The Search for Christie Wilson | Full Episode

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[@Joanla1954]

Thank you for this video!

[@annamatsukashvili]

do you know anything about Shanti Motry's disappearance?

[@ashvinijayasinghe8739]

​@@Joanla1954⁰😊2p, 😊

[@danahsutton101]

Debbie's soul is in a better place. Her remains are now dust. Families get too fixated on bones and not the spiritual side.

[@TheAnniewoo]

⁠@@danahsutton101have you ever felt the pain of losing someone you love? It’s not fixation, it’s heartbreak

[@Ralphbo-u6l]

What a monster. This man had a good job, a ranch in a prime area, a wife and 2 sons and he’s out preying on women at the casino. Christie had her whole life a head of her. So sad.

[@Jamuna-Atma]

Exactly what I thought and the wife still sticks up for him. He cheated on her. Is this woman blind?

[@SidewaysInTraffic]

@@Jamuna-Atma Cheating happens. Murdering women is something else.

[@stfuplsok]

*ahead I think he's not preying on women at the casino. It could be only an opportunity or chance for him that poor Christie came in.

[@brianmeen2158]

@@Jamuna-Atmablind love makes people incredibly irrational

[@scarletsletter4466]

@@SidewaysInTrafficin this case the perp had also committed prior SA. And yes, cheating happens, but it’s still an act of moral turpitude which indicates the person who committed it is far more likely to commit more serious crimes of moral turpitude, including the one shown here, than a person who’s never done any such act. Think of acts like cheating, credit card fraud, etc, as gateways or as causing the “broken window effect” of morality. A person whose character & record are spotless very rarely wakes up & decides to commit a major crime.

[@jennywatkins7195]

Her mother is a very strong woman. Much respect going to her to keep her memory alive.

[@Jaydee215]

The two detectives are owed everything for bringing this girl home. They went above and beyond for Christie and her family. Thank God for them.

[@NellyGandhella]

Spoiler alert ffs

[@Jaydee215]

@@NellyGandhella never read the comments first ffs

[@billmonroe8826]

Not really! They just did their job! Basically didn't do their job when they first searched the place!

[@sanazhm]

His son solved the case.

[@jonathanstephens7015]

I believe his son probably knew in his heart right from the beginning. I forgive a kid who couldn’t bring himself to turn his father in. I mean come on. When all the cops started showing up asking about a missing woman this kid and wife couldn’t put 2 and 2 together. Doubtful. The mother, Mario’s wife, definitely kept her mouth shut at the time. What wife isn’t going to be aware of a tractor digging holes on her property around the time a woman goes missing and your husband who was digging holes is the number one suspect?

[@DethronedByEli]

How come no one is giving the son credit?!?! He basically solved the case!!!

[@lindayoung3437]

No he did not. The detectives did

[@DethronedByEli]

@@lindayoung3437 if he didn’t give them the tip all would be lost, genius

[@oliwia2104]

@@lindayoung3437 except they had already searched that whole area before and didn’t find her, so without the sons information they would not have looked again

[@DethronedByEli]

@@oliwia2104 THANK YOU

[@Gelinnawen]

Maybe the son just wanted to put it all behind him. He probably idolized his dad, and then to discover that his dad killed innocent people…what heartbreak. Justice for Christy but very bittersweet for the family that thought he was a good man.

[@lawyertammy]

I cried when her husband said, “They brought 2 persons home, Christie and my wife” … that was powerful 😢❤🙏🏾

[@bestm333]

Yes I didn't completely comprehend this,does he me'n his wife changed so much?💚💟🤔

[@Erchyful]

@@bestm333No, he means that his wife was also dead (she died inside)

[@bestm333]

@@Erchyful yes indeed thought so much when she changed so much understandably due to her daughter being Murdered yes of course her changing would seem like she died Thank you immensely much so for confirmed God bless you for your thoughtfulness enlightenments so kind you most surely be💚💟💛

[@tillitsdone]

It's profound, but for the record, I didn't cry.

[@tellurye]

@@bestm333 No, she didnt "die inside" She was a changed lost soul and would not do anything until she had closure. Of course, not being there for her husband (he lost a daughter as well) but people dont care about men too much; they are expected to be tough. So his wife most likely was "there" but not really there. Probably couldnt talk about anything - didnt care about anything except Christy. People grieve in different ways. So yeah - to the husband, he lost two people in this tragedy. So when they finally got all the answers and was able to bring Christie home, the wife became present again. Now the two of them can re-bond. That is an amazing marriage to be able to go through all that together. Its not uncommon for couples to divorce after losing a child. God bless them for being so strong.

[@flower5396]

Not only Christie is his victim but also his children. May Christie rest in peace and may his children have the courage to continue living their lives with dignity and not allow his father's choice affect their lives forever.

[@chizusakuraa]

I pity Garcia’s family. It’s true what the detectives said, they never asked for a murderer as their husband and father. They deserved better. I’m glad the wife and his son decided to speak up. I hope they all were able to move forward with lighter hearts despite this nightmare.

[@Kait-tee]

Two families destroyed by a callous evil man

[@mermaid30019]

@@Kait-teewe know just stating that his family suffered also. Most of the times the suspects family is angry with the victim’s family.

