Ep 6. She Said
- TV14
- December 6, 2018
- 42 min
The Case That Haunts Me is a true-crime series that explores the most compelling murder mysteries in Canadian history. In season 1 episode 6, titled "She Said," two detectives from the Toronto Police Homicide Squad recount their investigation into the brutal killing of a 26-year-old woman.
The episode begins with Detective Mike Eastham describing the scene of the crime – a run-down apartment building in the city's east end. The victim, a young woman named Sarah, was found dead in her bedroom, her body beaten and strangled. As Eastham and his partner, Detective Peter Johnston, begin their investigation, they discover that Sarah had recently broken up with her abusive boyfriend, Mark, and had been staying with a friend.
Despite Mark's alibi, the detectives are convinced that he is their primary suspect. They interview witnesses and review surveillance footage, but are unable to find any concrete evidence linking Mark to the murder. Meanwhile, Sarah's friends and family struggle to come to terms with her death, and the detectives become increasingly frustrated with the lack of progress in the case.
As the investigation drags on, the detectives receive a new lead – a witness who claims to have seen a man matching Mark's description near Sarah's apartment on the night of the murder. With renewed hope, the detectives track down the witness and question her about what she saw. Based on her testimony and the other evidence they have gathered, they arrest Mark and bring him in for questioning.
In a tense interrogation room scene, Mark denies any involvement in Sarah's murder. But as the detectives push him harder and harder, he begins to crack, eventually confessing to the crime. The episode ends with Mark being led away in handcuffs, and Sarah's family finally getting some semblance of closure.
Overall, "She Said" is a gripping and emotional episode of The Case That Haunts Me, offering a fascinating glimpse into the difficult and often frustrating work of homicide detectives. It's a must-watch for true crime fans and anyone interested in the intricacies of criminal investigations.
