Ep 19. Libertyville
- TVPG
- March 29, 2009
- 44 min
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8.0 (252)
The show Cold Case follows the investigations of the Philadelphia Police Department's Cold Case Squad, which reopens unsolved murder cases. Season 6 episode 19 is titled "Libertyville."
The episode begins with the discovery of a hit-and-run victim in 1980s suburban Libertyville. The victim, identified as 16-year-old Molly Weber, is found dead on the side of the road. The investigation at the time doesn't yield any suspects or leads, but the case is reopened 20 years later when new evidence emerges.
Lead detective Lilly Rush and her team begin the investigation by interviewing the victim's family and friends. Molly's parents, who have since divorced, are both devastated by the loss of their daughter. Her friends remember her as a bright, popular student at her high school. However, as the investigation progresses, the team begins to uncover secrets about Molly's life that suggest she was leading a double life.
The team discovers that Molly was secretly working at a strip club in a nearby city, which raises questions about who she may have been associating with. They track down her co-workers and her employer, who all have information that suggests Molly was involved with some dangerous people. The team also uncovers that Molly was doing drugs and that her involvement with these dangerous people may have been linked to her drug use.
As the detectives continue their investigation, they discover that a local thug who owned a strip club may have been involved in Molly's murder. However, this theory quickly falls apart as they find new evidence that points them in a different direction. With each new lead, the team discovers more about the dangerous world that Molly was tangled up in and the people who may have wanted her dead.
Despite the twists and turns of the investigation, the team persists and eventually uncovers the truth about Molly's murder. As with all episodes of Cold Case, justice is ultimately served, but not before the team has to navigate through layers of secrets, lies, and deception.
Overall, "Libertyville" is a gripping episode that exemplifies the show's attention to detail and ability to build a compelling narrative based on real-world events. The episode deals with themes of drug use, strip clubs, and violence, but does so in a manner that is not gratuitous or overly graphic. Fans of the show will be satisfied with the conclusion, and those new to Cold Case may be drawn in by the mystery and suspense that the show is known for.