[@alishawilson01]

Me too. Horrible.

[@shadia4710]

​@@mermaid30019 But they were affected as well. The wife stated that she began to suspect her husband and later divorce him. I completely get your statement but they also deserve some empathy...as they were completely innocent.

[@Grammichal]

Like Rex Huerman…. Gilgo Beach

[@countryroad9827]

I'm glad the son told about the day when his dad got ill with him while digging on their old property. To me, he solved the case, but I thank the detectives for not giving up.

[@delishamcelroy5618]

I’m so very glad that this family has the closure they so much deserve 😢I just wish detectives and police did this amount or type of searching for all humans that go missing 🤷🏾‍♀️☝🏾💯

[@Grammichal]

@@delishamcelroy5618 I’ve been watching a lot of true crime and there are A LOT of diligent detectives!!

[@gardensofthegods]

Too bad the son didn't tell them the truth the first time the detectives were there instead of all that time that went by ... how many years later ? I'm glad he did tell them the truth but they actually ended up having to bring in an archaeologist to even tell them if the bone was a human bone or not ? If he had told them the truth when all this 1st happened it would have been so much easier to identify the body as definitely hers and on top of that could have gotten the much needed closure for loved ones but especially that poor mother who was almost losing her mind out of grief . Justice delayed is Justice denied and so for every day every week every month and every year that went by what's another year of that kid deliberately denying Justice that poor murdered girl and her loved ones . I'm just glad he finally did tell the detectives what he knew but he should have been forthcoming much much earlier

[@flyoverurbangarden4315]

Erin Moriority does such a good job with these stories and interviews.

[@207sunflower]

It’s nice to read someone giving Erin some regard and credit. She is a great journalist.

[@c.2538]

Tbh her nasaly voice drives me nuts she sounds so congested

[@tillitsdone]

She's the worst

[@Terri-zn9sr]

I agree. She is one of the best.

[@Terri-zn9sr]

I agree. She is one of the best.

[@nessae354]

When the interviewer asked him if he killed Christie he said no but was nodding his head up and down. His body betrayed him. It was literally responding "yes".

[@bradleyjackson7168]

Yep. I saw that too

[@kayfaina1358]

I immediately picked that up as well.

[@lisanelke9726]

And his eyes were blinking like crazy lol 😆

[@jessicamartinelli274]

& the eyes veered to the left every time he talked about not knowing where she was or what happened to her . Another thing the body does subconsciously when it’s lying .

[@JoleneSmart-uy1zm]

That’s actually junk science - people love to repeat rubbish they picked up off some so called behaviour experts on KZbin videos - parrot 🦜

[@pchaparala]

It is chilling how truly evil that dude is. Zero remorse. Thank God he is off the streets. God Bless Kristy’s family 🙏🏽

[@Kat.Evangeline14]

Died in Prison

[@Faristol7]

​@@Kat.Evangeline14God bless Mario's son too - he was the one who gave detectives the final clue as to where Christie's body was. The guy could have kept his mouth shut to protect his father, but because of that tip, the body was found

[@marcroger8367]

Your imaginary friend let her die in the first place....why would they bless anyone.???

[@SidewaysInTraffic]

@@Faristol7 Still seems odd to me that with all the casino money backing (I live in the area), it hurt business severely at the time, that they wouldn't have done more searching of his property.

[@Moonbunny55]

He actually off the planet in a nice hot place!!

[@theresachung703]

Those police detectives have my deepest respect. May you all be blessed

[@dafaq05]

the fact that he continues to lie is disgusting.

[@annazaman9657]

He's dead. Died in prison in 2020

[@ladavidson9269]

Some dirty souls are like that. They lie as easily as breathing. I was married to a conman. How do they keep lies straight?

[@dafaq05]

@@annazaman9657 i commented this before i got to that part lol

[@Theresebonath6077]

​@@annazaman9657 Did he ever told the truth ?

[@phoeberaymond8781]

​@@annazaman9657 Good

[@Youtubing5999]

These investigators are seriously incredible!! They even flew in to tell her about the findings of remains. They deserve an award!

[@bz3548]

without Chris’ information they would be looking for years.

[@Tamara-ju3lh]

​@@bz3548chris only said anything when he was questioned. The investigators did an incredible job and spent a lot of time trying to find the body. Why are you trying to diminish their work and persistence?

[@christinek380]

This wasn’t possible without Garcias wife and children. So thanks to them as well 🙏

[@mickeybell8933]

Let's not forget that Christie's husband told her to bring her behind home at 1048pm but yet she left the casino at 1am...how you going to be unemployed and gambling at the casino...

[@abbeyball6890]

​@@mickeybell8933are you implying that it is Christie's fault she was murdered?? It's a free country if she wants to gamble and not report home when her husband tells her that's her decision. Don't blame the victim, it's not a good look at all.

[@Terri-zn9sr]

​@@mickeybell8933 What is the point of your comment?

