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A Husband to Die For: The Lisa Aguilar Story (2025)

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A Husband to Die For: The Lisa Aguilar Story (2025)

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[ Silence ]

[ Music ]

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Just hit the green from what 210 yards out?

Hey, save those whistles for me, will ya?

I'm just acknowledging the gifts that are

going to let me on the PGA tour next year.

Well, just don't forget you've

got the cutest catie around.

This catie, the best one.

[ Music ]

[ Music ]

Is there not losing my job just yet?

Are you sure we're done here?

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I love our pic mix.

Plus in this spot no one can see

what a gargantuan appetite my wife has.

Well, guess I'm eating for two.

[ Music ]

Wait, are you saying?

[ Music ] Babe?

[ Music ] Are you happy?

Are you joking?

Of course I'm happy.

When does it happen?

Well, I'm probably about four weeks,

so eight months makes October.

[ Music ]

I'm going to be a dad.

Yeah, and a great dad.

[ Music ]

Do you think you can

come a little bit early tonight?

I like to call my parents

and give them lots of time

to freak out, and lose

their minds and fix favorites.

It's short, but I'd like

to wait to tell my parents

that I think it'd be best

if we tell them a person.

What?

Mom was always wanted a grand kid.

It's not the daughter-in-law

that comes with a grand kid.

She doesn't get to decide that.

[ Music ]

I still think it's crazy your

parents don't hold down.

For me, it's just where I grew up.

I don't think so.

You're like the prince around here.

Does that make you a princess?

Never said it would be.

[ Music ]

It's time to head up to the homestead.

Remember, we've got news.

It's going to turn your

parents world upside down.

It's trust and match.

We so rarely go south anymore.

And your father has such responsibilities.

Last month, he spent an

entire week supervising

the removal of the

town's septic system.

It was very involved.

I'm showing you the plans later.

You need an engineering degree.

Downside is, we don't

get to see you kids enough.

Whoa.

We might have a reason for

you to travel down a little bit more.

Lisa's pregnant.

We're pregnant.

Oh my god.

Oh my god!

That is wonderful!

Ah!

Congratulations.

We thought you were good

at asking for more money.

Would you have this amazing news?

It's amazing.

Sit, sit.

How far along are you doing?

About five months?

It's all five months.

No.

You're right, you just

put on a little bit of weight.

Oh, mom.

Well, I have put on weight,

but I'll forget a reason.

This is great news.

I just don't understand why

you waited so long to tell me.

We just wanted to be sure.

First baby and all.

Well, I am so excited.

Let's go upstairs and dig out

some of Darren's old baby clothes.

Oh!

Oh!

Oh, I can't put them all.

Well, I don't know.

We don't know if it's going to be a boy.

Oh, it's going to be a boy.

Let's break out that bottle

of 12-year-old Macallan.

I've been hiding.

Unless you want to go and take

part in the maternity clothes search.

Nope.

Oh.

Okay.

Oh, wow.

Oh.

Oh.

Darren never talked

about it really, but I just--

I thought it might be important for the

baby to know about his biological parents.

Oh, I don't know.

We adopted Darren at birth.

Yes, but you still have the

records about his parents, right?

Certainly.

He's always had amazingly good health, so

there's never been any reason for concern.

I just thought there

might be other factors that

they're good to know about

now that the baby's coming.

Like, what exactly?

I don't know what you mean.

We raised Darren as our own.

He has our values.

Oh.

Oh.

Oh.

This was one of my favorites.

Oh.

Oh, the baby will look so cute in this.

Take it.

Oh, wow.

Okay.

Oh.

Oh.

Wow.

They cast their heads to your specs,

and then you get them in a couple of weeks.

But I wanted the opinion of a future pro.

Oh, I haven't made the tour yet.

But I'd say there's other ways to

cure a slice besides changing clubs.

Well, take a club that forgives.

I don't have your swing.

How's your game?

Keeping that handicap down?

