Ep 6. The Record Keeper (Bridgeport WV)

The show Cold Justice is a crime documentary series that follows two veterans from the world of law enforcement, former prosecutor Kelly Siegler and former crime scene investigator Yolanda McClary as they help small-town police departments solve cold cases. In the third season, episode six, titled The Record Keeper (Bridgeport WV), the duo travels to Bridgeport, West Virginia to help the local police department solve a case that has been lingering for years.

The episode starts with a brief introduction of the case of Melissa Gheen, a 33-year-old woman who went missing in 2001. She was last seen leaving her workplace, the Foodland grocery store in Bridgeport. Her abandoned car was later found in a church parking lot, near the store. The police initially treated the case as a missing person's investigation, but as time went by, they started to suspect foul play. The case went cold, and the trail went cold.

Fast forward to 2019, and the local police department has reached out to Kelly and Yolanda to help them solve the case. The duo visits Bridgeport and meets with the lead investigators to learn about the case's background and the progress made so far. They then begin their work by examining the available evidence and interviewing witnesses who were present at the time of Melissa's disappearance.

Kelly and Yolanda quickly discover that the case has numerous inconsistencies and missing pieces of evidence. They find out that the previous investigation was not thorough enough, and some of the critical witnesses were not interviewed. The duo starts working on filling in the gaps in the investigation and retracing the steps of the previous investigation.

The Record Keeper is an exciting episode that highlights the investigative prowess of Kelly and Yolanda. The duo makes significant progress in a short amount of time and reveals shocking discoveries that could potentially lead to solving the case. The episode also showcases the emotional impact the case has had on Melissa's family. Her husband and her mother have not given up hope that someday they will find out what happened to her. They share their story and frustrations with Kelly and Yolanda, who empathize with them and express their dedication to solving the case.

In the end, Kelly and Yolanda present their findings to the police department, and the case takes a significant turn. The evidence that they have found opens up new leads, and the investigation takes a new direction. The episode leaves the viewers on the edge of their seats, curious about what will happen next in the case.

Overall, The Record Keeper (Bridgeport WV) is a fascinating episode of the Cold Justice series. The story is captivating, and the investigative work done by Kelly and Yolanda is impressive. The episode is a must-watch for those who enjoy true-crime documentaries and unsolved mysteries.