Ep 13. Rosalina Edmondson

Rosalina Edmondson was a mother of two, working as a nurse in her hometown of Shelby, North Carolina. She seemed to have it all together, but behind closed doors, her personal life was unraveling. Rosalina had been in an on-again, off-again relationship with her boyfriend, 27-year-old Darwin Deez Niblock, for several years. Their relationship was tumultuous and often resulted in domestic violence.

On January 11, 2014, Rosalina received a call from Darwin asking her to come to his apartment. When she arrived, she found him lying on the floor, covered in blood. He had been shot multiple times and was barely alive. Rosalina called 911 and tried to save his life, but it was too late. Darwin died from his injuries at the hospital.

The police immediately began investigating Darwin's murder and Rosalina became their primary suspect. The evidence against her was circumstantial, but it was convincing. Her fingerprints were found on the gun used to kill Darwin, and she had a history of violence against him.

Throughout the trial, Rosalina maintained her innocence. She claimed that she found Darwin already shot when she arrived at his apartment and that she had only touched the gun while trying to move it out of the way. Her defense argued that there were other people who could have had a motive to kill Darwin, including his ex-girlfriend and a drug dealer.

Despite her protests, Rosalina was found guilty of first-degree murder and sentenced to life in prison without the possibility of parole. Her family and friends continue to maintain her innocence, claiming that she was a victim of Darwin's abuse and that the justice system failed her.

The episode explores Rosalina's life leading up to the murder, her relationship with Darwin, and the investigation and trial that followed. It also includes interviews with family members, friends, and law enforcement officials involved in the case.

Overall, the episode raises questions about domestic violence, the justice system, and the reliability of circumstantial evidence. It serves as a reminder that sometimes the truth is not always black and white, and that there are often more complex and nuanced factors at play in cases like this.