It's good.

I need to find the time to play more.

No.

That's not going to happen.

I'm not with the baby.

Come on.

You sure you're ready for that?

I don't really have a choice.

You know, Lisa.

I'm face important to her.

But I'm happy about it.

Good.

That's a lifetime commitment.

Feels good.

Looks like we're having a boy.

Am I right?

What?

Just your mom is right.

She's going to be impossible after this.

That's why I'm so happy.

I think we should set

it up right over here.

How tall is it?

Maybe 12 feet fully inflated.

Then this is good.

Just make sure it's tied down, okay?

Hey, do you?

Just turn your shotgun?

I know.

First force, it's seven.

You need to be open by eight.

Not a problem.

Oh, where are the big cuts?

Again.

I'm going to go check out the

sprinklers that are plugged up on 14.

I'm ready.

Thanks.

So you're not from around here?

No, I'm ready.

Turn with the job.

I have to declare my major

next semester stressful.

You're smart.

I can tell.

You'll figure it out.

So I spoke with my mom.

And she still really wants to have a

shower for me with her book club ladies.

So I was thinking I might

go down next weekend for it.

Is it grandma?

Babe, I'm sorry, I can't.

I've got another qualifying round in that.

No, I know, dear.

I said me.

Not us.

Okay.

You know what else?

When it comes down to a name,

I think there's only one choice.

No, yeah?

Yeah.

They're in junior.

Are you sure?

[LAUGHING] Go away.

I'm horrible.

At least you look good doing it.

Let me just show you a couple of things.

All right.

One, your tempo is a little bit off.

Two, I want you to pick a spot.

Two or three inches in front

of the ball and the end for that.

Wow.

That's crazy.

Now you try.

Yeah.

Hold it.

Don't jerk the club.

And one, slow.

Oh, sh*t.

That's the best shot I've ever hit.

Slow and smooth.

That's ticket.

You're taking a lot to your folks.

Well, this bag is for

the hospital, certainly.

Here.

Have a look at this.

I'll call a calf and we'll

just meet at the hospital.

But the doctor said most of

our babies come in the middle

of the night, so I bet you

we'll be able to go together.

Wow.

You've really laid it all out here.

Isn't this a bit early?

We've got to be prepared, babe.

So bummed.

I wish I could take you

to the airport, but work.

Come on, don't worry.

I'll be back on Monday

with mom and dad, and

we can finally prepare

this list for the baby.

I'll tell you dad no

speeding on the freeway.

He's carrying precious cargo.

Oh, that's right.

Safe.

Love you.

Bye.

[MUSIC PLAYING] Hey, pretty.

It's there.

What are you up to?

[MUSIC PLAYING]

Oh.

Oh.

Oh.

Oh.

Oh.

Oh.

Oh.

Oh.

Oh.

Oh.

Oh.

Oh.

Oh.

Oh.

Oh.

Oh.

Oh.

Get over here, baby.

Look at you.

Oh.

Oh.

Oh.

Oh.

Oh.

You.

You lucked into the mommy lottery.

I hope you know that.

Oh.

I think I fell to the object.

Oh.

Not possible.

Okay.

You too.

Let's get into the house.

Oh.

I hope you're ready to be

fawned over for the next 24 hours.

Your mother has not been this excited

to throw a party since her wedding.

Oh.

I've heard stories.

None of that is true.

Hey.

Don't worry.

I got the luggage.

Hey.

Can you just hold the door?

I guess not.

What was that thing we

had with the appetizer?

Calamari?

Yeah.

Yeah.

Oh.

That was great.

I had a wonderful day.

Me too.

My favorite part was finally playing golf.

It would be amazing during once.

Not that amazing.

Yes.

But if some of these

endorsements go through the

next year of the tour

could be something special.

See?

You are amazing.

You really are.

Oh, yeah.

Oh, yeah?

You, um, want to go over to my place.

I don't know.

I don't want to rush next.

