Ep 3. A Dying Declaration
- TV-14
- September 22, 2018
- 43 min
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7.3 (14)
In "Unspeakable Crime: The Killing of Jessica Chambers" season 1 episode 3, titled "A Dying Declaration," the investigation into Jessica's murder takes a turn as detectives are finally able to interview her ex-boyfriend, Bryan Rudd. He's been on their radar since the beginning and is suspected of being involved in some way, but this is the first time they're able to speak with him.
As Bryan sits down for the interview, he's calm and collected, but his story is full of lies and inconsistencies. He claims that he and Jessica had broken up weeks before her murder and that he had no idea who could have killed her. However, as the detectives continue to press him, they begin to catch him in his own lies.
One of the most significant pieces of evidence against Bryan comes from Jessica herself. In her dying moments, she was able to speak to firefighters and provide them with a description of her attacker. She named Bryan specifically, saying "Eric set me on fire" multiple times. Despite this, Bryan maintains his innocence, even when presented with the evidence against him.
The episode also dives deeper into Jessica's personal life, as her friends and family share more about her character and relationships. They describe her as a kind and loving person who didn't have enemies. However, they also reveal that she struggled with addiction and had recently started hanging out with a new group of people.
As detectives continue to investigate, they begin to uncover a web of drug activity and gang affiliations that could be connected to Jessica's murder. They also explore other potential suspects, including a man who had recently been released from prison and had ties to Jessica's new group of friends.
Overall, "A Dying Declaration" is a crucial episode in the series as it sheds new light on potential suspects and reveals more about Jessica's character and personal life. As the investigation continues, it becomes clear that the case is far from straightforward and that there are many complex factors at play.
