Ep 7. The Stranger / Prince of Darkness
- TV-14
- April 22, 2010
- 44 min
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6.8 (18)
The First 48 is a riveting true crime series that takes viewers into the heart of homicide investigations. Season 10 episode 7, titled "The Stranger / Prince of Darkness," is no exception. The episode follows not one but two murder cases in two different cities.
The first case takes place in Birmingham, Alabama, where detectives are called to a scene where a woman has been shot in her own home. The victim's daughter was in another room of the house when it happened and calls 911. The victim is rushed to the hospital, but tragically she does not survive.
The detectives on the case immediately start canvassing the area, looking for any witnesses or surveillance footage that might help them identify a suspect. They soon learn that the victim was a beloved member of her community, and many people knew her and her family. However, it quickly becomes clear that the murder was not a random act of violence. As the detectives dig deeper, they uncover secrets and motives that may lead them to the killer.
The second case takes place in Louisville, Kentucky, where detectives are called to a park where a body has been found. The victim is a young man known to his friends as "Prince of Darkness." He was last seen leaving a bar with a stranger, and it doesn't take long for the detectives to realize that the stranger is likely the killer.
The detectives on this case work tirelessly to identify the suspect, scouring surveillance footage and interviewing witnesses who may have seen the victim and the suspect together. As they learn more about the victim, they start to piece together a picture of his life and potential motives for his murder.
Both cases in "The Stranger / Prince of Darkness" are intense and emotionally charged, but the detectives are determined to bring justice to the victims and their families. The episode is a reminder of the dedication and hard work that goes into every homicide investigation, as well as the devastating impact that these crimes have on communities and families.
