Ep 2. The Boogie Man

In Murder Chose Me season 1 episode 2, entitled "The Boogie Man", viewers are taken to Baton Rouge, Louisiana, where homicide detective Rod Demery recounts the investigation of a brutal murder that he worked on early in his career. The victim, a 23-year-old woman named Crystal, was found strangled to death in her apartment. Demery is initially drawn to the case because it reminds him of a traumatic event from his childhood where he was nearly killed by a neighborhood bully known as "the Boogie Man". As he investigates, Demery uses his personal experiences to try and connect with the victim's friends and family, many of whom are struggling to come to terms with the senseless violence that took Crystal's life.

As Demery delves deeper into the case, he discovers that Crystal lived a complicated life and had many secrets that she kept hidden from her loved ones. He also begins to uncover a series of potential suspects, including a man who may have been stalking Crystal, her volatile ex-boyfriend, and a former flame who claims to have seen someone in a suspicious-looking hoodie near the victim's apartment complex on the night of the murder. Demery's investigation takes many twists and turns, but he remains determined to find justice for Crystal and ensure that her killer is brought to justice.

As the episode progresses, viewers are also given insight into Demery's personal life and his motivations for becoming a homicide detective. We learn more about his relationship with his mother, who was murdered when he was just a child, and how that tragedy shaped his career trajectory. We also see how Demery's own experiences with violence have helped him to understand and empathize with victims and their families.

"The Boogie Man" is a compelling and emotional episode of Murder Chose Me that showcases the complexities of homicide investigations, as well as the toll that violent crimes can take on both victims and the detectives who work to solve them. Through Demery's narration and vivid re-enactments of the crime scene and interviews with those involved in the case, viewers are given a front-row seat to the investigation and the painstaking work that goes into solving such a heinous crime. Ultimately, the episode serves as a poignant reminder of the human cost of violence, and the crucial role that law enforcement plays in bringing justice to those who have been wronged.