48 Hours Mystery in Room 813
Nov 13, 2025
Join former Houston businessman Robert Lee Salazar, the subject of a controversial murder trial, as he shares his side of the story regarding the tragic fall of his employee, Sandra Orellana. Veteran homicide detective Ray Rodriguez provides gripping insights into the investigation, uncovering evidence and inconsistencies in Salazar's account. Family members, including Sandra's sister Catherine Oriana, offer a poignant perspective, revealing the emotional aftermath of a case steeped in mystery and heartbreak.
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Death From A Hotel Balcony
- Sandra Oriana fell 104 feet from a Sheraton balcony in November 1996 under mysterious circumstances.
- The lack of witnesses and immediate odd details made homicide detectives suspect foul play early on.
Conflicting First Statements
- Robert Salazar initially told deputies he left Sandra drunk in her room and left.
- That first account changed after investigators found men's underwear and other items in her room.
Physical Evidence In Both Rooms
- Detectives found a man's shoe and underwear wrapped in Sandra's bedding and matching items in Salazar's room.
- That physical evidence contradicted Salazar's claim that none of his items were in her room.