You know you're right.

I'll take you on.

You've got so many wonderful presents.

Oh.

Smart baby.

Right?

Yes.

So how have you been feeling?

What did the doctor say about your heart?

Oh.

Well, I've had some rough

moments, but nothing to worry about.

Oh, right now, I feel so, so good.

Oh, look at those.

Thank you.

Mom said she found them in a little

shop just a few minutes from here.

Your beautiful.

And then there's this.

It was dance.

I brought it to show you his mom insisted.

I take it.

Oh, dear.

I didn't know what to say.

I was literally speechless.

I guess the baby will have to

wear it when we go to visit them.

I don't want to incur their wrath.

Well, we all love daring, but family.

I was intimidated by my even laws as well.

I mean, I never felt that anything

I did would be okay with them.

I can live with that knowing that I got

to be with Darren for the rest of my life.

I feel like I can see the next

20 years right in front of me.

I just can't wait for it all to start.

So I wanted to give you my

present when, when we were alone.

So this little guy was actually your dance.

He was quite loved.

I had to do a little bit of a more a pair

so that he's ready for your little guy.

Well, I'm so speechless for

this time for a good reason.

The most beautiful

thing about having a baby

is that they take

the best parts of you.

Your passions and your

values and they turn it into

something better than

you could possibly imagine.

And then they give it back to

you in the most amazing way.

Are you ready for this?

The crying of booboo?

The booboo's.

I mean, you are going to

be, oh, even be exhausted

and frustrated and, and,

and, and that your wit's end.

But then they're going to grow up.

And you are going to miss it.

So, so much.

Even the boobing.

Oh, maybe not that.

Hey, you've reached there.

And we both.

Do you know what to do with your dance?

No luck.

He's probably still out on the course.

Sometimes they turn the

floodlights on and play at night.

Let him have his fun.

Soon the baby will be here and

there won't be time to that sort of thing.

Oh, I know.

How many one season

sweaters does one child need?

It's your mom.

It's her first grand kid.

Hey.

What?

You never make the bed.

If you don't like it, I

can always mess it up.

I don't know.

You're going to mess it up

when waiters will do it together.

That's what I like the year.

Hey, Darren.

Lisa tried to call yours to me.

Did you sneak in the golf game?

Guilty.

That's your dedication.

That's why you'll make the tour.

I'm making c*ck.

Darren, you want?

Sure.

Coming right up.

We need to talk.

I think you might have to give up

your man cave for the baby room.

I knew this day was coming.

That's fine.

Are you sure you're okay with that?

Of course.

I'm going to get the rest of the bags.

Yeah.

Yeah.

Right.

Right.

Yeah.

[MUSIC PLAYING]

She wants you to find

the perfect place for us.

Be together.

That's what I want.

Places, memories we can call our own.

[MUSIC PLAYING]

I promise we always be like that.

I promise.

I'm not sure it's a

good idea that I should

be moving there and

stuff on this one here.

He was supposed to be here by now.

It's always getting home so late.

Maybe just start with putting

those trophies in that box.

I'm here.

I'm here, sorry.

I got caught off finishing the tourney.

Let's get going.

[MUSIC PLAYING] Can I help?

No.

I'm fine.

Just.

[MUSIC PLAYING]

I'm sorry I had to take

where your men came in.

Maybe we can spend more

time together to make up for it.

You know I'd love to, babe, but

I need to put in as many hours

at the club as they can so I can

take time off on the little guy arrives.

[MUSIC PLAYING]

I'm just-- I hope we never become

like one of those old couples

with tons of baggage and

regrets and resentments.

[MUSIC PLAYING]

I just hope you always

stay like this, you know.

I'll always be this way.

Come on.

Sleep then.

[MUSIC PLAYING]

[MUSIC PLAYING]

[MUSIC PLAYING]

So when were you going to tell

me you were married, Darren?

There has been anything

between us for years, OK?

