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>> this is what we do. we asked to do this. its where we want to be. we want to be involved in this so this isnt burdensome to me to be here because theres purpose. the job serves a very important purpose. >> just ask gingers daughter tabitha what these detectives meant to her. >> whenever i needed anything, i remember detective boucher actually called me and he was at his daughters ballet recital, and i said, go. whatever questions i have at this moment dont mean anything. >> but there was no t...

They now had to ask tabitha if the ring belonged to her mom but who would speak with her? the coroner or the cops? >> if you want, i will send somebody directly to the residence. i wont do it by phone. >> for these veteran homicide detectives, its a part of the job they never get used to. later that night, they met tabitha outside her mothers home. this is always the hardest part. our cameras stayed at a respectful distance and asked her about the items found with the body. >> do you know what k...

Evidence so thats why the trash cans here in a couple pieces. >> were going to go into the room. >> and the more they investigated, the more grisly it became. >> it was kind of a real surreal thing because i remember telling him get off the phone, you got to come over here, shes been cut in half. those cuts on the leg look to be like consistent with torture. >> once they removed the body, they found clues that might help in the identification. the tattered remains of a leopard patterned sheet an...

>> thats her ring. unless somebody else is wearing it and they coincidentally happen to have -- >> no. do you need a hug? its okay if you do. >> no. >> i have daughters. im okay with that. do you have somebody you can go be with tonight? because i dont want you to be alone. >> to be quite honest, i assumed she was dead. >> okay. im sorry we got to be the ones to tell you. >> detectives boucher and kisner were now resolved to find justice for tabitha. coming up -- >> he bought these here. >> dete...

Detectives have just discovered damning evidence. surveillance video showing a man buying the bleach and trash can used to cover up ginger candellas murder. >> he buys a tarp, bleach and an axe. this is when hes at the register. >> so who is he? one of the first leads would come from gingers daughter, tabitha. >> my mom made it a point for my sister and i to have, you know, her vital information. >> the family gets into moms account and sees that her checks are being written out of order which i...

Gingers body sat in the trash can for two weeks, lane continued to live in her house, accessing her bank account, driving her car. all the while, creating the illusion ginger was alive by texting tabitha, her daughter. >> we have people looking for him right now. we have a warrant. >> in fact, when they were at the crime scene, detectives told tabitha if he tries texting again, play along. >> so if he texts, just text back like i said, something like well, i hope youre having fun, i really miss ...

Office area, go through there. >> all detectives joel kisner and dolphis boucher knew is the body of a female was inside the garage. >> master bedroom will be the last we touch. >> i kind of explained to you what happened. >> why were you called to this house? >> i got a call from a missing persons detective, lady named ginger, her daughter had called and said they couldnt find her. >> ginger is 44-year-old ginger candella, aspiring writer and single mother of two daughters. 23-year-old tabitha,...

>> it was that ring found on the body that finally convinced tabitha that her mother ginger had been murdered. >> do you need a hug? its okay if you do. >> no. >> they described the ring to me. then i knew, because she had bought that ring, she said it was her marriage with god. >> tabitha says her moms ring reflected her deep spirituality, a pursuit that had recently led her to explore the new age lifestyle, which took her to new places and led her to new relationships. tabitha, how would you b...

Detectives have justdiscovered damning evidence. surveillance video showing a man buying the bleach and trash can used to cover up ginger candellas murder. >> he buys a tarp, bleach and an axe. this is when hes at the register. >> so who is he? one of the first leads would come from gingers daughter, tabitha. >> my mom made it a point for my sister and i to have, you know, her vital information. >> the family gets into moms account and sees that her checks are being written out of order which is...

>> you know, this is what we do. we asked to do this. its where we want to be. we want to be involved in this. so this isnt burdensome to me to be here because theres purpose. the job serves a real important purpose. >> just ask gingers daughter tabitha what these detectives meant to her. >> whenever i needed anything, they would call me. i remember detective boucher actually called me and he was at his daughters ballet recital. i said you know, go. whatever questions i asked at this moment dont...