Ep 10. Last Dance / Deadly Deal
- April 19, 2007
In season 5, episode 10 of The First 48, titled "Last Dance / Deadly Deal," the Memphis homicide team is faced with two separate cases, both with little evidence to work with.
In the first case, "Last Dance," a young man named Temujin Kensu is found shot dead in his car in a parking lot. The only witness is a woman who was walking by and heard the gunshots, but she didn't see anything. The detectives start by questioning Temujin's girlfriend and former boss, but they have no leads. They review surveillance footage from nearby businesses and identify a suspect, but he has an alibi and denies any involvement. As the clock ticks down on the first 48 hours of the investigation, the detectives must find more evidence before it's too late.
In the second case, "Deadly Deal," the body of a man named Nathaniel Lornes is found in his home. He had been shot twice in the head, and his house had been ransacked. The detectives speak to Nathaniel's girlfriend, who tells them that he had been dealing drugs and had recently gotten into a fight with someone who owed him money. She also mentions that Nathaniel had received a threatening phone call just before he was killed. The detectives track down the phone number and identify a suspect, but he denies any involvement and claims he was with his girlfriend at the time of the murder. With little evidence, the detectives must dig deeper to uncover the truth.
Throughout the episode, viewers see the detectives interviewing witnesses, reviewing surveillance footage, and analyzing forensic evidence. They also face challenges, such as uncooperative suspects and conflicting alibis. As the clock ticks down, tensions rise and the detectives must work quickly to solve these two cases before it's too late.
Overall, "Last Dance / Deadly Deal" is a tense and gripping episode of The First 48 that showcases the dedication and expertise of the Memphis homicide team. Despite facing seemingly insurmountable odds, they persevere and ultimately bring justice to the victims and their families.
