Ep 18. The Case That Haunts Me #2

The First 48 is a documentary television series that follows homicide detectives as they work to solve murder cases in the critical first 48 hours after the crime has been committed. In season 17, episode 18, titled The Case That Haunts Me #2, the series returns to revisit some of the most unforgettable cases from previous seasons.

In this episode, the series focuses on the case of a double homicide in Memphis, Tennessee, that occurred in 2015. The victims were 56-year-old Joseph Liolios and 46-year-old Robert Villa, two childhood friends who had come from California to Memphis to start a new roofing business together. The two men were brutally murdered while staying at a motel in Memphis, and their bodies were discovered by employees of the motel.

The team of detectives working on the case consisted of Sergeant Mitch Oliver and Detective Kevin Lundy. The investigation initially seemed to have no leads or suspects, and despite their best efforts, the detectives struggled to identify anyone with a motive or connection to the victims.

However, several weeks into the investigation, the detectives received a tip from an informant who claimed to know details about the murders. The informant named two suspects, a man named Trevor Lynch and his girlfriend, Brooke Lucas, and provided information about their possible involvement in the crime.

The detectives immediately launched an intensive investigation into Lynch and Lucas, uncovering evidence that suggested they were indeed involved in the murders. They discovered that Lynch had a prior criminal record and was involved in drug trafficking, while Lucas had been arrested for prostitution and drug possession.

However, despite the mounting evidence against the suspects, the detectives still lacked enough concrete evidence to make an arrest. They continued to work tirelessly, tracking down additional leads and gathering more evidence in an attempt to build a solid case against Lynch and Lucas.

In the end, the detectives were able to gather enough evidence to arrest both Lynch and Lucas and charge them with the murders of Liolios and Villa. The case went to trial, and both suspects were found guilty and sentenced to life in prison without the possibility of parole.

The Case That Haunts Me #2 is a gripping and emotional episode that showcases the intense and dedicated work of homicide detectives as they strive to bring justice to the families of murder victims. This episode is a powerful reminder of the lasting impact of violent crimes and the resilience of the human spirit in the face of tragedy.