Ep 4. A Darkness On The Edge Of Town

A Darkness On The Edge Of Town is the fourth episode of The Killing Season season 1. The episode follows Josh and Rachel as they investigate two cases that they believe could be connected to the Long Island Serial Killer. Firstly, the investigators travel to Atlantic City to try and find out more about the murder of four women who were found in a drainage ditch in 2006. The girls, who were believed to be prostitutes, were all strangled and their bodies were left in plastic bags. Despite there being a $25,000 reward for information leading to their killer, the case has remained unsolved.

The investigators meet with a local journalist who covered the story and also speak to the mother of one of the victims. They find out that the women were all picked up from an area of the city known for prostitution and were believed to be working for the same escort service. Rachel and Josh learn that the case is eerily similar to the Long Island Serial Killer's style of murder and that some of the girls may have even been in contact with him.

Next, Josh and Rachel travel to Jamestown, New York to investigate the disappearance of a young mother named Corinna Mullen who vanished in 2008. Corinna was last seen leaving a bar with a man who said he'd give her a ride home. Despite her family and friends searching for her, there have been no leads or sightings of her since. The investigators speak to Corinna's sister, who tells them that Corinna had struggled with drugs and had gotten involved with the wrong people.

With the help of a retired detective who worked on the case, Josh and Rachel uncover some promising leads. They learn that Corinna's cell phone pinged in a wooded area the night she went missing and that her body could potentially be buried there. They also find out that the man who was seen leaving the bar with her had a history of violence towards women and was later arrested for rape.

As the episode comes to a close, Josh and Rachel reflect on the similarities between the two cases and speculate that the Long Island Serial Killer may be responsible for the deaths of the four women in Atlantic City and the disappearance of Corinna Mullen. They make plans to return to both locations to continue their investigation and try to connect the dots to bring the killer to justice.

A Darkness On The Edge Of Town is a compelling and intriguing episode that delves deeper into the world of cold case investigations. The episode highlights the importance of victim advocacy and the impact that crimes like these have on families and communities. It leaves viewers on the edge of their seats, wanting to know more about the connections between the cases and whether or not the investigators will be able to solve them.