Ep 8. American Dream (Fort Myers, FL)

In Cold Justice season 3 episode 8 titled "American Dream," the show's team of crime professionals travel to Fort Myers, FL to investigate a cold case murder that happened almost 30 years ago. In 1988, a young man named Christopher Benedetto was found dead in his car in the middle of a busy road. He was shot multiple times in the head, torso and legs. Despite a thorough investigation, the case went cold due to a lack of evidence and witnesses.

The team of Cold Justice arrives in Fort Myers and begins to interview friends, family, and acquaintances of the victim. They uncover a web of secrets and lies surrounding Christopher Benedetto's life. It is revealed that he was a successful business owner who had a reputation for being tough and unyielding. The team delves deeper into his business dealings and discovers that he was involved in a number of illegal activities.

As they continue to investigate, they zero in on several individuals who may have been involved in Christopher's murder. The team puts together a timeline of events leading up to the murder and discovers that there were several people who had a motive to kill him. However, with little physical evidence to go on, they struggle to connect the dots.

The show's host and former prosecutor Kelly Siegler, along with her team of investigators, use their expertise to piece together the evidence and put together a compelling case against the possible suspects. They bring in forensic experts to analyze blood spatter and ballistic evidence to determine what happened on that fateful night.

As the investigation unfolds, the team must navigate the complicated web of relationships and motives to determine who was ultimately responsible for Christopher Benedetto's murder. In the end, they come up with a shocking revelation that points to a possible suspect.

The show ends with the team presenting their evidence to law enforcement. With fresh eyes and new evidence, they hope that justice can finally be served for the victim's family and friends, and the city of Fort Myers, FL. The episode is an intense look at a brutal crime and the lengths to which investigators will go to bring the perpetrators to justice.