Ep 15. Every Contact Leaves Its Trace
- January 1, 1970
- 47 min
The Blue Heelers season 5 episode 15 is called "Every Contact Leaves Its Trace." This episode follows Detectives Tom Croydon and P.J. Hasham as they investigate the death of a local teenager. The boy, Alex, was found dead in a park and the detectives must uncover the truth about what happened to him.
As they begin their investigation, they discover that Alex was involved in a gang and had recently gotten into a fight with another member. They also learn that he had been having problems at home and had run away the night before he died.
The detectives talk to Alex's friends and family, trying to piece together what happened to him. They discover that he had been in contact with a girl online and had planned to meet her the night he died. They also find out that there had been someone following him in the park that night.
As they dig deeper, they uncover a web of lies and secrets that seem to connect many of the people in Alex's life. They start to wonder if someone close to him might have been involved in his death.
Meanwhile, Detective Maggie Doyle is dealing with her own problems. She is struggling to come to terms with the fact that her husband, who she thought was dead, is actually alive and has been living a double life for years. She confronts him and must decide what to do about their relationship.
As the investigation into Alex's death continues, the detectives are faced with conflicting evidence and suspects who seem determined to cover their tracks. But they persist, determined to find justice for Alex and his family.
In the end, the detectives are able to solve the case and bring the person responsible to justice. But the case has taken a toll on them, leaving them questioning whether they can ever truly understand the complexities of human behavior.