[@mickeybell8933]

@@abbeyball6890 every action has a reaction...if she would've listen to her significant other...maybe she would have been alive...if her behind wasn't gambling knowing dang well she couldn't afford to...she would've definitely been alive....I said what I said

[@idreamtiwasbackatmanderley414]

@@mickeybell8933C’est si difficile que çà de comprendre au vu du passé criminel de cet homme que si ce n’avait pas été Christie, il aurait trouvé une autre victime? Par ailleurs je me demande au vu de vos propos qui semblent impliquer que Christie aurait du obéir à son compagnon - pas son mari - si vous n’êtes pas un tantinet macho.

[@rocketta.chique5761]

I don’t always cry at these cases.. but this one had me bawling. It hit very close to home in many ways. Thank you for having the boldness to share Christie’s story, 48 hours. ❤️

[@yahyehassan8067]

Her Mother is an amazing, she tried everything Mom could.. RIP Christe-

[@staffordlee1430]

The importance of having a loved one’s body after their death cannot be overstated. I didn’t truly understand why until my sister died but immediately after knew how crucial it was to have her in my family’s care.

[@impikazulu]

Absolute superstars those cops are! Unflinching dedication and professionalism

[@Tracey_German_Shepard]

Kakhulu 🙌

[@MrBaltimoreRon]

Not really the Killer's son told them whats up and where he was with the tractor, so dont boot lick too much.

[@Memg007]

The son 🎉

[@gib59er56]

Yup. I do not like cops at all, but these detectives are a couple of good men firstly and hard working and dedicated cops as well. Kudos gents!

[@3dsmaxrocks699]

@@MrBaltimoreRon

[@karinpienaar7315]

Unbelievable how he would sit there in court with a straight face and anger professing his innocence when he's got her buried in his backyard!

[@roberthudson5999]

There's a very special place in hell for Garcia.

[@betsylaughlin8652]

Duper’s delight-he was thoroughly enjoying it. He is a psycho. The things that most people enjoy, the things we find fun or exciting, are not the same things this monster calls “fun”.

[@al_sprays_paint8669]

The capacity that some people have for lying terrifies me

[@a.mie.533]

Please never stop making those excellent documentaries!

[@krmccarrell]

A big thank you to Garcia's wife and sons, who really broke the case! Thank you, thank you!

[@gardensofthegods]

Yes and no because that son could have told the detectives YEARS EARLIER what the truth was and instead by the time they dig up the ground they actually need to hire an archaeologist to tell them if the bone was even a human bone ? Too bad he didn't tell the truth about what he saw and how his dad was acting much earlier as in many years earlier but instead that poor mother of the victim nearly went insane with grief and no closure when here the son could have helped but didn't do the right thing until how many years went by ?

[@JenaHuffman]

Just sickening that he continued to deny it. Criminals always think they’re smarter than the detectives and everyone else. I’m glad that they decided not to make a deal with that monster and not to let him steal their joys in life and most of all not their marriage. RIP 💔

[@oldhickory4686]

I knew when she walked out with him to the parking lot it was him.No man who has a woman walk out with him to his car from a Casino, just says, "Goodnight" with only an embrace. Let me warn young ladies, there are men that love to gamble yes, but there are some who go there as predators looking for a good time after. And they can be charismatic and charm you like no other. I knew a man who was married, and he told me he only did slots, because that gave him time to check out the girls. His family meant nothing to him.

[@Grammichal]

@@oldhickory4686 After sitting beside him and his friend playing black jack , she might have felt sufficiently trusting of an older man. He probably said he would walk her to her car so she would be safe!!

[@oldhickory4686]

@@Grammichal Of course. Do you think evil presents itself as, "Hi, I hope to butcher you tonight?" You can never let your guard down. It's just the fallen world we live in.

[@geronimo4592]

This guy is something else. Watched so many cases over the years but the way he talks and behaves in the Interviews is some crazy good acting. even if i knew he was lying, i never felt he was lying. very calm and charismatic, he could have tricked me into thinking he is a nice and supportive guy. scary. Much love to everyone who read this, have a good day and appreciate your loved ones.

[@Janadu]

Just watching the monster's body language showed how guilty he was. I'm so glad the detectives were so persistent and brought closure to Christie's family and friends. I wish them all peace.

[@jasuke13]

I didn’t see it that way. I think he’s actually a pretty good liar… really diabolical…

[@racheltarentino3314]

​@jasuke13 he is a good liar. If you know what a liar looks like u can easily spot them and Mario's language was GUILTY

[@truth_hunter]

I see it in his eyes that he’s lying and his mannerisms. The way he said he wasn’t gonna to ask for forgiveness because he’s innocent. It was very obvious he is guilty. It was in his body language as he was saying he’s not guilty or he’s sorry about what happened to her, but it wasn’t him.

[@Grammichal]

@user-dw4cs4xv8y Nope. The rule of them is “If you’re guilty, call a lawyer. If you’re not guilty, call a lawyer.”

[@Alexandra_Wolf]

HOW AMAZING IS IT that his first victim and second and third victims BROTHER were friends and when he reached out to her they realized this man was the center of SO MUCH pain. This is a serial killer. Major major props to the Amazing cops and prosecutors and jury.

