Killing Fields: Hidden Truths Season 1 Episode 2 Buried Secrets
- December 31, 2016
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8.8 (33)
In episode 2 of Killing Fields: Hidden Truths season 1, titled Buried Secrets, we follow the case of Eugenie Boisfontaine, whose body was found in a Louisiana ditch in 1997. The detectives who worked on her case were retired, but current investigators have picked up where they left off 20 years ago.
The episode begins with Detective Leslie Bradford visiting Eugenie's family. She learns that Eugenie was a respected professor at Louisiana State University and her murder shocked the entire community. Her family gives Detective Bradford access to Eugenie's belongings, which include her diary and letters she wrote to her sister.
At the Jefferson Parish Sheriff's Office, Detective Rodie Sanchez and Sergeant Aubrey St. Angelo continue their investigation into Eugenie's case. They receive a tip that a man named Jerry Jackson, who was convicted of another woman's murder, may have been involved in Eugenie's death. They interview Jackson, but he denies having any knowledge of her murder.
Meanwhile, Detective Bradford goes through Eugenie's diary and letters and discovers that Eugenie kept a record of threats she received prior to her murder. The threats were made by someone who called her a "whore" and a "witch". Eugenie suspected that the threats may have been made by someone she knew, but she never wrote down any names.
Back at the Jefferson Parish Sheriff's Office, Detective Sanchez and Sergeant St. Angelo interview a man named John Rocker, who is currently serving a life sentence for another murder. Rocker was one of the last people to see Eugenie alive, and he admits that he had a sexual relationship with her. However, he denies being involved in her murder.
As the investigation continues, detectives learn that Eugenie was interested in voodoo and may have been involved in the practice. They also discover that she was having financial troubles and was considering selling her house. This leads them to interview a man named Billy Richard, who had previously shown interest in buying Eugenie's house. Richard denies having any involvement in Eugenie's murder.
The episode ends with detectives still searching for answers. They have interviewed several suspects, but no one has confessed to the murder. They have also gathered new evidence, including DNA samples and surveillance footage, which they hope will lead them to the killer.
Overall, Buried Secrets offers a gripping look into the investigation of Eugenie Boisfontaine's murder. The episode highlights the complexities of solving a cold case and the emotional toll it takes on both the families involved and the detectives working the case. The viewers are left with several unanswered questions, which will most likely be addressed in future episodes.