Inside the Don Garbett murder investigation
Incident report by 48 Hours' Crimesider
This is a copy of an incident report obtained by 48 Hours' Crimesider from the Miami Police Department. It details what happened - or what was initially reported to have happened - the night Don Garbett was killed.
Crime scene photos
Crime scene photos by 48 Hours' Crimesider
These photos obtained by 48 Hours' Crimesider from the daughters of Don Garbett were taken Aug. 31, 1974 at Garbett's Miami, Florida home the day he was murdered.
Sylvia's initial interview with police
Sylvia's initial interview with police by 48 Hours' Crimesider
This is a transcript of Sylvia Garbett's initial interview with police following Don Garbett's murder. The interview took place on Sept. 5, 1974. 48 Hours' Crimesider obtained this document from the Miami Police Department. In the interview, Sylvia tells police that two men broke into their home in the middle of the night, that one tried to rape her and the other shot and killed Don.
Newspaper clipping about Don's murder
Newspaper clipping from after Don's murder by 48 Hours' Crimesider
This Jan. 31, 1975 clipping from the Miami Herald titled, "His Dream House Was No Sanctuary," details Don Garbett's murder.
Wanted poster
Wanted poster by 48 Hours' Crimesider
This wanted poster, obtained by 48 Hours' Crimesider from the Miami Police Department, shows the sketch that was made based on Sylvia's description of a man she said broke into her home and tried to rape her on the night that Don Garbett was killed.
Julio Leite's interview with police
Julio Leite's interview with police by 48 Hours' Crimesider
This is a transcript of Julio Leite's interview with police that took place on July 11, 1975. 48 Hours' Crimesider obtained this document from the Miami Police Department. In the interview, Leite tells police that he had been having an affair with Sylvia since before Don's death and that she confessed to him that she killed Don. Leite was cleared by police of any involvement in Don's murder.
Julio Leite's second interview with police
Julio Leite's second interview with police by 48 Hours' Crimesider
This is a transcript of Julio Leite's second interview with police, which took place on July 18, 1975. 48 Hours' Crimesider obtained this document from the Miami Police Department.
Julio Leite's polygraph
Julio Leite's polygraph by 48 Hours' Crimesider
This is a copy of a polygraph test given to Julio Leite. The polygraph, which was obtained by 48 Hours' Crimesider from the Miami Police Department, was conducted on July 11, 1975. Leite passed.
Sylvia's confession
Sylvia's alleged confession by 48 Hours' Crimesider
This is a copy of Sylvia's confession to the murder of Don Garbett obtained by 48 Hours' Crimesider from the Miami Police Department. It is dated July 31, 1975. She later recanted while testifying at her trial.
Warrant for Sylvia's arrest
Warrant for Sylvia's arrest by 48 Hours' Crimesider
This document, obtained by 48 Hours' Crimesider from the Miami Police Department, is a warrant for Sylvia's arrest. It was issued following her confession to the murder of Don Garbett. She later recanted while testifying during her trial.
The murder weapon
The murder weapon by 48 Hours' Crimesider
These pictures obtained by 48 Hours' Crimesider from the Miami Police Department show the weapon allegedly used to kill Don Garbett. It was recovered from a lake to which Sylvia led authorities.
Newspaper clipping from after Sylvia's confession
Newspaper clipping from after Sylvia's alleged confession by 48 Hours' Crimesider
This undated newspaper clipping from the Miami Herald titled, "Wife Admits Killing; National Search Ends," details Sylvia's confession in the murder of Don Garbett. She later recanted while testifying during her trial.
Newspaper clipping from after Sylvia's confession
Newspaper clipping from after Sylvia's alleged confession by 48 Hours' Crimesider
This Nov. 13, 1975 newspaper clipping from the Miami Herald titled, "Search for 'Intruders' Ends in Widow's Trial" reports on Sylvia's pending trial in the murder of Don Garbett.
Newspaper clipping documenting the Garbett murder case
Newspaper clipping documenting the Garbett case by 48 Hours' Crimesider
This is an in-depth article that appeared in an unknown publication documenting Sylvia's confession in the murder of Don Garbett. She later recanted while testifying during her trial.
Case synopsis
Case closed by 48 Hours' Crimesider
This is a case synopsis obtained by 48 Hours' Crimesider from the Miami Police Department. It discusses how the investigation into Don Garbett's murder progressed, Sylvia's purported confession and the discovery of the suspected murder weapon.
Newspaper clipping from during Sylvia's murder trial
Newspaper clipping from during Sylvia's murder trial by 48 Hours' Crimesider
This Nov. 15, 1975 newspaper clipping from the Miami Herald titled, "'Confession' Was Forced, Widow Says" reports on Sylvia's murder trial and what she said on the witness stand.
Newspaper clipping from after Sylvia's acquittal
Newspaper clipping from after Sylvia's acquittal by 48 Hours' Crimesider
This undated newspaper clipping from the Miami Herald titled, "Slaying Case Closed, Widow Tries to Go On," details Sylvia's acquittal on first-degree murder charges in the death of Don Garbett.
Case summary
Case summary document by 48 Hours' Crimesider
This document, obtained by 48 Hours' Crimesider from the Miami Police Department, is a case summary which shows that Sylvia was charged with first-degree murder in Don Garbett's death and was later acquitted.