Ep 1. The Disappearance of Tara Calico: Two Strangers and a Polaroid

The Disappearance of Tara Calico: Two Strangers and a Polaroid is the first episode of the second season of Cold Case Detective. The episode is about the disappearance of a woman named Tara Calico, who went missing on September 20, 1988, while on a bike ride near her home in Belen, New Mexico.

The investigation into Tara's disappearance initially yielded no significant leads, until a year later when a Polaroid photo surfaced in a parking lot in Port St. Joe, Florida. The photo showed two young people, a young woman - who many believed to be Tara Calico - bound and gagged in the back of a van. The photo became a key piece of evidence in the case, but for many years, the identities of the individuals in the photo remained unknown.

In The Disappearance of Tara Calico: Two Strangers and a Polaroid, the Cold Case Detective team works to uncover new information about the case and determine the true identity of the individuals in the infamous Polaroid. Through interviews with law enforcement officials, witnesses, and family members of Tara Calico, the team pieces together a narrative of what may have happened to Tara on that fateful day in September.

The episode explores various theories about what happened to Tara, including abduction by a stranger and foul play involving someone she knew. As the team delves deeper into the case, they uncover disturbing details about Tara's past and relationships, suggesting that her disappearance may have been the result of something more sinister than a random abduction.

Throughout the episode, the Cold Case Detective team utilizes modern technology and forensic techniques to analyze the Polaroid photo and other evidence. They also revisit the crime scene and conduct new interviews with potential witnesses, hoping to shed new light on the case and bring closure to Tara's family.

The Disappearance of Tara Calico: Two Strangers and a Polaroid is a gripping and emotional episode that highlights the dedication and perseverance of law enforcement officials and detectives who work tirelessly to solve cold cases. With new insights into the case and previously unknown information about Tara's life, the episode provides a nuanced and thought-provoking look into the complexities of solving a decades-old mystery.