Ep 9. Old Sins, Long Shadows
- February 26, 1997
- 43 min
The Blue Heelers season 4 episode 9, titled 'Old Sins, Long Shadows' is a gripping crime drama that focuses on the mysterious death of a young girl in a small, tight-knit community. The episode starts off with the Heelers investigating the death of Samantha, a teenager who was found dead on the side of the road during a stormy night. As the investigation progresses, the team is led to uncover a web of secrets and lies that have been brewing for years within the seemingly perfect community.
As the team begins to delve deeper into Samantha's past, they discover that she was known to have a volatile relationship with her mother. The Heelers discover that Samantha's mother had a history of domestic violence and that Samantha had been taken away from her home by social services multiple times. This causes the team to suspect that Samantha's mother may have had something to do with her daughter's untimely death.
Meanwhile, another member of the community, Rose, is struggling with her own personal demons. She has a history of drug addiction and has been in and out of rehab for years. Despite her efforts to stay clean and sober, she finds herself falling back into her old habits. The Heelers soon discover that Rose may also have had a connection to Samantha and that she may have more information about the circumstances surrounding her death.
As the investigation intensifies, the Heelers begin to uncover more secrets about the community and the people who live there. They discover that there has been a long-standing feud between two families that has been brewing for years and that this feud may have played a role in Samantha's death.
The tension in the community reaches a breaking point as the Heelers come closer to solving the case. The episode ends with a dramatic confrontation between the two families, which forces the Heelers to act quickly to prevent the situation from turning violent.
'Old Sins, Long Shadows' is an intense and emotional episode that explores the complexities of small-town life and the dark secrets that can hide beneath the surface. The episode is a testament to the strength of the Blue Heelers team and their unwavering commitment to justice, even in the face of seemingly insurmountable odds. Fans of crime dramas and police procedurals will be on the edge of their seats as they follow the Heelers on their journey to uncover the truth behind Samantha's death.