Ep 6. Have You Seen Our Sister?
- November 11, 2014
In "Have You Seen Our Sister?" the fifth season of the true crime series "Motives and Murder" explores the tragic story of the Watts sisters, who vanished in Philadelphia in 2014. Shaniah, 25, andShanyla, 18, were believed to have been kidnapped, but as the investigation unfolded, it led to even darker truths that rocked the entire city.
The episode begins with the sisters' distraught family members recounting the events leading up to the day they went missing. Shanyla had been planning to attend college in the fall while Shaniah was dreaming of becoming a makeup artist. Both of them were close and would never have left without informing their parents.
The police's initial search failed to yield any leads until a witness came forward, claiming to have seen the sisters being forced into a van by two men with guns. From there, investigators began searching for the vehicle and discovered it parked in a garage belonging to someone who had a criminal history.
As the search for the sisters continued, Philadephia police discovered more leads, the evidence revealed that the sisters may have had a roommate involved in their disappearance. Investigators speak with the roommate, who seems uncooperative at first but later confesses to having information.
The case takes a dramatic turn when the police arrested a suspect who was seen driving the van in which the sisters were abducted. The suspect's involvement in the crime leads to the shocking revelations, including a connection to the Watts family.
Throughout the episode, the families of the missing sisters experienced a range of emotions, from despair to anger, while trying to hold onto hope that their daughters would be found alive. The show also highlights the difficulties of police investigations when dealing with uncooperative witnesses and suspects.
The investigation led to a conclusion that shocked the entire city, not only unveiling the secrets of the suspect but also exposing the dark underbelly of criminal activity in the area. "Motives and Murder" concludes this episode by detailing the killer's motives and providing a retelling of the heinous acts that led to the Watts sisters' senseless deaths.
Overall, "Have You Seen Our Sister?" highlights the complexity of police investigations and the impact that brutal crimes have on families and communities. It stands as one of the most captivating episodes of the fifth season of "Motives and Murder."
