Digest

The episode begins with a chilling account of a home invasion in Looking Glass, Oregon, in 1974. A pregnant woman and her husband are held at gunpoint while one of the intruders rapes the woman. The case goes cold due to lack of evidence, but a break comes when an anonymous woman reveals a confession she heard from one of the suspects. The episode then focuses on the search for Benny King, the alleged rapist from the 1974 case. Despite rumors of his whereabouts, he remains elusive. Years later, the discovery of skeletal remains in the woods leads investigators to believe they've found Benny King, but the investigation reveals a shocking twist. Facing limited resources, the Douglas County Sheriff's Department enlists the help of a group of retired law enforcement officers, dubbed the "Cold Case Cowboys," to investigate the Benny King case. The Cowboys, each with their own expertise, dive into the evidence and uncover a network of criminals and a shocking truth. The Cowboys confront Carlos Tinker, a suspect in Benny King's murder, in prison. Tinker initially denies involvement but eventually confesses to the crime, revealing a chilling motive: he believed Benny King was going to get away with a heinous crime and needed to be "terminated." With Tinker's confession and corroborating evidence from another suspect, the Cowboys bring closure to the Benny King case. The episode concludes with a reflection on the rule of law and the consequences of vigilante justice.

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The 1974 Home Invasion and its Aftermath

The episode begins with a chilling account of a home invasion in Looking Glass, Oregon, in 1974. A pregnant woman and her husband are held at gunpoint while one of the intruders rapes the woman. The case goes cold due to lack of evidence, but a break comes when an anonymous woman reveals a confession she heard from one of the suspects.

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The Search for Benny King and the Shocking Discovery

The episode focuses on the search for Benny King, the alleged rapist from the 1974 case. Despite rumors of his whereabouts, he remains elusive. Years later, the discovery of skeletal remains in the woods leads investigators to believe they've found Benny King, but the investigation reveals a shocking twist.

00:10:22

The Cold Case Cowboys and their Investigation

Facing limited resources, the Douglas County Sheriff's Department enlists the help of a group of retired law enforcement officers, dubbed the "Cold Case Cowboys," to investigate the Benny King case. The Cowboys, each with their own expertise, dive into the evidence and uncover a network of criminals and a shocking truth.

00:15:14

Tinker's Confession and the Motive

The Cowboys confront Carlos Tinker, a suspect in Benny King's murder, in prison. Tinker initially denies involvement but eventually confesses to the crime, revealing a chilling motive: he believed Benny King was going to get away with a heinous crime and needed to be "terminated."

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Q&A

• What was the initial crime that led to the investigation into Benny King's death?

  In 1974, a pregnant woman and her husband were held at gunpoint in their home in Looking Glass, Oregon. One of the intruders raped the woman while forcing her husband to watch.

• Why did the initial investigation into the 1974 crime go cold?

  The case went cold due to a lack of evidence. The victims had limited information about the perpetrators, and fingerprints lifted from the scene didn't match any records.

• What was the motive behind Benny King's murder, according to Carlos Tinker?

  Tinker claimed he murdered Benny King because he believed King was going to get away with a heinous crime (the 1974 rape) and needed to be "terminated."

• How did the Cold Case Cowboys contribute to solving the Benny King case?

  The Cowboys, a group of retired law enforcement officers, volunteered to help investigate the case. They meticulously reviewed evidence, interviewed suspects, and ultimately uncovered the truth about Benny King's murder.

• What was the outcome of the investigation into Benny King's murder?

  Carlos Tinker confessed to the murder, and the case was closed. The episode highlights the importance of the rule of law and the consequences of vigilante justice.

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