[@Cat-Tiger-Taegi-Cult]

Too bad they didn't talk sooner

[@gardensofthegods]

I definitely believe he's a serial killer but I believe there's others aside from those three that he killed

[@Imagination_Now]

It gets me everytime when these murderers are asked if they did it, and while they're saying "no absolutely not" they're simultaneously nodding yes

[@olivewoo522]

And blinking

[@bestm333]

Is this what happened here in this case? If so I most surely didn't see but if you did please can you be so kind's to inform how much minutes into this video this is visible please? Thank you God bless you

[@Imagination_Now]

@bestm333 it's at the very beginning and throughout when he talks occasionally.

[@Kari.F.]

​@@bestm333It's at the very beginning of this video, around the 1.40-1.50 minute mark. It's short, so if you sneezed or blinked, that's enough for you to have missed it. 😊 Compared to other killers, he's not subtle about it, so if you had seen it, you would have noticed.

[@MrGrumpyGills]

Nodding can be used to emphasize what's being said as well. He nods in sync with each word. Mind you, I'm not saying he didn't do it. Just wanted to point out that there can be more to nodding.

[@Spooky_515]

He saw the girl losing all her money at the black Jack table and can tell she has a gambling problem, he was said to be intelligent and he had an eye for what he saw as an easy target. he uses his dad face to make her feel comfortable and when she’s tapped out he “lends” her some money and when she loses it all he then says how are we going to get my money. She purposely leaves her phone as a way to get away because she starts to get an uneasy feeling. On the way out he grabs at her acting as if she’s trying to dip out and not pay him back. When she says she forgot her phone and needs to go get it is the moment he claimed to be an embrace was actually the moment he snatched her up and hid her in his car. We all know what happened from there. RIP Christy

[@LionofJudah222]

Exactly! That makes so much sense! I didn't even think about that being his motive. She may have felt a little trapped? And I didn't think that maybe she left her phone purposely behind?? And also we couldn't see her in his vehicle because he had knocked her out somehow by that time, she probably in the backseat where they found the blood spots ECT.

[@MoonQueen5]

I wonder what his reaction was when they found her remains on his property, another lie? I’m glad she was found and justice was served 🙏🏻

[@EverettLang65]

He probably claimed “The body was planted…I’m being framed, etc…. 🤮

[@Douglas_Hamilton]

We will never know as he died in prison in 2020.

[@SidewaysInTraffic]

@@EverettLang65 I mean wasn't that what Epstein was doing? Thunder Valley opened a 100M venue last year. They've expanded to a Vegas comparable casino over the years. I was there days before this incident and days after and business had significantly slowed. I find it weird there was no footage of her getting into his vehicle, but of him driving off. No cell phone pings. Bones discovered 15 years later. There were other odd things that were reported throughout the years here locally that I don't exactly remember. This is one of the cases/stories that has always left me uneasy.

[@tillitsdone]

@@Douglas_Hamilton Well, that's tragic

[@dearmakeupdiary]

He provided said it was another planted evidence. That man is pure evil

[@tlo35]

I saw this case many years ago. They finally found her body. Amazing investigation and not giving up by the family.

[@chickwitthagoodies]

Really they found her body

[@gardensofthegods]

Well it's right here in this episode ... of course by the time they found it because the murderer's son did not come forward and tell the detectives what he knew by the time they found her they actually had to bring in an archaeologist to even let them know if the bone they found was of a human or not ... how long did he wait ? How many years ?

[@priscillafuentes8663]

I recall this story, I'm glad they got him. My condolences to her family.❤

[@koisneurotypical]

Wow. I had been following Christy’s story from the forensics shows, but it always ended with Garcia”s conviction. Thank you to the Detectives and police force who kept going until her Mom could grieve properly. And thank you for the upload.

[@kaykaystern]

Rest in Heaven Christe‼️🙌🏼 Ms Debbie, Christie's momma, is an amazing mother. I feel for the friends and family, they NEVER gave up.. that's beautiful to me

[@hannahlowe794]

I’m so, so glad those detectives found her. They put in a lot of care and consideration, just like any detectives should.

[@zombiechicken7114]

Helens law in the uk restricts access to parole for killers unless they tell where the bodies are. I think that should be universal.

[@c.2538]

That’s an interesting idea I’ve never heard of that law

[@user-x57620fzmt]

I think they have the same law in some parts of Australia. Yes, it should be universal.

[@whosaidthat9265]

Except he would have been out in 12yrs in the UK. Deplorable sentencing guidelines

[@sunshine3914]

It’s rare for any case, in the US, to go to trial as swiftly as this one, & even rarer that the sentence is that lengthy, even with a body.

[@idreamtiwasbackatmanderley414]

@@sunshine3914The lenghty sentence was for crimes committed against both Christie and Wendy at 25.17

[@MartinM04]

Wow. What a coward has the audacity to lie in court. Disgusting

[@perfectlittleangel]

Glad Christie finally got some justice, even if it took 15 years.

[@karaDee2363]

Such a heartbreaking story. A 27 year old daughter's life cut short by murderer. He was an evil man and you could see it in his soulless eyes. One thing I've learned over the years is murderers never tell the truth and rarely admit their guilt. I'm so glad they found her remains which finally brought closure for the family 🙏

[@aaz148a]

Finally a jury that is spot on, determined and decisive, and that without a body and without hearing the evidence of his previous assaults! unlike other juries who come out with a no-guilty verdict after 2 hours of wasting tax payers' money with ten times hard evidence! Finally members of jury with brains on their shoulders!