We've been talking about divorce

since a month after our ceremony.

But now I am looking for something

real, something that's going to last.

I heard she's pregnant.

She deliberately got pregnant.

Thinking that it would

somehow keep us together.

He looks she's only in the early stages.

I don't even know she's going to keep it.

But when you want to be involved

in the baby's life, if she does.

What I want is have a baby

with someone I'm in love with.

No, no, no, I am the stupid one, OK?

From making this mistake,

hanging on for way too long, listen.

I just think that you're something special.

I've got customers.

[MUSIC PLAYING]

Darren's OK with this new

arrangement, and I wouldn't say that.

But you see it's necessary.

We have to put the little

mistress somewhere.

That's weird.

Our phone bill has all

these calls up to writing.

Writing.

What's in writing?

I think that's where Darren's

going for the tournament.

But I don't know why there'd be so many.

It must be having an affair.

Darren?

I mean, I worry about a lot of

stuff, but that's not on the list.

Although we do feel disconnected,

he works all the time now.

We barely talk.

We used to talk.

And look at me.

I'm turning into job at the hut.

Honey, I understand.

I remember when I was

pregnant, I felt the exact same way.

You did?

Yeah, I did.

And then you came along and

you made us better, your father and I.

And soon the baby will be

here and all will be better.

What?

Where are you going?

We're going to see my husband.

Darren's done well for himself.

Yes, dear.

Honey.

Hey, babe.

Hey there.

What are you all doing here?

We just thought we'd surprise you.

Hey, can I get you guys anything?

The girl who only runs

this place is on her break.

We're all fine.

I think we're seeing perfect visit.

But yeah.

Hi.

It's so great to see you.

But I think you're confused.

We don't have a delivery

room here at the course.

I just wanted to see my husband.

He's been working so

hard with all the trips

up to writing him back

for the tournaments.

He's been putting in the hours.

Yeah, for sure.

Dave's been the best boss.

He really gets it.

Oh, well.

I have two of my own.

I remember what it feels like.

Still have the PTSD.

But come on, please sit.

Sit.

Thank you.

I don't know your clients today.

Yeah.

They just dropped by.

Missed you.

Oh.

Missed you too.

We'll be right back up a couple

of days before the baby's come on.

Call you when we get you.

Try to go if you want to miss a traffic.

You got to go.

All right.

What is it?

I just wish you didn't have to go.

Oh.

I wish we didn't have to go there.

It's fine.

I'm just, I'm scared.

It's silly.

Having a baby is scary.

There's no other word for it.

Remember what your grandmother says.

If it isn't it?

It's from God.

You can be sure it's a

temptation from the other one.

Yes, I'm leaving.

I love you.

I love you.

I'll be back before you know it.

I'll be back before you know it.

I'll be back before you know it.

I'll be back before you know it.

I'll be back before you know it.

I'll be back before you know it.

I'll be back before you know it.

I'll be back before you know it.

I'll be back before you know it.

I'll be back before you know it.

I'll be back before you know it.

I'll be back before you know it.

Thank you so much for dinner.

Of course.

Thank you so much for coming down.

Would you like some more?

Oh no, no.

Okay.

So you're putting in the living room now.

How's that work?

Pretty much the same way it worked before.

I put, either it goes in or it doesn't.

We had to relocate him for the baby room.

Raymond, would you like some of my wife?

No.

But surely the baby will be sleeping

in your room for the first few months.

Any updates on the tour?

I was in Reading, but I have

finished out of the rankings.

That leaves a lot.

Three more beforehand if season.

Yes.

He's been spending so much

time getting ready for the baby.

Now that that's done, he can really focus.

Most players if they don't

make the tour on their

first or second attempt,

they never make it at all.

So the reason we wanted you both to

come down here is we decided on a name.

It was an exhaustive search

we went far and wide, Robert.

Don't keep us in suspense.

We're naming the baby.

Darren.

Darren Jr.

Perfect.

