Ep 11. I-15 Murders

The episode "I-15 Murders" is the eleventh episode of the first season of CSI: Crime Scene Investigation. The show follows a team of forensic scientists who use their expertise to solve crimes in Las Vegas.

In this episode, the team is investigating a string of murders that all occur near the I-15 freeway. The first body is found in a desert area off the highway, leading the team to believe that the killer may be a trucker or someone who frequents the interstate. As they investigate further, they discover that the murders are somehow connected to a series of unsolved cases from the late 1970s.

One of the victims, a young woman named Kelly Gordon, was a reporter who had been investigating the old cases. She had discovered that several of the murders had been committed by a suspect known as "The Blue Paint Killer," who was never caught. The team begins to suspect that the killer may have returned and is targeting people who were involved in the original investigation.

As they piece together the evidence, the team encounters several obstacles. The Blue Paint Killer had never left any physical evidence at the crime scenes, so there are no DNA or fingerprint matches to work with. They do find a clue in the form of a truck stop receipt, which leads them to a suspect named Ron LaCourt. However, they soon realize that LaCourt is not the killer, as he was in prison for the original murders.

Meanwhile, the team delves deeper into the original case, interviewing witnesses and reviewing old evidence. They discover that one of the victims had been in a relationship with a man who was jealous and possessive. They come to suspect that this man, named Frank Mitchell, may have been the killer all along.

As they work to gather more evidence, the team faces a race against time. Another victim has been found near the freeway, and they fear that the killer may strike again. With the help of Kelly's research and some clever detective work, they finally piece together the puzzle and identify the killer.

"I-15 Murders" is a tense and gripping episode that keeps viewers on the edge of their seats. The forensic science is fascinating, and the plot twists and turns will keep you guessing until the very end. As with all episodes of CSI, the attention to detail and realism make for a truly compelling watch.