Just as San Francisco or New York City can set the tone for a romantic comedy, the ocean can set the tone for something more deadly. It's about the muffled sound and what can't be seen underneath, among a host of other things. In the first episode of Drowning Verdict, I talk about a few true crime cases that took place on the water. And how a body miraculously floated from Santa Catalina Island all the way to LA County. Here's the verdict: If you owe somebody money, never go out on a boat with them alone.