Ep 3. Down a Dark Hallway

The First 48 is a television show that documents the first two days of a police investigation following a homicide. Season 19 episode 3, titled "Down a Dark Hallway", focuses on the investigation into the murder of a young man named Michael Dixon.

The episode begins with the discovery of Dixon's body in an abandoned house in the city of Memphis. Detective Robert Johnson is assigned to the case and immediately begins collecting evidence at the scene. With little to go on, Johnson and his team begin canvassing the neighborhood in search of witnesses or anyone who might have seen something suspicious.

As they begin to piece together Dixon's last known movements, it becomes clear that he was involved in the drug trade. With this information, the detectives begin to focus their attention on known drug dealers in the area. Their investigation leads them to two suspects, who are brought in for questioning.

The first suspect, a man named Big Will, is known to the police as a violent drug dealer with a lengthy criminal history. During questioning, he denies any involvement in Dixon's death and insists that he was at home at the time of the murder. The detectives don't believe him and begin digging deeper into his alibi.

The second suspect is a woman named Alyse. She was picked up by the police shortly after Dixon's body was found, having been in the area at the time of the murder. Alyse claims to have no knowledge of the murder and is initially cooperative with the detectives.

As the investigation continues, the detectives discover that Dixon was not just involved in the drug trade, but that he was also working as a police informant. This revelation adds a new layer of complexity to the case, and the detectives begin to suspect that the murder may have been carried out by someone seeking revenge for Dixon's work with the police.

As the detectives work tirelessly to uncover the truth, tensions rise in the interrogation room. Big Will becomes increasingly agitated and belligerent, while Alyse begins to crack under the pressure of the investigation. With time running out and the clock ticking down on the crucial first 48 hours of the investigation, the detectives must work quickly to bring Dixon's killer to justice.

The episode is a gripping and emotional journey through the complexities of a homicide investigation. It offers a rare glimpse into the inner workings of a police investigation, as detectives race against the clock to piece together clues and solve a murder. "Down a Dark Hallway" is a must-watch for fans of true crime and anyone interested in the intricacies of police work.