Oh, perfect choice.

Only Raymond would have been bad.

Apple pie, coffee, vanilla ice cream.

Oh, no, no.

Let me.

We want little Darren Jr.

to say sleeping down there.

He's getting big.

Hello, you two.

I wanted to have a word

because there's a bit of news.

Is everything okay with the baby?

Yes.

Don't worry.

We're in great shape.

But we did miscalculate the due date.

You miscalculate it?

Yes.

We revised the due date to the 21st.

Two weeks earlier than we thought.

The baby is coming prematurely.

No, no.

We just got the date wrong.

It happens occasionally.

But there's nothing

wrong with it with the baby.

No, everything is fine.

We're in great shape.

But get ready.

You've got about two weeks.

I thought we'd have more time.

But don't worry.

We'll get the room done.

Sure.

No problem.

I'm dead.

Hey, love.

Everything okay?

Yes.

How good.

Just working on the crib.

Gotta get hustling now.

I had to slay it.

You don't have to finish that tonight.

Run.

Let's go to bed.

Let's go.

My parents have said

if I go back to schools,

I'll pay all my expenses

for a semester.

They want me to finish my

degree with no distractions.

I'm surprised they're trying to help me.

It doesn't matter.

It doesn't matter because

I finally talk to Lisa last

night about making

arrangements to live separately.

It felt so good.

Oh, my God.

Really?

Does that mean we can finally

start planning our future together?

That's what I want.

I just hope it doesn't drag on forever.

No.

No, I don't think you will.

This will all be over in a couple of weeks.

Maybe even less.

And I got you this so that you

don't forget me while we're apart.

Oh.

I love it.

And I love you too.

Wait.

Put it on.

It looks amazing, aren't you?

I love wearing it.

[MUSIC PLAYING]

[MUSIC PLAYING] Hey, Lisa.

[MUSIC PLAYING]

Oh.

[MUSIC PLAYING] Babe.

What is it?

Hey, you look great.

You look amazing.

No, and I'm not sure if I can

really get this chance to come on.

Oh, hey.

No.

You're beautiful.

Please don't look at me.

Hey.

Hey.

I don't know.

Maybe it's just me that I know.

I think there's something

special about you now.

Special glow.

Really?

For sure.

Hot.

Smoking.

I don't know how hard I can

be when I make up so soon.

No fence, babe.

That's not exactly what I'm checking out.

[MUSIC PLAYING] Yeah.

[MUSIC PLAYING]

It's just a hassle.

I have to pick up all these

banners for the tournament

so I've got to go all the

way down to Emoryville.

Well, that's not fun.

I'll at least help you out from

Dave's thumb for a couple of hours.

So you have to deal with all that, babe.

But just think, when you're on the PGA,

these guys will be bragging about

how they used to work with you.

True.

How's your back?

It aches, you know, all the way.

But it's OK.

You have a doctor's

appointment this afternoon, right?

Yep.

Every week in Tell the Birth from now on.

Maybe they can give you something for it.

But, you know, safe for the baby.

Yeah?

I'll ask.

Yeah.

Hey, how about a movie Saturday night?

You up for it?

Mmm.

I don't know.

I get pretty tired in the

evenings these days.

But I mean, if you

really want to-- No.

I'd rather stay home with you.

Maybe random movie?

Yes.

Sounds perfect.

Cool.

Oh.

Mmm.

Mmm.

Lisa?

You can go in now.

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Detective Goodwin

told me that you planned

to testify on Darren's

behalf at the hearing.

I think you should reconsider.

I don't believe he snapped.

This is something he planned.

I am sorry to have to tell you this,

but Darren was having an affair.

Oh, I don't believe you.

Is this his handwriting?

My name is Michelle Morris, she

works part-time at the golf course.

Those are love letters they exchanged.

Redding does she live in redding?

Mmm.

She's cooperating with the investigation.

She was unaware of

Darren's plan to k*ll you.

