Ep 8. A Deadly Affair/The Sting Operation

A Deadly Affair/The Sting Operation is the eighth episode of the sixth season of Cold Case Files Classic. The episode follows two separate cases that were solved using innovative forensic techniques and undercover police work.

In the first case, A Deadly Affair, detectives reopen the investigation into the murder of a wealthy businessman who was found shot to death in his home in 1987. The case had gone cold for over a decade until new DNA evidence surfaced. The detectives track down a witness who saw a suspicious car parked outside the victim's house on the night of the murder. The witness also saw two men leaving the scene and provides sketches of their faces. Using advanced forensic technology, investigators are able to create composite images of what the suspects may have looked like at the time of the murder. The images are released to the public, and a tip comes in that leads detectives to a suspect who matches one of the composites. After a lengthy investigation and a trial, the suspect is convicted of the murder.

The second case, The Sting Operation, involves the murder of a young woman who was found strangled in her apartment in 1988. The case had also gone cold for over a decade until detectives received a tip from an informant who claimed to know who the killer was. The informant agrees to wear a wire and go undercover to get the suspect to confess to the murder. The detectives set up a sting operation in which the informant invites the suspect over to his hotel room and secretly records their conversation. In the recording, the suspect admits to the murder, and he is arrested and charged.

Overall, A Deadly Affair/The Sting Operation showcases the importance of persistence and innovation in solving cold cases. Through the use of DNA technology, composite sketch software, and undercover police work, detectives were able to bring justice to the victims and their families. The episode serves as a reminder of the dedicated work that goes into bringing closure to cold cases, and the impact that it has on the community.