Scott Weinberger

So while Brian wasn't ready to bring murder charges, they did think it was time to invite him to the station to get his alibi for the night of the murder.

So while Brian wasn't ready to bring murder charges, they did think it was time to invite him to the station to get his alibi for the night of the murder.

Disarmed by their congenial and routine demeanor, Can-Can was more than willing to talk, oblivious to the fact detectives were holding an ace up their sleeve.

Disarmed by their congenial and routine demeanor, Can-Can was more than willing to talk, oblivious to the fact detectives were holding an ace up their sleeve.

And so detectives let him do just that. And immediately they noted how the details of his statement contradicted what they already knew from the videos recovered from Samaya's phone and the apartment building's security cameras.

And so detectives let him do just that. And immediately they noted how the details of his statement contradicted what they already knew from the videos recovered from Samaya's phone and the apartment building's security cameras.

But CanCam's biggest lie had to do with the gun seen on that video, the gun that police believed was likely the murder weapon.

But CanCam's biggest lie had to do with the gun seen on that video, the gun that police believed was likely the murder weapon.

CanCam also thought he was the smartest guy in the room, but he actually was his own worst enemy.

CanCam also thought he was the smartest guy in the room, but he actually was his own worst enemy.

That's what you see in the movies, right? The moment where the house of cards tumbles and the suspect finally breaks down and spills his guts. Obviously, it's an understatement to say that this rarely happens. But there is also an argument to be made that it shouldn't happen.

That's what you see in the movies, right? The moment where the house of cards tumbles and the suspect finally breaks down and spills his guts. Obviously, it's an understatement to say that this rarely happens. But there is also an argument to be made that it shouldn't happen.

But then this moment happened. Not a confession, but an interesting exchange between the investigator and his prime suspect. Blaming the victim, followed by his own admission of his past of alleged violent behavior towards women.

But then this moment happened. Not a confession, but an interesting exchange between the investigator and his prime suspect. Blaming the victim, followed by his own admission of his past of alleged violent behavior towards women.

But while they were willing to wait for a confession, detectives were not as patient about waiting to make an arrest.

But while they were willing to wait for a confession, detectives were not as patient about waiting to make an arrest.

And after seeing the video of the night of Samaya's murder and the brutal aftermath of their confrontation, police knew exactly what he was capable of.

And after seeing the video of the night of Samaya's murder and the brutal aftermath of their confrontation, police knew exactly what he was capable of.

And this is a pretty common conversation between cops and prosecutors. And coming to the right decision is an exercise in communication, common sense, and most importantly, in trust.

And this is a pretty common conversation between cops and prosecutors. And coming to the right decision is an exercise in communication, common sense, and most importantly, in trust.