Cold Case Files Classic Season 3 Episode 22 Officer Down/Secret Twin
- January 1, 1970
- 44 min
In Cold Case Files Classic season 3 episode 22, "Officer Down/Secret Twin," viewers follow two separate and intriguing cases.
The first case revolves around the murder of Sacramento, California police officer Roy Bleckert in 1988. Bleckert was ambushed and shot while performing a routine traffic stop. Despite an extensive investigation, the case went cold for several years until a new lead emerged in 1992. The episode details the investigation into Bleckert's murder and the eventual arrest and trial of his killer.
The second case focuses on the discovery of a woman's body in a remote area of Arizona in 1964. The woman was identified as Marilee Brusaschetti, who had been reported missing 15 years prior to the discovery of her body. As investigators delved deeper into the case, they discovered a shocking twist: Marilee had an identical twin sister named Darlene who had been unaware of her sister's disappearance and murder. The episode explores the investigation of Marilee's murder and the emotional impact on her newly discovered twin sister.
Featuring interviews with law enforcement officials, family members, and witnesses, "Officer Down/Secret Twin" provides a detailed and fascinating look into the investigation and resolution of these long-cold cases.