Ep 4. Bed of Deceit

A wealthy couple's vacation home goes up in flames, and investigators find the charred body of a young woman in the debris. They initially believe the woman to be the couple's 17-year-old daughter, but dental records quickly prove them wrong. The true identity of the victim remains a mystery as investigators begin to piece together the details leading up to her death. They discover that the victim had been living with the family for six months under an assumed name, and the couple had been paying her to act as a nanny for their youngest child.

As the investigation progresses, detectives become suspicious of the couple's behavior. They discover that the couple had recently taken out a life insurance policy on the young woman and had been using her identity to make fraudulent credit card purchases. Additionally, the husband had been involved in a series of extramarital affairs, which led to the victim's pregnancy.

The detectives' suspicions are confirmed as forensic evidence begins to reveal the couple's involvement in the victim's death. Blood stains are discovered on the couple's bed, which match the victim's DNA. Fingerprints on a gasoline container found at the scene match the husband's prints, and surveillance footage shows him purchasing the gasoline the day of the fire.

The trial for the couple is filled with drama as their defense attorneys argue that the victim's death was an accident caused by a faulty space heater. However, the forensic evidence proves too incriminating, and the couple is convicted of murder.

The episode concludes with the detectives reflecting on the case and the difficulties in investigating crimes involving wealthy and powerful individuals. They express their satisfaction in bringing closure to the victim's family and bringing justice to those responsible for her death.