Ep 3. Reluctant Witness

Silk Stalkings season 4 episode 3, titled "Reluctant Witness," follows detectives Chris Lorenzo (Rob Estes) and Rita Lee Lance (Mitzi Kapture) as they investigate a murder case that involves a reluctant witness. The episode begins with the discovery of a woman's body in a car trunk, and Chris and Rita are assigned to the case.

As they start investigating, they discover that the victim was a prostitute known as "Candy." Her murder seems to be linked to the John she was with that night. The detectives learn that the John's name is Mike Yanna (played by guest star George Tovar), and he's a wealthy businessman who's been missing since the night of the murder.

Chris and Rita soon find out that Mike's wife, Karen Yanna (played by guest star Kari Wuhrer), had hired Candy to seduce him and catch him cheating. The detectives confront Karen, but she denies any involvement in the murder.

Meanwhile, the detectives are also trying to track down a witness who saw Mike and Candy together on the night of the murder. However, the witness is reluctant to testify because he's afraid of retaliation.

Chris and Rita must convince the witness to testify in order for them to catch the killer. They use various tactics, including putting the witness in protective custody, to get him to cooperate. However, they soon find out that the witness may not be telling the whole truth.

The episode takes several twists and turns as Chris and Rita try to solve the case. They encounter a series of suspects, including Mike's business partner and an ex-convict with a grudge against Candy. Through their investigation, they discover that the truth goes deeper than they initially thought.

Overall, "Reluctant Witness" is a thrilling episode that highlights the complexities of detective work. Chris and Rita must use their skills, intuition, and persistence to catch the killer and bring justice to the victim's family.