Ep 13. Caught on Tape/A Son Remembers

In season 5 episode 13 of Cold Case Files Classic, viewers are taken on a journey back to 1991 when a high school student, Cindy Monkman, was brutally murdered in her own home. The case had gone cold for nearly a decade until new evidence was discovered in the form of a VHS tape that was found tucked away in a closet.

The tape contained footage of a local man known for his disturbing behavior, Robert Feigel, who had been stalking Monkman prior to her death. Police had questioned Feigel at the time of the crime but did not have enough evidence to charge him. With the discovery of the tape, investigators believed they finally had the evidence they needed to put Feigel away.

As the investigation continued, another witness came forward with crucial information that ultimately led to Feigel's arrest. The witness was Monkman's own son, who had been just 9 years old at the time of her death. He had witnessed Feigel at their home on the day of the murder and was able to provide details that only someone who had been there would have known.

Despite the overwhelming evidence against Feigel, the case was not a simple one. His defense lawyer argued that the tape was not enough to prove his guilt and that the witness's testimony was unreliable due to his young age at the time of the crime. The trial became a battle between the prosecution and the defense, with Feigel's fate hanging in the balance.

As the court proceedings continued, viewers are taken on a trip through the trial's highlights and twists and turns, showing the incredible lengths the prosecution went to in order to prove Feigel's guilt, and the defenses' unconventional methods to try and get their client acquitted.

The episode also delves into the impact the case had on the family of the victim, and how it took an emotional toll on Monkman's son, who had to relive the trauma of his mother's death through the court proceedings.

As the verdict is delivered, viewers are left to ponder the nature of justice and the intricacies involved in proving guilt beyond a reasonable doubt. This episode brings together a fascinating tale that is both a detective story and a lesson in the legal system. The focus on the impact on the victim's son adds a personal dimension, giving the viewers a clearer understanding of the far-reaching effects of these types of crimes.