that room with me. 890 00:42:37,221 --> 00:42:41,558 And I just--just do like that.