See No Evil on Investigation Discovery: The Murder of Abigail Gasca-Chavez
Documentary series maps the hunt for a killer through surveillance footage and an international flight to Mexico
Quick Facts
What is the series about?
See No Evil on Investigation Discovery is a documentary series that focuses on how modern surveillance technology plays a crucial role in solving criminal cases. In season 10, episode 1, titled 'The Murder of Abigail Gasca-Chavez', we follow the tragic case of a young woman who is found murdered in her own home, with her small child as the only witness present. The series utilizes actual footage from private surveillance cameras and neighborhood security systems to reconstruct the last hours leading up to the crime and the perpetrator's escape route. What makes this series unique is the integration of grainy CCTV footage with interviews from the investigators who worked directly on the case.
The real case
The real case of the murder of Abigail Gasca-Chavez shocked the local community in the USA when she was found murdered in her home with her small child as the only witness present. The investigation initially had no concrete leads until the police began collecting data from digital surveillance systems in the area. Through a comprehensive analysis of surveillance footage, investigators were able to identify a suspect and their vehicle. The case took a dramatic turn when the suspect fled across the Mexican border in an attempt to escape American authorities. This forced the police into international cooperation to have the perpetrator extradited and brought to trial. Read more about surveillance as evidence here .
