25: Giovanni Gonzalez

In this episode, the tragic story of Giovanni Gonzalez, a five-year-old boy who disappeared in August 2008, is detailed. Born to Daisy Colon and Ernesto Gonzalez Jr., Giovanni's father had a history of violence and substance abuse but appeared to be loving towards Giovanni. Following a separation, Daisy and Ernesto established a co-parenting agreement, which led to a weekend visit on August 15, 2008, from which Giovanni never returned.

Daisy grew concerned when she was unable to reach Ernesto by phone during the visit. When she went to pick him up on August 17, police were called after no one answered the door. Upon entering Ernesto's apartment, authorities found him calm but without Giovanni, who was missing. Eyewitness reports placed Giovanni with his father the day prior, complicating the investigation.

Ernesto later confessed to killing Giovanni in a fit of rage but then contended he did not plan the murder. The police faced challenges in corroborating his statements due to lack of physical evidence and inconsistencies, leading to questions about the true circumstances of Giovanni's fate. Despite evidence of blood found in Ernesto's apartment identified as belonging to Giovanni, there remains a belief among some, including Daisy, that Giovanni may still be alive, possibly being hidden by relatives in Puerto Rico. The episode examines the impact of this tragedy on Giovanni's family, the ongoing search for answers, and the legal outcomes surrounding Ernesto's mental competency and trial.