Crime Diaries: The Candidate

7.3
201932m

In 1994, Mexican presidential candidate Luis Donaldo Colosio's assassination sends his dying widow racing to uncover who did it.

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Seasons

8 Episodes • Premiered 2019

In 1994, Mexican presidential candidate Luis Donaldo Colosio's assassination sends his dying widow racing to uncover who did it. Based on true events.

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1. The Candidate

Encouraged by his wife, presidential candidate Luis Donaldo Colosio resist political party pressure and writes a speech that sticks to his principles.

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2. Who Did it?

Three suspects are arrested in Tijuana. Cmdr. Benítez becomes even more suspicious when the investigation is immediately taken out of his hands.

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3. The Prosecutor

At Colosio's funeral, Diana Laura sees suspects at every turn. Noticing Mario Aburto's resemblance to a new murder victim, Benítez forms a theory.

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4. Lost Bullet

A confession from her driver spurs Diana Laura to visit Gen. Garcés. Miguel Montes forms his own theory. Benítez receives a key piece of evidence.

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5. The Watch

Montes interrogates the Tucanes. A new detail is spotted in the assassination video. Salinas announces an appointment that makes Diana Laura suspicious.

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6. I Killed Him

In light of new evidence pointing to two shooters, Montes gathers more proof of a lone gunman. Diana Laura confronts Montes and begs him for a favor.

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7. Welcome to Lomas Taurinas

Another PRI politician is killed. Diana Laura encounters complications on a secret trip to Tijuana to visit Aburto's family. Benítez is sent a warning.

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8. Forgive and Forget

Montes receives a new piece of evidence that forces him to make a decision. Rubí confronts López Riestra. Diana Laura has parting words for Montes.

Cast

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Jorge A. Jimenez

Luis Donaldo Colosio Murrieta

Photo of Ilse Salas

Ilse Salas

Diana Laura Riojas de Colosio

Photo of Alberto Guerra

Alberto Guerra

Federico Benítez

Photo of Gustavo Sánchez Parra

Gustavo Sánchez Parra

Comandante David Rubí Sánchez

Photo of Evaristo Valverde

Evaristo Valverde

Vicente Mayoral

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Ari Brickman

Carlos Salinas de Gortari

Photo of Martín Altomaro

Martín Altomaro

Raúl Salinas de Gortari

Photo of Hernán del Riego

Hernán del Riego

Ernesto Zedillo Ponce de León

Photo of Enrique Arreola

Enrique Arreola

Manuel Camacho Solis

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