Mar 5, 2006 3:37 am US/Pacific
Christie Wilson's Parents Cry Watching '48 Hours'
(CBS)
The national spotlight focused on a Northern California murder case Saturday night. The CBS program '48 Hours' chronicled the case of Christie Wilson who disappeared from Thunder Valley Casino back in October. And Christie's parents watched with the rest of the country as we learned more about the man accused of killing their daughter.
They spoke with CBS 13's Charlotte Fadipe about the show saying they thought it was very fair, accurate, poignant and it certainly made them cry at times. It was also disturbing for them to learn so much about the man they believe murdered their daughter. A man they will face again in court next month.
Tonight's '48 Hours' revealed more about Mario Garcia's murky past. including how the Auburn resident was once charged with raping and assaulting a woman. "Then he took the gun and held it in my mouth and pulled the trigger again," Wendy Ward said during CBS's '48 Hours' describing what she says Mario Garcia did to her, "He said this time it wasn't loaded but i can come and get you anytime."
Christie Wilson's mother, Debbie Boyd says the program convinced her more than ever, Garcia is responsible for her daughter's disappearance and death. 27-year-old Christie Wilson was last seen leaving Thunder Valley Casino with him last October. "It kept us on the edge of our seat," Boyd told CBS 13's Fadipe, "When the commercials came on we were all wondering what's next. It was unbelievable hearing about Garcia's background."
The hour long program also alluded that Garcia may have also been involved in the death of a former girlfriend and her mom But Wilson's parents are mainly concerned with what evidence may with link Garcia to their daughter's disappearance. And they know a jury may never hear much of Garcia's past at next months trial because it could be ruled prejudicial. Still Boyd says the national spotlight gives them hope. "It was good for us to learn about his background," said Boyd, "There was not one of us who didn't shed a tear tonight. It's been a tough time."
In the past Garcia's attorneys have refused to say much to the media except to insist their client is one hundred per cent innocent. Many people believe the prosecution has its work cut out for them with no body and no murder weapon.
Next Saturday at 6:00 p.m., Christie's family and friends are holding a candlelight vigil in her honor at the Placer County Courthouse in Auburn.
And on April 24th, Mario Garcia is set to go on trial for Christie Wilson's murder. His trial has been moved from Placer County to Sacramento County.
(© MMVI, CBS Broadcasting Inc. All Rights Reserved.)
Click to enlarge
Stumble It!
Comments