Ep 19. Valentine's Day Violence

In season 5 episode 19 of Cold Justice, titled "Valentine's Day Violence," the dedicated team of Johnnie Bonds and Kelly Siegler travel to Fort Meyers, Florida to assist in a case that has remained unsolved for over two decades. On Valentine's Day in 1997, 28-year-old Amy Weidner was found brutally murdered in her own bed. Despite an extensive investigation, the case eventually grew cold and was never solved.

Bonds and Siegler begin their investigation by interviewing Amy's family and friends, who shared their memories of Amy and how the tragedy has affected their lives. They also learn that Amy was in an on-and-off relationship with her ex-boyfriend at the time of her death, and that he had a history of domestic violence. The detectives decide to focus their investigation on him as their primary suspect.

Through intensive forensic analysis and interviews, the team uncovers crucial evidence that suggests the ex-boyfriend was involved in Amy's murder. They also learn that the ex-boyfriend had a history of stalking and harassing Amy even after their relationship ended. As the detectives build a strong case against the ex-boyfriend, they realize that they may have to rely on technological advancements to help solve the case.

The detectives turn to geofencing technology, which was not available at the time of Amy's death, but can help pinpoint a suspect's location at the time of the crime. They also use forensic analysis to analyze a piece of evidence that had previously gone untested due to technological limitations of the time. With the help of modern technology, the detectives are able to piece together a timeline of events that reveal the true culprit behind Amy's murder.

Through their determination and hard work, Bonds and Siegler successfully solved the cold case that had plagued the Fort Meyers community for over 20 years. The episode concludes with a bittersweet statement from Amy's mother, who expressed gratitude for the closure the detectives brought to their family, while lamenting the years of grief and pain they had suffered due to the unsolved case.

Overall, "Valentine's Day Violence" is a compelling episode of Cold Justice that showcases the importance of utilizing modern technology in solving cold cases that may have previously gone unsolved. Through the determination and expertise of Bonds and Siegler, justice is finally brought to a case that had remained unsolved for far too long.