The Real CSI: Miami Season 1, Episode 5: Out of Thin Air

The Catch

On a quiet island in the Florida Keys, a tragic double murder shattered the community. Among the victims was a beloved neighbor and devoted mother, Tara Rosada, who had dreams of a bright future for her family after she finally cut ties with her troubled ex-husband and met a new love, Carlos Ortiz. Florida’s most tech-savvy crime scene investigators utilized cutting-edge data forensic techniques to retrieve deleted, buried, and drowned evidence and bring this community justice.

43 min

Game Over

Detectives analyze the mysterious case of 21-year-old James Barry, who was murdered in a house full of his loved ones. The examination of the murder weapon and an intriguing development involving digital forensics reveal a startling motive.

43 min

XXXTentacion

The murder of rising rap superstar XXXTentacion at 20 years old sent shock waves through the hip-hop world, leaving fans and family devastated. Real investigators examine the cutting-edge forensics used to unravel the case, revealing surprising motives. This emotional story intertwines celebrity tragedy with fascinating forensic science.

43 min

Death of a Hurricane

At the University of Miami, football dominates, but tragedy struck when linebacker Marlin Barnes and his girlfriend were found murdered in his apartment. With no witnesses, investigators delve into Miami’s hip-hop scene to unravel the mystery behind their deaths.

42 min

Halliburton Horror

The brutal murder of generous oil heiress Jill Halliburton Su in her own bathtub left her family and her upscale community in shock. As crime scene detectives investigated her seemingly perfect life, they uncovered dark secrets that challenged everything they thought they knew about the prestigious Halliburton family.

43 min

Dire Straits

In Miami’s upscale northern suburbs, a doctor-turned-stock market genius is found brutally murdered in his ransacked mansion. Initially, investigators suspected a robbery gone wrong. However, the discovery of a hidden gold bullion, cash and mysterious blueprints for an international flight hints at a deeper plot. Air Date: Aug 7, 2024

43 min

Lady in the Lagoon

The body of a young woman is found in a south Florida lagoon with her limbs bound together by nautical rope; investigators uncover a secret love affair and use pet DNA analysis and a procedure called degloving to solve her murder

44 min

The Miramar Murders

Tragedy struck South Florida after a concerned mother called the local police about her missing daughter who didn’t return home from a night out, leading authorities to discover a devastating execution-style murder scene of two young women, Sharon Anderson and Marie Rogers, alongside Miami nightclub owner Butch Casey. When detectives found a hidden security camera, they were surprised to find the entire murder caught on videotape.

43 min

Killer Clown

A mysterious clown shoots Marlene Warren to death at her front door, in front of her young son; nearly three decades later, advancements in DNA technology and forensic analysis revive the case.