In August 2007, the body of 19-year-old Logan Miller was found strangled on the edge of the Redford forest—not far from the home of the charismatic widow, Carolene Winters. Traces of branch cuts, defensive wounds on his arms, fingerprints on the edge of an old bathtub, and a waterproof watch recording a time of death one hour different from the victim’s husband’s statement, shifted the initial assumption of drowning into a mystery of premeditated murder. Detective Reeves and Sheriff Walker unravel the secrets of this small town, from café gossip to the flawed alibi of George Evans, the prime suspect whose true intentions to cover up a criminal network are eventually exposed.

In this episode, you’ll learn how investigators use field forensics—time-of-death analysis, physical evidence, and scene reconstruction—to unravel the framing plot against Bobby Smith and apprehend the real culprit. Learn about danger signs at the crime scene, the importance of digital evidence and witness interviews, and the roles of victims and perpetrators in uncovering the shocking crime that shook the small community.