[@7SonsofFeanor]

His defense is that the physical evidence (her hair, blood, and DNA found in his car - after he'd cleaned it) must've been planted. And that she went back inside the casino to get her cell phone after he went to the parking lot with her. But the surveillance video does not show her re-entering the casino. ...so what he is claiming is that, yes, he walked into the parking lot at 1:30 in the morning with a woman who was stumbling a bit, but still pushing his arms away, knowing that her cell phone was back in the casino, and the reason no one ever saw or heard from her again is that there must've been a bogeyman in the parking lot who attacked her at that time. Pretty weak defense.

[@Sisflowflow]

I believe they got a guilty verdict primarily due to scratches on his face and that internet search. Evidence of him leaving the casino with her may not have been sufficient to nail him. Thank goodness Christie put up a fight and marked his face and body

[@aria3329]

This was wonderful 48Hours! I heard this sad story years ago and I'm grateful to those 2 Detectives...and everyone else involved...in finding this young woman. Your reporting was great...per usual! 😊 Thank you!

[@golfer0422]

So glad they continued efforts to find Christie and reveal what a lying, evil, monster he was attempting to hold to his innocence.

[@kingibrahim5775]

It always saddens me when I see somebody, so young, so beautiful with so much potential so much good to give to the world just taken from this world.

[@joannashere9091]

These detectives are heroes!!!

[@MrBaltimoreRon]

No they aint the Killer's family told them everything. Stop Boot Licking.

[@joannashere9091]

@@MrBaltimoreRon Well aren't you a charmer.

[@hannahmitchell87]

Tbh, I find it odd they didn't question the sons as well as the wife first time round if they were home around the time of the disappearance. But maybe I've misunderstood. I'm glad they finally brought justice

[@gardensofthegods]

Yes those detectives really are heroes the way they worked so hard for years to try to get to the bottom of the truth . And as for the son well yes he broke the case but how many years did he wait before he told the truth ... ? Was it at least 10 ? Imagine you know the truth and you know somebody's mother is pretty much losing her sanity out of grief because she can't get any closure and you keep your mouth shut to protect your father ... ? ... and that is exactly what happened . The murderer's son did not come forward until after his parents divorced and they lost their home . Probably told more out of anger towards his dad causing them to lose their home rather than actually caring about that poor girl and her loved ones .

[@gardensofthegods]

I also believe the father is a serial killer and that there's probably other bodies on that property

[@Alexandra_Wolf]

How is no one talking about the insane fact that his first victim and second and third victims were SO CLOSELY LINKED by the brother who reached out to the first victim who was his friend from his hometown??

[@gavinpark82]

Wow. I’ve watched countless true crime videos, over 15+ years, and I can count on one hand how many times I’ve genuinely been shocked at convincingly calm and “believable” a guilty person can be. Right up until the discovery of Christie, I genuinely believed the “big reveal” would be this guy being released from jail! How can he possibly continue to protest his innocence now?? 🤷🏻‍♂️

[@deescott8312]

Right

[@indyjoyblooms]

It’s terrifying. My ex husband would twist any story. When it comes to admitting their crimes they will stick to their narrative with commitment. It’s infuriating

[@debbielarsen4831]

He died of pneumonia in 2020 and they posted that at the end of the video.

[@gavinpark82]

@@debbielarsen4831 yeah, I did see that. What I meant was, at the time he was being interviewed from jail, they had already found Christie buried on his property, right?

[@BrittMFH]

I'm pretty bad gullible when it comes to believing killers' pleas of Innocence, and this is yet another. Sigh.

[@angelaberni8873]

Wtf!!! Her hair and her blood were found in his car. Isn't THAT ENOUGH !!! Add to the fact of his violence towards another woman and conveniently killed another two. Just too pathetic and sickening. !!!

[@wrxsubaru02]

It's crazy how they withhold information such as a criminal past that has relevance to a case.

[@RoseNZieg]

they didn't want the jury to be "prejudiced."

[@Cove_Blue]

It's bs as that's a common escalation. It absolutely should've been admitted as evidence. He should've already been in prison for killing those other 2 women.

[@danielclausen5318]

some legal systems do allow previous acts to be presented, but they have to be so compelling and show such "striking similarity" to the present case to be permitted in, makes total sense as if all previous actions are exposed then a defendant could potentially be convicted when innocent due to prejudice, as they say it is better a guilty man be free than an innocent man locked up,

[@julieoluna8887]

Buy yet Lawyers are allowed to continuously streess in court that their client has never committed a crime before and should receive the minimum sentence or no time at all.

[@tebelshaw9486]

It's equally crazy that he was at large to continue his repulsive ways.

[@amandaowens2016]

Makes you wonder if this was his only victim 🤔 my sincere condolences to Christies friends and family 🙏

[@mickjagger8439]

It wasn't, This guy sexually assaulted a different woman twice, threatened her with a gun, was sentence to 18 mo. probation. Guess he believed he would get off free again

[@amandathompson444]

He also killed a woman & her mother by driving car into a river 😢😮 he destroyed more than just one family! Hes the devil 👿

[@kathyhayevsky4703]

There were more suspicious areas on his property. Wonder if they dug them all up.

