Norma Rivera Murder Case

Norma Rivera Murder Case is a police investigation in Season Eight of Showtime's series Dexter.

It involves the murder of a woman named Norma Rivera.

Episodes

 * "Scar Tissue"
 * "This Little Piggy"
 * "A Little Reflection"
 * "Dress Code"

Suspects

 * Roberto Sagastume - As Norma's ex-boyfriend, he was initially suspected because the victim had sex before her death. Later cleared as he was imprisoned for assault at the time of the murder.
 * Ed Hamilton - Suspected of committing the murder because he was having an affair with the victim and admitted to being the one who had sex with her. CCTV footage proved his innocence when it showed Norma leaving the property alive.
 * Zach Hamilton - Suspected based on the testimony of a witness who recognised his Porsche near the crime scene. The witness later recanted his testimony after being payed off and Miami Metro were forced to drop the case.

History of Killer
Zach Hamilton was a young psychopath who became excited at the sight of blood. He grew to hate Rivera for having an affair with his father, driving his mother to alcoholism. Zach eventually beat Rivera to death in the hope that it would solve the problem.

Detectives on Case

 * Detective Joey Quinn - Investigated Norma's ex-boyfriend and later interviewed Ed Hamilton at his home. Also suspected Zach was the killer based on witness testimony.
 * Detective (then) Angie Miller
 * Lieutenant Angel Batista

Other operatives involved in the case


 * Forensic Blood Spatter Analyst Dexter Morgan

Victim

 * Norma Rivera - A maid working for the wealthy Hamilton family who was beaten to death by the son, Zach, in revenge for her affair with his father.

Closure of Case
The case is still officially open as the killer has not yet been identified.

Fate of Killer
Zach Hamilton escaped justice for the murder, but was later killed by Oliver Saxon.