Swamp Murders Season 4 Episode 5 Shoeprints In The Mud
- TV14
- September 20, 2016
- 42 min
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Aired on August 22, 2016, Swamp Murders season 4 episode 5 is titled "Shoeprints In The Mud." The episode starts off with the discovery of the body of a young woman named Sherry Darby. Her body is found in a shallow grave, and her family is heartbroken. The detectives assigned to her case believe that she was murdered and are determined to find the killer.
The investigation into Sherry's death leads the detectives into the swampy wilderness of Florida. They soon discover that Sherry's murder is not an isolated incident and that there have been several other murders in the same area. The detectives are unable to find any evidence that may lead to the killer, and the case goes cold.
Months later, a pair of shoes is found in the mud near Sherry's body. The detectives realize that the shoes may belong to the killer. They send the shoes to the crime lab for testing, hoping to find some DNA evidence that may lead them to the killer.
The lab results come back positive, and the detectives are able to identify the owner of the shoes. They bring in the suspect for questioning, but he denies any involvement in the murders. The detectives don't have enough evidence to charge him, and he is released.
With no other leads, the detectives are forced to retrace their steps and revisit old evidence. They discover a piece of evidence that they had overlooked before. This leads them to a new suspect, and they arrest him.
The new suspect is interrogated, and he eventually confesses to the murders. He reveals that he had a grudge against the victims and had planned the murders for months. He is charged with several counts of murder and is sent to prison for life.
Overall, "Shoeprints In The Mud" is an intense and gripping episode of Swamp Murders. The detectives' perseverance in trying to solve the case despite the lack of evidence is inspiring. The episode highlights the importance of never giving up on a case and the importance of paying attention to even the smallest details.