[@mickjagger8439]

@@kathyhayevsky4703 Yeah, good chance, this guy was a psycho demon

[@ABC-ed8cg]

There are definitely more suspicious missing persons case linked to him, not limited to the other 2 previous convictions. He looks like a manipulative pos who would do anything to get his way.

[@missingmimic]

Psychopath looking right into the camera and lying without flinching. Rip Christy

[@RoseNZieg]

he didn't flinch but blinked too much.

[@ileanamuntean7338]

Yes but he looks creepy and totally fake.

[@surlygirly1926]

His eyes were shifty.

[@cheeriosforhonkies8867]

His eyes shifted up and to the left

[@YowzaBowzaWowza]

@@cheeriosforhonkies8867: Yes. Often associated with deception.

[@marygoff3332]

My parents lived in Auburn, CA just a few minutes from this guy. Beautiful area. Been to that casino many times. You'd never think something this awful would happen there...

[@tbuttercup2162]

I would! There’s a whole array of people that gamble! Some for fun, and others that this is just one of their vices!

[@marygoff3332]

​@@tbuttercup2162 sure. I gamble, and I'd never hurt a fly. The casino is in an area that is "gold country" - lovely people, lovely small town. The parking lot is well-lit. I think he may have drugged her, I can't see her walking out that close to him otherwise.

[@mariejones3913]

I live here too, i do think that it happens EVERYWHERE! MONSTERS ARE EVERYWHERE!

[@marivipalomino6975]

Blood doesn’t go away that easily as does a string of hair. That’s the most damning evidence. She was in that car and he took her away.

[@stevensonjc21]

Nuno & Merch are two of the best cops I’ve ever heard about . Just true awesomeness

[@mnm25479]

Gosh, I remember this case well... so happy the family found her! Great reporting and storytelling by Erin!

[@olivewoo522]

Probably one of the most heart pounding episodes ever. A lot of jaw drops and eyebrows raised with open mouth what the heck....... Wow. A very sad episode 😢

[@Janettoi]

I am so grateful for those two cops for their relentless efforts! I'm so glad her remains were found, the monster no longer controls the family with this information especially Ms. Debbie. I hope that the Garcia's, (minus the monster) and Christie's family are all okay and living with some type of peace. Rest in peace Christie Wilson, I'm so sorry this happened to you 🕊

[@cali.girllivinnnevada8]

You know she could have been in the trunk of his car, just because she wasn’t seen on video in his car doesn’t mean she wasn’t there, she might have been unconscious! He’s a liar!! R.I.P. Christie ❤🪽

[@Marlaina]

I thought the same thing- that he stuffed her in his trunk

[@GeoRockNerd]

Christie leaving with Garcia could’ve been as simple as him saying “I’ll walk you to your car, make sure you’re safe!” and then him turning on her suddenly when she least expected it.

[@FunUrth4All]

Right

[@carieyounginsurance]

This man is a walking nightmare! Yikes - stay in jail

[@annazaman9657]

He's dead

[@YaLittleFriend]

@@annazaman9657good.

[@lilbluekitten]

Watching the footage of Wendy Ward hugging Christy’s mother and family got me. The fact that this monster’s victims met each other because of a tragedy is so incredibly SAD. My heart goes out to all of them, also the poor lady and her mother. They could never prove that he killed them too. Their family has to be heartbroken too. I wouldn’t be surprised if there are more victims that we don’t know about. RIP, Christy.

[@harshanid3636]

It's possible the wife knew all along. It was clear that she was terrified of him. It's why the police had not taken her seriously, while she supported him. They knew. Once he was locked up, she felt safe to move on with her life. She had grown boys to support her. This family needs recognition for their role to find Christie. Without them, it would have been a cold case indefinitely. I can imagine the mental, emotional and physical abuse that Mario put his wife through. She carries it in her eyes. Now both families can have peace. God bless...

[@SidewaysInTraffic]

Is it possibly she did go back into the casino and something happened? I mean no video of her getting into his vehicle doesn't seem suspicious, only of his car driving off? It's roughly 20 miles from Thunder Valley to Auburn and cell phones didn't ping? Then finding bones 15 years later on his property. I'm in the area and always thought this story was fishy.

[@harshanid3636]

@@SidewaysInTraffic No. She did not go back into the casino. There would have been footage on their cameras. Blood splatter was found in his car. He claimed it was planted. How? Her body hadn't been found. He had scratches on his face and chest. A medical doctor who sat at the same BJ table testified, he had no scratches on his face. Christie's bones indicated a broken nose and neck bones. It indicates he knocked her out, threw her in the back seat & drove off- then strangled her to death. And you think they got the wrong guy?!

[@SidewaysInTraffic]

@@harshanid3636 You're so sure on there would have been footage, but there is no footage of her getting in his vehicle? No footage of possibly spiking her drink. Sure there are things that look guilty and there is things that make me question what really happened. Cadaver dogs have an accuracy of 95%. And I'm sure they used them a few times and different dogs. But they failed to mention if they dug? LOL it's 5 acres not 50. I live on 3.

