>> did the defendant, jason carter, after shirley carter, causing damages to plaintiffs? answer, yes. >> jason had been found liable for the death of his mother. the jury cleared build. >> it had to come sooner or later. it had to come. >> since this was a civil case, jason wouldn't get in any prison time. >> what amount of punitive damages, if any, do you award the estate of shirley carter? answer, $10 million. >> 10 million. bill and his lawyer never expected to see a dime. >> the more important thing for district attorney, eta bull,>> h mother? ev>> when "dateline" continues. verdict -- >> with the civil case decided against jason carter, finding him liable for the death of his mother, the district attorney decided it was time to act. less than 48 hours after that civil verdict, agent ludwick and sheriffs deputies arrested jason carter for the murder of his mother. >> i got right into his face. i said, why did you kill your mother? >> did you get anything? >> didn't get anything. stonefaced, cold. >> jason carter would be brought back into court. this time, accused of f