Ep 2. Mother

In this episode of Cold Justice, entitled "Mother," the investigation centers on the murder of 17-year-old Stacy Hanna in 1991. Hanna's body was found in a field outside of Verona, Illinois, and the case went cold for over two decades.

Investigators Kelly Siegler and Yolanda McClary work alongside the local police department to piece together the events leading up to Hanna's murder. They interview friends, family members, and former classmates of the victim, trying to discover any possible connections to the crime.

One of the most challenging aspects of the case is the fact that Hanna's mother, Linda, was known to have a rocky relationship with her daughter. Linda had a history of drug addiction and had been in and out of jail throughout Stacy's childhood. The investigators are unsure whether or not Linda could have been involved in her daughter's death.

As they continue to investigate, Siegler and McClary uncover some new leads in the case. They learn that Hanna had a boyfriend at the time of her murder, who had a reputation for being violent. They also discover that another teenager in the area had confessed to the crime years earlier, but his confession was not taken seriously by the police at the time.

Throughout the episode, there are emotional interviews with both Linda and Stacy's father, who have both struggled with guilt and grief over the years. The investigators work hard to piece together what happened to Stacy Hanna and finally bring closure to her family.

In the end, viewers are left on the edge of their seats as the investigators close in on a suspect and prepare to make an arrest. "Mother" is a compelling episode of Cold Justice that delves into the complex relationships between parents and children and the long-lasting impact of violent crime.