He told her you were getting a divorce.

You'll see that in the letters.

Says here they started in August.

Yes.

I was seven months pregnant.

I'm sorry.

And six weeks later he tried to

tell me that's what you're saying.

Yes.

Yes.

The fact is, unless you

choose to testify against

Darren, the likelihood

is he will be released

on parole and whether or not he goes

into counseling will be entirely up to him.

Are you prepared to take that chance?

I don't know.

This is a man who

attacked you, who left

you for dead, a man

who conducted an affair,

while you were eight and

a half months pregnant.

I don't think you can trust him to

do anything you want him to do.

You will have the full

support of this office.

I will personally prosecute the case.

Okay.

Lisa, why do you think you were

able to withstand such a brutal attack?

I don't know.

Look.

I guess.

No.

I think it's because Darren

had no idea how strong you are.

He thought it would

be easy to k*ll you, to

k*ll an eight and a half month

pregnant woman, but you are a fighter.

Is she providing for the wrong thing?

Sorry.

I left instructions for

us not to be disturbed.

Yes, Abby.

Sorry about it.

I am going to meet now.

I'm going to wait for you.

It's for you, Lisa.

How I don't understand,

we didn't want to

tell you our heart

condition is getting worse.

You didn't want to tell me.

It's just all too much.

We just wanted to wait

until you were fully recovered.

Oh, I didn't know what

I thought here I got.

That's all that matters.

It's okay.

I don't know what to do all this time.

That's him, go.

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Can you describe what occurred the day you were attacked

in your own home? Yes, I was returning from the doctors. I

was carrying nerve cells. I apologize for interrupting.

You were at the doctors because you were pregnant. Correct?

Yes, I was eight and a

half months pregnant.

Darren tackled me. Did he strike you?

Multiple times. I had bruises.

And in the course of the

attack, what happened next?

He brought the

knife up to my throat.

Cut me.

I fell.

He brought the knife up and cut me again.

And you mean he cut your throat.

Is that right? Yes, he cut

my throat. How many times?

Five or six times I lost count.

Did the knife attacks result

in substantial bleeding?

There was blood all around me, yes.

Now this is important, Lisa.

How did you survive?

I stopped moving. I held my breath

because if he noticed you were

still breathing, he would come

back and, you know, make sure.

Make sure of what?

That I was dead.

And the baby?

Yes, our baby too.

So this was not just one

attempted m*rder, but two? Yes.

It'll take a while to the ready

to start cross-examination

to stay here and I will come

and get you where you call.

Where's it taking so long? I don't know.

Wait, what's happening? Darren's pleaded

guilty to premeditated attempting m*rder.

The judge has sent sentencing for

June, because he pleaded at sentencing,

it's probably going to be life

with the possibility of parole.

And what that means is, when we're going,

you don't. He pleaded out. It's over.

But he gets broke. It's a possibility

because it was attempted m*rder.

And not actual m*rder.

So what you're saying is

he might get parole

because he didn't k*ll me.

Try not to look at it that way. I

know that life in prison doesn't actually

mean that, but I just didn't think

it was going to happen like this.

I know, Lisa, but this is a victory

that's what you should take away here.

Why did he just give up like

that? Because his lawyer saw how

amazing you were, how compelling

your testimony was on the stand.

You made this happen.

I never got to hear

him admit his guilt.

I never got to hear him

explain why he did what he did.

I know.

He is guilty. You beat him again.

I'm not a leader.

I'm not a leader.

I'm not a leader. I'm not

a leader. I'm not a leader.

I'm not a leader.

I'm not a leader.

I'm not a leader.

I'm not a leader.

I'm not a leader.

I'm not a leader.

I'm not a leader.

I'm not a leader.

I'm not a leader.

I'm not a leader.

I'm not a leader.

I'm not a leader.

I'm not a leader.

I'm not a leader.

I'm not a leader.

I'm not a leader.

I'm not a leader.

