Ep 5. Burden of Proof/Backfire
- TV14
- February 7, 2008
- 43 min
In "Burden of Proof/Backfire," season 7 episode 5 of The First 48, the detectives of the Miami Police Department Homicide Unit are called to investigate the murder of a woman found shot to death in her car in the parking lot of a Miami hotel. As they begin their investigation, the detectives receive a call from a man claiming to have information about the shooting. The man tells them that he was present when the murder took place and that he knows the identity of the killer.
The detectives quickly track down the man and bring him in for questioning. However, they soon discover that his story doesn't add up, and they begin to suspect that he may have been involved in the murder himself. With the clock ticking and no other leads, the detectives must work to uncover the truth about what really happened that night.
As the investigation continues, the detectives learn that the victim was a well-respected businesswoman with no apparent enemies. They also discover that she was involved in a contentious legal battle with a former business partner, leading them to suspect that the murder may have been motivated by financial gain.
Meanwhile, another team of detectives is called to investigate a shooting at a Miami nightclub. In this case, the victim is a young man who was shot while sitting in his car outside the club. The detectives quickly realize that the shooting may have been a case of mistaken identity, and they begin to search for the intended target.
As they work to solve these two cases, the detectives face a number of challenges, including uncooperative witnesses, conflicting evidence, and the dangerous world of Miami's criminal underworld. But with dogged determination and a relentless pursuit of the truth, they ultimately uncover the shocking secrets that led to these senseless acts of violence.
"Burden of Proof/Backfire" is a gripping episode of The First 48 that showcases the tireless work of Miami's finest homicide detectives. With its high-stakes investigations, complex cases, and fascinating characters, this episode is sure to keep viewers on the edge of their seats.
