Ep 2. Who Killed Faith?

In Breaking Homicide season 1 episode 2, titled Who Killed Faith?, former Rhode Island police sergeant Derrick Levasseur and forensic psychologist Kris Mohandie team up to investigate a cold case from 1984. The case involves the brutal murder of 14-year-old Faith Hedgepeth, a member of the Haliwa-Saponi tribe, who was found bludgeoned to death in her Chapel Hill, North Carolina apartment.

Levasseur and Mohandie explore the crime scene, interview witnesses, and meticulously go through old police files to try and piece together what happened to Faith nearly 30 years ago. They learn that Faith was a bright and ambitious college student who had dreams of becoming a doctor. She was heavily involved in her Native American community and had a large group of friends.

However, as Levasseur and Mohandie dig deeper, they begin to uncover a darker side to Faith's life. They learn that she had recently broken up with her boyfriend and had been receiving threatening messages. They also discover that her roommate was out of town the night of the murder, leaving Faith alone in the apartment.

The investigation takes a twist when Levasseur and Mohandie bring in a forensic linguist to analyze the threatening messages Faith received. The linguist is able to identify possible suspects based on the language used in the messages.

The episode is filled with emotional moments, as Levasseur and Mohandie speak with Faith's family and friends, who are still haunted by her senseless murder. They offer a new perspective on the case and provide hope that it can one day be solved.

Breaking Homicide season 1 episode 2 is a gripping and unsettling look into a cold case that has gone unsolved for decades. It highlights the importance of perseverance and the power of new technology in solving crimes.