Ep 15. Disco Inferno

In Cold Case season 1 episode 15, titled "Disco Inferno," the team investigates the murder of a popular 1970s disco dancer named Raymond Bell. Bell was found dead in an alleyway after attending a party at a local disco club. The case had gone cold for over 27 years, and the team picks up the investigation in the present day with new technology and tactics.

The episode begins with the team reviewing the case file in the present day. They start by interviewing Bell's former dance partners and the club's DJ, who was the last person to see him alive. Some of them recall the night in question clearly, while others have vague memories of the events that occurred.

The DJ, known as "Flash," is hesitant to cooperate with the team. He has a reputation to uphold and does not want to be implicated in any potential crimes. The team, led by Detective Rush, must piece together the puzzle surrounding Bell's death as they learn more about his life leading up to the party.

As the investigation progresses, the team discovers that Bell was a rising star in the disco scene and had recently turned down an offer to dance on a national tour. However, his success had caused tension between him and his dance partner, Eddie. The team also finds out that Bell had recently discovered he was HIV positive and had been keeping it a secret from everyone.

The team's breakthrough comes when they track down a young woman who had attended the same party as Bell. She had photographed the dancers, including Bell, and taken some candid shots outside the club. Through the photos, the team is able to identify a crucial suspect in the case.

Through further investigation, they discover a connection between the suspect and Bell's dance partner, Eddie. Eddie, who had previously lied to the team about his whereabouts at the time of the murder, eventually confesses to being jealous of Bell's success. In a drunken rage, he had followed Bell outside the club and strangled him in the alleyway.

The team is able to finally solve the case and bring closure to Bell's family and friends. The episode ends with the team reflecting on the case and the impact it had on the disco scene in the 70s.

Overall, Cold Case season 1 episode 15 "Disco Inferno" is a thrilling episode that dives into the vibrant world of disco while also exploring complex interpersonal relationships and the impact of fame. The team's use of present-day technology helps to shed new light on a cold case, ultimately leading to a satisfying conclusion for both the characters and the audience.