Ep 10. The Hitchhiker

In Cold Case season 1 episode 10, "The Hitchhiker," the Philadelphia homicide squad investigates a case dating back to 1968. A young woman named Libby is hitchhiking along a rural road with her friend and is picked up by a man in a pickup truck. But when they stop for gas, Libby is abducted, and her friend manages to escape and runs to get help.

Flash forward to present-day, and the team reopens the case when bones are found buried near the old gas station. With the help of a retired detective who worked the case in the 60s, the team uncovers a web of lies and betrayal that led to Libby's disappearance. They learn that her father was a prominent politician with a dark secret and that Libby's own boyfriend may have been involved in her murder.

As the team delves deeper into the case, they discover that there may have been more victims and that the killer has been living a double life for decades. With each new piece of evidence, they get closer to solving the mystery and bringing the killer to justice.

The episode is filled with dramatic twists and turns as the team navigates a web of deception spanning multiple decades. Viewers are left on the edge of their seats as the team pieces together the clues and works to uncover a shocking truth. The Hitchhiker is a gripping episode of Cold Case that showcases the team's dedication to solving cold cases and bringing closure to families who have been left in the dark for years.