Ep 22. The Passenger / Death Call

In the 22nd episode of the 14th season of The First 48, titled "The Passenger / Death Call," homicide detectives work on two separate cases in different parts of the country.

In the first case, a woman's body is discovered inside a burning car in Atlanta, Georgia. The police investigation starts with canvassing the area and interviewing potential witnesses, but the case takes a twist when they find out that the car belonged to a man who reported it stolen earlier that day. Detectives follow leads and track down the owner, who is surprisingly cooperative and reveals some crucial information. They also gather evidence from the victim's family and start piecing together a timeline of events leading to her death. As the investigation moves forward, a crucial piece of evidence comes to light that points towards a potential suspect.

In the second case, a 911 call in Birmingham, Alabama leads police to a woman's body dumped on the side of a road. The detectives work backwards to identify the victim and determine the cause of death. Along the way, they unravel a complex web of relationships and uncover a possible motive for the murder. They also hit several roadblocks in the investigation, including uncooperative witnesses and conflicting stories. As the clock ticks down, the team races to gather enough evidence to make an arrest before any more harm can be done.

The 14th season of The First 48 continues with its signature style of taking viewers inside the high-pressure world of homicide investigations. Each episode highlights the work of detectives across the country as they race against time to solve a murder within the first 48 hours of the crime. This fast-paced show gives a raw and unfiltered look at the many challenges faced by law enforcement as they work to bring justice to victims and closure to their families.