Ep 6. The Darkest Night (Lake Charles, LA)

In this episode of Cold Justice: Sex Crimes, the team travels to Lake Charles, Louisiana to investigate the case of a young woman who was brutally attacked and left for dead. The victim, whose identity is being kept confidential, suffered severe injuries and was unable to speak for several weeks after the incident.

The detectives on the case believe that the attacker may have been someone the victim knew, as there were no signs of forced entry and the victim's home showed no evidence of a struggle. However, with no witnesses and little physical evidence to go on, the case has remained unsolved for years.

The Cold Justice team begins by reviewing the original case files and police reports, as well as conducting interviews with the victim's family and friends. They also visit the crime scene and try to piece together what happened on the night of the attack.

As they delve deeper into the case, the detectives uncover some troubling information about the victim's past, including a history of substance abuse and run-ins with the law. They also discover that the victim had a tumultuous relationship with her ex-boyfriend, who had a history of violence.

With these new leads, the team works tirelessly to track down potential suspects and gather more evidence. They conduct DNA tests and interview a number of people who may have had a motive to harm the victim.

As they get closer to the truth, the detectives face a number of challenges, including uncooperative witnesses and conflicting accounts of what happened on the night of the attack. But with their expertise and determination, the Cold Justice team is ultimately able to bring the perpetrator to justice and provide closure to the victim's family.

With emotional interviews and gripping investigative work, this episode of Cold Justice: Sex Crimes shines a light on the devastating impact of sexual assault and the importance of seeking justice for survivors.