Ep 1. Picture of Evil

In Dead Silent season 3 episode 1, titled "Picture of Evil," viewers are taken on a heart-pounding ride as they follow the story of Patrice Endres. Patrice was a hair stylist living in Georgia, who mysteriously disappeared in broad daylight in 2004. Despite extensive searches, no trace of her was found for two years until her remains were discovered by hunters in the woods. The killer left no clues, no fingerprints, and no witnesses, leading investigators on a frustrating hunt for the killer.

The episode begins by introducing the tight-knit community and focusing on Patrice's disappearance. The police, her family, and friends share their feelings of devastation, loss, and confusion about her sudden disappearance. Fast forward two years, and when hunters accidentally stumble upon her remains, it becomes apparent that the killer had chosen the most secluded area to dispose of the body.

The hunt for the killer resumes with a forensic investigation, with detectives combing through the scenes with a fine-toothed comb in order to find any trace of evidence and the smallest semblance of a clue. As the investigation moves forward, they uncover a vital piece of evidence - a photograph of a man that Patrice's customers saw leaving the salon after her disappearance.

The man in the photograph is identified as a longtime client of Patrice's salon, with one of the women describing him as "a troubled soul." From there, detectives begin building a case and putting together a timeline of the man's movements the day Patrice disappeared, tracking his movements through the town using surveillance cameras and questioning his friends and family.

However, the case remains riddled with uncertainties, as there is not enough evidence to tie the man to the crime. Despite relentless pursuits and questioning, he continues to deny any involvement in Patrice's disappearance and, like Patrice, remains tight-lipped, leaving detectives at a dead end.

In "Picture of Evil," viewers get an insider's view of the investigation's meticulous approach as detectives labor to uncover a killer from a community in mourning. The episode highlights the tremendous emotional toll that cases like Patrice’s can have on her loved ones and on her community. The dedication of the investigators responsible for such cases has never been clearer, as the mystery unravels and the case goes down to its bitter end.

Overall, Dead Silent season 3 episode 1 serves as a powerful reminder of the importance of supporting law enforcement and fighting against evil, as it offers an insightful look into the methods of detectives who are driven to bring justice to grieving families. It is an engaging hour that will make viewers want to watch every episode and to see how each case progresses through the various stages of the investigation.