See No Evil Season 1 Episode 3 Neighborhood Watch
- TV14
- March 3, 2015
- 43 min
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8.5 (25)
See No Evil is a gripping true crime series that utilizes surveillance footage, witness interviews and police recordings to bring to life some of the most harrowing and complex criminal cases from around the world. Every episode offers a fresh perspective on a different crime and captures the untold stories behind each investigation.
In episode 3 of season 1, entitled “Neighborhood Watch”, we follow the terrifying events that unfolded in a quiet community in Florida. The episode begins with a young mother called Denise Amber Lee, who is reported missing by her husband after failing to return home from running errands. A search party is quickly organized by the local police and numerous volunteers from the neighborhood, but despite their best efforts, no trace of her is found.
As the investigation progresses, detectives discover that the last person seen with Denise was a local man named Michael King. King is an ex-convict with a history of sexual violence, and despite being on probation, he continues to engage in inappropriate behavior towards women.
With King now the prime suspect in Denise’s disappearance, the police set up round-the-clock surveillance outside his trailer park residence. The footage captured by the cameras shows King coming and going from his trailer, and despite the highly suspicious behavior, detectives are unable to gather sufficient evidence to make an arrest.
Days turn into weeks, and the search for Denise continues. At a community meeting organized by concerned residents, one of Denise’s close friends makes a shocking revelation about seeing King using her cell phone on the day she disappeared. This new piece of information prompts the police to obtain a warrant and search King’s trailer.
Inside, they discover more evidence than they bargained for: a hidden room filled with disturbing photographs and videos of King assaulting and torturing women. Among the images is footage of Denise being bound and gagged, clearly taken mere hours before her disappearance.
Overwhelmed by the evidence gathered, King finally confesses to the murder of Denise Amber Lee. His trial is sensational and emotional, with Denise’s family and friends in attendance. Despite the overwhelming evidence, King plead not guilty, leading to a tense finale in the courtroom.
“Neighborhood Watch” is another engrossing episode of See No Evil that highlights the power of surveillance footage in solving crimes. The shocking and gruesome details surrounding this case serve as a stark reminder to the importance of community involvement and the need for constant vigilance to bring perpetrators of heinous crimes to justice.