Cold Case Files Season 5 Episode 15
Cold Case Files
Season 5

Ep 15. The Interrogation; The Slide

  • July 1, 2006

The show Cold Case Files season 5 episode 15, titled "The Interrogation; The Slide," features two separate cases that were solved decades after the crimes were committed.

The first case centers on the 1984 murder of a young woman, Tammy Zywicki, who was a college student traveling from her home in New Jersey to her college in Iowa. Her car broke down on the highway, and she was last seen talking to a truck driver who stopped to help her. The case went cold for many years until a detective named Dan Wright took it up. He eventually tracked down a man named Lonnie Bierbrodt, who had been a truck driver in the area at the time of Tammy's disappearance. Bierbrodt was brought in for questioning, and the episode details the interrogation that eventually led to his confession. Wright's persistence and attention to detail are highlighted, as well as the importance of building a rapport with suspects during interrogation.

The second case involves the 1981 murder of a 16-year-old girl named Lisa Odin, whose body was found in the woods by two hikers. The case went cold for many years until a detective named Tom Lange picked it up. He discovered that Lisa had been friends with a group of teenagers who were involved in a dangerous game called "The Slide," where they would ride down a steep hill in a trash can. Lange suspected that the group had accidentally killed Lisa during a Slide gone wrong and then covered up the crime. The episode details Lange's investigation, including interviews with the suspects and an eventual confession from one of them. The importance of perseverance and creative thinking in solving cold cases is highlighted.

Overall, "The Interrogation; The Slide" is a fascinating episode of Cold Case Files that showcases the ingenuity and dedication of detectives who are willing to pursue justice for victims and their families, no matter how long it takes.

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Description
  • First Aired
    July 1, 2006
  • Language
    English