I'm not a leader.

I'm a leader.

I'm not a leader.

I'm not a leader.

Are you all right?

Yeah, I'm fine.

What is it?

Surprise that how upset this makes me.

I'm not a leader.

I'm not a leader.

I'm not a leader.

I'm not a leader.

Because Darren's first parole

hearing is in about three months.

I want to find out how you are feeling

about making a victim impact statement.

I haven't reached the phone in dial 911.

Darren would have been ex*cuted.

But now after every few

years he gets a parole hearing.

He's been a model prisoner for three years.

Your presence is their conscience.

That's why they're hoping you won't show.

Lisa, why did you find

the trial so unsatisfactory?

Darren was convicted after all.

Sure, but it all happened

behind closed doors.

But you testified.

That's not enough.

I wanted to see the judge

take my words into account.

I wanted to see Darren's sentence

reflect them to feel some validation.

Not for him to just slip

away one more time.

So this is your chance.

Otherwise, you'll see him walk.

This is your opportunity to see how

your words can extend his sentence.

Pretty sure his lawyers will find a

way to make sure that never happens.

You can change that.

You can.

This is an initial parole consideration

hearing for Darren West, CDC number J23239.

On June 13 of 1994, the

prisoner was received in

the CDC date pursuant to

Penal Code Section 1168.

For violation of Penal Code

Section attempted m*rder on

1/87, first degree, Alameda

County case number 114846.

That was count 1.

There were two additional

counts that were stayed.

One was 1-2022.7.

That was great modeling injury

with the same case number.

And also the use of a

deadly weapon 1-2022B.

Again, the same case number.

Mr. West, how do you feel

about the act you committed?

I don't feel good about it at all.

Can you explain why?

It was a selfish and

inconsiderate thing to do.

Do you now have insight into what happened

and the tools necessary so

that you don't act that way again?

I do.

I get counseling from my pastor

who comes up to see me once a week.

Let's take a look at your

psychological evaluation.

We make West takes full responsibility

for stabbing his wife repeatedly.

You show good insight,

noting his inability to

communicate his feelings

and self-centeredness.

This inmate did seem

genuinely penitent for his crime.

Do you have any comments about this report?

No, sir.

Thank you, Mr. West.

Thank you.

Ms. Bakers for the state?

Thank you, Commissioner.

The victim in this case, Lisa

Aguilar, has traveled a great distance

and at considerable cost

to address this hearing.

Will you, from her, of course?

Ms. Aguilar?

I think that with all this talk

about counseling and repentance,

it's easy to forget the

reality of what happened.

So I brought pictures.

And this is me today.

This is what Darren did to

me, a permanent reminder.

I will never get paroled from this.

Coming here today, I had

to relive it all over again.

Darren might not have

succeeded in taking my life,

but that doesn't mean

he didn't change it forever.

You see, when the police

came to me after the attack,

they had to convince me of his guilt

long before he ever faced a judge and jury.

And for the longest

time, I didn't believe them.

How could this man who

I thought cherished me?

How could he hurt me?

Let alone want to k*ll me?

After all, the last time I saw

him, he was a loving husband.

What the police were telling

me seemed inconceivable.

But I came to see it was true.

This parole application, it's his

attempt to make me, again, a victim.

But not only me.

He's making a victim of his son as well,

who was surely as innocent as can be.

If Darren is released, we'll be looking

over our shoulders every day of our lives.

Is Darren going to finish what he started?

Is he going to shadow his

son's life for years to come?

By commuting his

sentence, you are sentencing

us to live with that

fear and uncertainty.

Darren's crime is not over.

We live it every day.

I plead with you. Keep in mind, Mars.

Thank you for your time.

Application denied.

You're an unanimous decision.

It'll be another two years

before he can reapply.

Thank you so much.

We'll lose one day, won't we?

Probably.

But I will do this as long as you will.

Maybe next time we

should get c*ck after.

Thank you.

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