[@harshanid3636]

@@SidewaysInTraffic I'm glad you were not on the jury. Why wasn't her car caught on video leaving? And the other woman 2 women... You probably think there is a reasonable explanation of them as well. How do you account for his own son's recollection of the day after Christie went missing? How do you explain away that she was buried on his property - 25 feet down?

[@SidewaysInTraffic]

@@harshanid3636 Pulling back 25 feet, not 25 feet deep lol. 25ft is the height of a 2 story house. Her car wouldn't have left if she was murdered in the Casino by an employee or an important person. Which is plausible and they framed this guy for simply having sex with her in his car.

[@cjones1693]

For his son to come forward with that info took alot of strength

[@StofStuiver]

She didnt forget her phone. He took it without her knowing it, and left it there. That way the phone signal couldnt be traced and so her location. She never said she forgot her phone, because then you would immediately walk back to get it. He knew it, because he left it there. She never knew. And it also provides him somewhat of an explanation she wasnt with him and seems to speak truth. Its possible he killed more people, so im wondering if they finished exploring the other locations at the property, or did they stop on hole 3? Should explore the others too.

[@whosaidthat9265]

Cell phone gps tracking was not a well known nor accessible tool in 2005 when this crime occurred. He may have considered her ability to communicate in general but gps tracking? Extremely unlikely as the technology on because available in 2004-2005 for cell phones and most devices at that time did not the software.

[@grec.]

The only question unanswered here would be, why Christie went out with Mario?

[@TuanPham-oq9pv]

They probably played blackjack at that casino often. He knew she lost all her money that night and had a gambling addiction. He offered to lend her money but said the money is in the car and he is done gambling that night. He said if she wants to borrow money, then she would have to follow him to his car. She left her phone behind as a back up plan to return to the casino. She may had a gambling addiction.

[@grec.]

@@TuanPham-oq9pv That's sad. It's awful how when we are focus on other things (in her case, her possible gambling addiction) we can lose our judgement entirely and succumb to the bad intentions of others who can take advantage of others' vulnerability. Poor Christie.

[@grec.]

@@TuanPham-oq9pv Thank you for explaining.

[@DebraRN1195]

Alcohol impairs judgment.

[@grec.]

@@DebraRN1195 That's truly unfortunate.

[@49ers_red_and_gold2]

Sorry to his family, but there are plenty of evil men who will live a double life. Family be in denial no way my dad, husband can be that evil. 😩

[@ladavidson9269]

Evil lurks, well disguised

[@whitecalling2650]

Women do the same

[@whosaidthat9265]

They literally helped the cops find her body. They weren’t in denial

[@mjones4458]

Thank you for airing this case. I remembered it from years ago but never knew what happened. I'm so glad the family has closure. So very sad what happen to this young woman😢

[@mariapilarme]

I live very close to the Casino it was big news at that time. Next to the casino is a dump for the county on the same road less than a mile. We all thought he put her there. We know better that don’t go alone to the Casino. Very sad she was so young. Don’t trust guys that you just meet if you need to go to you car the Casino has security on the door and trough out the casino. I don’t know why she even walked with him at all . A guy can immobilize you very fast and this guy was bigger than her.

[@greenonions5296]

Maybe he pretended they were going to another casino or something, so she thought that's where they were going? He may have purposely hid her phone in the casino so she wouldn't have it, because he somehow knew it was left behind there.

[@cazi5759]

Too bad that he only served 13 of his 59 years in prison. Glad to hear that his wife finally realized that her husband was responsible for Christie‘s death. My deepest condolences to Christie‘s family and friends!! I pray that your pain will get better in time and that your hearts will be able to heal 🙏.

[@aqua-mina]

Seeing Mario speak at first, I was almost convinced that he was innocent… what a terrible act he did!

[@jeremysmith9694]

Fantastic liar

[@m.c.7920]

Same! Took about 15 mins in to fully convince me

[@barbarascotto3873]

Me too! At first, I was like, oh an innocent man is in jail. NOPE.

[@Yui789esss]

This is one of the very few cases where the caller (bf) reporting the victim disappearing and sounding guilty was actually innocent

[@melissamckinnies6769]

Watch his eyes when he’s asked the first question from Erin. That was a give away. He blinks a lot with that question.

[@TrueCrimeisNY]

It’s so heartbreaking to see such a beautiful woman just snatched away from her family. This guy is a monster. I feel so bad for her and her family. Even the poor Garcia family. Imagine finding out you have a monster living under your roof. Everyone please be careful out there ❤

[@funfactsexplorer403]

How can the police plant the blood of the victim in his car they didn't even find a body.... As a mum of 3, I don't normally have my family's blood all over my car that's for sure.

[@StellaFl]

That's exactly what I was thinking and was hoping the reporter would ask him.

[@DebraRN1195]

I hope they pointed that out in court!

[@diannenaworensky6698]

Thank you 48hours for putting this full episode on

[@LS-mp7co]

So many issues with women in his past and yet this guy is always the victim and everyone else is the problem. I hope this guy is locked up for good to protect his current family and everyone who could come into contact with him.

[@sunshine3914]

Passed away Christmas Eve 2020.

[@7SonsofFeanor]

In prison. @@sunshine3914

[@tayjo1820]

There’s nothing like a mother’s love, that is so evident in this case❤

[@funfactsexplorer403]

I literally teared up the moment they found her bones and her mum could finally start the healing process...

