Murder Comes to Town Season 3 Episode 9 Prints of Darkness
- TV14
- March 7, 2016
- 44 min
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In season 3 episode 9 of Murder Comes to Town, titled Prints of Darkness, viewers are taken to the quiet town of Mexico, Missouri. The episode starts with the discovery of the dead body of a young woman, who is found in her living room by her roommate. The victim, 24-year-old Amanda Bailey, was a hardworking employee at the local Wal-Mart, who had recently graduated from college.
As investigators begin to piece together Amanda's last day, they discover that she had a date with a man she had met online. The man, identified as 28-year-old Timothy Arnold, was the last person to see Amanda alive. Timothy's testimony does not add up, however, and detectives begin to suspect that he might be responsible for Amanda's murder.
Further investigation reveals that Timothy's past is full of criminal activity, including theft and drug possession. His DNA is found on a glove found at the crime scene, and his shoes match footprints found in the victim's apartment. Timothy is arrested and charged with first-degree murder.
As the investigation continues, detectives begin to look into Timothy's past relationships and discover that he had a tumultuous relationship with an ex-girlfriend, who had also filed a restraining order against him. They also find evidence suggesting that Timothy might have stalked Amanda prior to their date and allegedly showed up at her work uninvited.
As the trial begins, the prosecution presents a compelling case against Timothy, including DNA evidence and testimony from witnesses who saw him at Amanda's apartment building on the night of the murder. The defense tries to argue that the DNA evidence could have been contaminated and that Timothy did not have a motive for the crime, but ultimately, the jury finds him guilty and he is sentenced to life in prison.
Throughout the episode, interviews with friends and family members shed light on Amanda's life and the impact her death has had on the community. Amanda is described as a smart, kind-hearted person who had a bright future ahead of her. Her murder has left many people shaken and heartbroken.
Prints of Darkness is a tragic and gripping episode of Murder Comes to Town. It showcases the painstaking work done by investigators to solve a murder case and hold the perpetrator accountable. Viewers will be on the edge of their seats as they follow along with the investigation and the trial, hoping that justice will be served for Amanda and her loved ones.