Ep 14. Motel Massacre/Pure Innocent

The First 48 is a documentary-style crime series that follows the investigations of real-life homicide detectives as they work to solve murder cases within the crucial first 48 hours after the crime was committed. Season 4, episode 14 features two cases: "Motel Massacre" and "Pure Innocent."

In "Motel Massacre," the detectives in Baton Rouge, Louisiana are called to a motel room where a triple homicide has taken place. The victims are a mother and two sons, all shot multiple times. As detectives canvass the scene and interview witnesses, they begin to piece together a motive for the crime, which leads them to suspect that it may have been related to drugs. The investigation takes a dramatic turn when the team uncovers a witness who claims to have seen the killer fleeing the scene, and the detectives must race against the clock to track down the suspect before he can escape or commit any further acts of violence.

Meanwhile, in Atlanta, Georgia, "Pure Innocent" follows the investigation into the murder of a teenage girl who was found dead in her own bed. The victim, who had no apparent enemies or criminal ties, was strangled to death with a cord. As detectives work to retrace the girl's movements in the days and hours leading up to her death, they begin to uncover a web of secrets and lies that suggest that she may not have been as innocent as she seemed. With few leads and no obvious suspects, the detectives find themselves pursuing a series of potential leads, each of which seems to raise more questions than answers.

Throughout both cases, viewers get an inside look into the intense and often frustrating world of police work, as detectives work to sort through conflicting evidence, track down elusive suspects, and ultimately bring justice to the families of the victims. From the initial crime scenes to the arrests and trials that follow, "Motel Massacre" and "Pure Innocent" offer a gripping look into the high-pressure world of homicide investigations, and the dedicated men and women who work tirelessly to solve each case.