[@bitterellaselectricgroove8544]

This episode really got to me. I was hoping they'd find her so that dear mother could finally have some peace. Thank God the son remembered that day and thank God those detectives never gave up. Rest in peace Christy

[@michaelleonard4826]

Typical behavior from a psychopath.

[@bubblybabeh]

the way he shakes his head saying no but says "do we know?" when asked if christie might still be alive says it all!

[@tomsevcik1792]

27:59 that’s what I’m talking about. I would trust these two detectives in any case. Never giving up and they never stopped.

[@1234567jrl]

So sorry for your loss, and thank you to the family who helped find her

[@Yui789esss]

This is one of the very few cases I seen when the caller (BF) sounds very guilty when reporting the victim disappearing but turned out to be innocent 😂

[@snooterpoops]

I thought the same 😂

[@MoMotivation0304]

My thoughts exactly! At first I thought it was him

[@PinkGrammarGirl]

That the past isn't admissible boggles. How many times have we seen some violent, broken facade of a person leaving a wake of bodies and traumatized women? They should not get second chances.

[@natscat4752]

Ladies, look after yourselves out there. Especially when alcohol is around and you are on your own. Poor family but so strong.

[@natscat4752]

Sorry I should have said people look after yourselves. It’s not only women who can fall victim to this kind of monster.

[@jeremysmith9694]

Yeah exactly. Don't go out drinking and gambling when you have a bf

[@Kat.Evangeline14]

Also do not trust strangers ! Never get in the car of a stranger but in this case I just wish they had more cameras to cover the entire parking lot. Thank God Justice was served at least.

[@natscat4752]

@@jeremysmith9694 we don’t know she was drinking. I was just making the point to be careful.

[@toniacollinske2518]

Absolutely. And, gentlemen, stop killing ladies. And each other.

[@Control-Alt-Delete619]

Let's give some credit to the son who spoke up about him doing work on the trackor in their yard, and having the feeling that something was off that day. 🚜👍🍻

[@speakingfromthecloset6767]

He said no but his blinking eyes said yes

[@carljenkins5092]

So happy for you all that you received closure. So sorry about your loss. She was so beautiful. Prayers for the family.

[@saritacruz3020]

At least he lived to see her body discovered, and he knew that no one could believe him after she was found on his property. Also, Wendy's art is beautiful and she is so talented. The best part of the story is 😂that Debbie and the rest of the family, as well as Mario's family, got their closure.

[@jessicalynnkinsleyfaith]

Wow this one was a tear jerker for sure. A really really sad story but also a beautiful story because Christie’s mother made it something beautiful in the end. Those 2 detectives are amazing. They’re the best examples of two amazing people with hearts of gold. Any family would be beyond lucky to have these guys looking for your missing loved one. I feel bad for every family that didn’t get lucky and get these detectives. They’re really top notch. I watch a lot of these shows, and these two detectives have to be my favorite ones yet. There’s many that don’t give up and that go above and beyond, but these 2 went even farther. God bless them❤️ they must have kids of their own. Christie’s mother and father are also amazing humans. Her mom has an amazing spirit that just gives me good energy. She took this sad story and made it calming and peaceful. Her mom also deserves credit too because she never stopped. I have no doubt in my mind that her and her husband are still together living every day to it’s fullest like they deserve. They went through 15 years of hell and sadness. I believe her mother and father are totally free now and cherish everyday with each other, they deserve nothing but true happiness, 2 beautiful souls❤️

[@ladavidson9269]

Tiffany carrying Christie's spirit with her always... what a best best friend 🎉😢

[@missj.d9187]

Such a beautiful soul who sounds like she fought like hell just like her strong fighting Mom. So happy they got her back home.

[@shayshayw8365]

Just n time, i needed something to watch. Yt is my tv. Thanks 48hrs❤ Feel for this family. My condolences to them❤

[@Mohjoe62]

The detectives never gave up.Great work

[@Oneness298]

He totally killed her. PERIOD

[@notavailable9118]

I didn’t understand his argument that they “planted” her blood in his car. If they haven’t found her body, how did they manage to plant her blood and hair in his car?!? Criminals do not think all the little things through

[@valeriaavendano12]

Bone chilling interview- his demeanor and body language shows his true colors

[@derekbaker777]

It was very unwise of her to walk out of that Casino with a strange man she didn't know and she paid the ultimate price for it.

[@inthechairwithcloochy8102]

May the "soul" of Mario Garcia wander the ether in pain and duress for the rest of time. RIP Christie Wilson XOX From Ireland

[@s.tiffanysmith9977]

Rarely do these 48-hour shows make me shed tears. But this one just touched me. The tenacity of the police officers, coupled with the steadfastness of the family. When Debbie said she was nor making a deal with that devil, hoping that she lay her child to rest even still, is not letting him win, just like she swore she never would.

[@YusukeKnight]

A sad story may she rest in peace

[@maritza_2024]

Wow! what a beautiful ending to this story the fact that the detectives never gave up in finding her and the mom not making the deal for this monster. God really helped them find her 🙏🏻I teared up when the dad said I got my daughter back and my wife 🥺 Christie may you rest in peace now 🤍