Ep 7. Devil in Me & Trail of Blood

In The First 48 season 17 episode 7, titled Devil in Me & Trail of Blood, the show follows two separate murder investigations in two different cities.

In the first case, a young man is found in a park with a gunshot wound to the head in Birmingham, Alabama. Detectives are called to the scene and begin gathering evidence, hoping to find the person responsible for the shooting. They quickly discover that the victim was a drug dealer and begin questioning people who may have been involved in the drug trade. As they investigate, they learn that the victim may have been in a feud with another dealer. With little evidence to work with, the detectives work tirelessly to piece together the events leading up to the murder and ultimately, find the killer.

Meanwhile, in Louisville, Kentucky, a woman is found shot to death in her home. Her husband, who had been out of town on a business trip, returned home to find her body. He immediately called 911 and when detectives arrived, they began to look for clues. The victim's husband was cooperative and allowed the detectives to search the house and answer any questions they had. As they investigate, they discover that the victim had a bit of a wild past and may have been involved with multiple men. It’s possible that someone from her past could have been responsible for her murder. With multiple suspects and little hard evidence, the detectives work to connect the dots and find the killer.

Both investigations are fraught with challenges, from uncooperative witnesses to limited forensic evidence. The detectives work tirelessly, following leads and examining the evidence they have to piece together the story of what happened. With the clock ticking, they must work quickly to find the person responsible for these heinous crimes before they strike again.

As the episode unfolds, viewers are taken on a compelling journey through the investigators' work, as they retrace steps, question witnesses and re-examine evidence in their quest to solve these two unsolved cases. The First 48: Devil in Me & Trail of Blood is a gripping true crime series that is sure to keep viewers on the edge of their seats as we join investigators at the forefront of the most challenging and complex murder cases.