Ep 2. In the Name of the Father

In this episode of Buried in the Backyard, entitled "In the Name of the Father," the investigative team delves into a case involving a missing woman whose father is the prime suspect in her disappearance. The young woman, named Lily, was last seen leaving her father's house after a heated argument. Her car was found abandoned on the side of the road a few miles away, but there was no sign of Lily.

The team begins their investigation by speaking with family members and friends, trying to piece together the events leading up to Lily's disappearance. They learn that Lily had a tumultuous relationship with her father, who was prone to fits of anger and had a history of physical abuse. Lily's mother had divorced him years earlier, citing his abusive behavior as the reason for the split.

As they dig deeper, the team discovers that Lily's father had a history of violent behavior, including run-ins with the law for assault. They also learn that he had a volatile relationship with Lily, who had been trying to distance herself from him in the weeks leading up to her disappearance. However, when the team speaks with Lily's father, he denies any involvement in her disappearance and claims that she simply ran away.

The team continues their investigation, looking for any physical evidence that might help them uncover the truth. They speak with witnesses who saw Lily's car on the side of the road and search the surrounding area for any clues. They also work with local law enforcement to track Lily's movements in the days leading up to her disappearance, hoping to uncover a lead.

As they piece together the evidence, the team begins to suspect that Lily's father may have been involved in her disappearance. They find evidence of blood in his car and discover that he had purchased large amounts of cleaning supplies in the days following Lily's disappearance. However, when they confront him with this evidence, he continues to deny any involvement.

Finally, after weeks of investigation, the team makes a breakthrough. They receive a tip from a neighbor who saw Lily's father burying something in the woods behind his house on the day of her disappearance. The team rushes to the scene and begins searching the woods, eventually uncovering a shallow grave with Lily's remains.

Despite his denials, Lily's father is arrested and charged with her murder. The team is able to provide enough evidence to secure a conviction, and Lily's family finally receives the closure they have been seeking for years.

In the end, "In the Name of the Father" is a heart-wrenching episode that showcases the dedication and persistence of the Buried in the Backyard investigative team as they work tirelessly to bring justice to the victims of these heinous crimes.