Ep 6. The Good Book / Nightmare

In season 5, episode 6 of The First 48, titled "The Good Book / Nightmare," audiences follow detectives in two separate murders in different parts of the country.

In Birmingham, Alabama, detectives are called to a scene where a man was found shot dead in his car. Investigators are able to identify the victim and locate potential witnesses, including the victim's ex-girlfriend. The team is wary of her involvement in the crime as she has a history of violent behavior. As detectives gather evidence and interview witnesses, they find themselves coming up against a wall of silence that threatens to delay the case. With limited time before the killer could potentially strike again, the team knows that they need to act fast and push people to speak up.

Meanwhile, in Dallas, Texas, the victim's son comes home to find his mother dead in the living room. The detectives are called to investigate the murder and start looking into the victim's personal relationships. With no signs of forced entry, investigators believe that the killer may have been someone that the victim knew. As they continue their search for evidence, the detectives begin to uncover a web of lies and deceit that leads them to a potential suspect in the case. With time running out, they work to collect enough evidence to make an arrest and bring justice to the victim's family.

As the two cases unfold, viewers get a glimpse into the high stakes and intense pressure that detectives face when investigating a homicide. With no time to waste, these investigators must navigate a complex web of relationships, secrets, and cover-ups to bring justice to the families of those who have been killed. With each case providing its unique set of challenges, audiences are sure to be on the edge of their seats as the detectives work to solve these disturbing crimes.