Ep 2. Fish out of Water / Good Samaritan
- TV-PG
- October 20, 2005
- 45 min
In the episode "Fish out of Water / Good Samaritan" of The First 48 season 3, viewers follow the investigation of two separate murders and the race against time to find the killers before they commit more crimes.
In the first case, detectives in Memphis, Tennessee are called to investigate the murder of a man found shot dead in his car near a busy intersection. With little to go on, the detectives must speak to witnesses and scour nearby CCTV footage to find any clue as to who may have killed the victim.
As the investigation progresses, the detectives start to suspect that the victim may have been involved in illegal activity, which could provide a motive for the killing. With the clock ticking and no suspects in custody, they must work quickly to piece together the events leading up to the murder and identify those responsible.
In the second case, the Miami homicide team is called to investigate the murder of a woman found shot dead in a park. Witnesses report seeing a man leaving the area shortly after shots were heard, leading detectives to believe he may be the killer.
As the team tracks down leads and interviews potential witnesses, they find that the victim had been trying to help a friend in financial trouble. With this information, they begin to piece together a possible motive for the killing but struggle to identify the suspect.
With the pressure mounting to solve both cases, the detectives must use their experience and skills to uncover any leads and clues that could help them bring the killers to justice. As the clock ticks down to the crucial 48-hour mark, the team works tirelessly to solve the cases, hoping to find justice for the victims and their families.
"Fish out of Water / Good Samaritan" is a gripping and intense episode of The First 48 that showcases the dedication and diligence of homicide detectives in their quest to solve the most heinous of crimes. With two separate murders to investigate, viewers will be on the edge of their seats as the investigators race against time to find the killers and bring them to justice.
