Season 1 Plot
In 1994, Mexican presidential candidate Luis Donaldo Colosio's assassination sends his dying widow racing to uncover who did it. Based on true events.
Crime Diaries: The Candidate Season 1 aired on March 22nd, 2019.
Season 1 Episodes
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.