Episode 26 of "Cold Case"
s02e03 Daniela
Title: Daniela
Original Air Date: 10/17/2004 on CBS
Director: David Barrett
Writer: Veena Cabreros Sud
Guest Stars: Brian Cousins (John), Cody McMains (John ('79), Robert Catrini (Pops ('79), Fritz Greve (Chris), Terrence Evans (Lester Hughes), Nina Hodoruk (Kaitlyn), Julanne Chidi Hill (Marquette), Nicholas D'agosto (Chris ('79), Christopher Allen Nelson (Lester Hughes ('79)
Plot Outline:
Lily and Valens reopen a presumed homicide from 1979 in which a Jane Doe's blood-drenched shoes, underwear and sheets were found in a trash bag, but no body. The investigation begins when a battered wife accuses her husband of murdering a girl in 1979 and brings in an amateur film from the time that supposedly shows him committing the crime. As they investigate, they learn that the victim, a teenage runaway who panhandled in a rough part of town, was picked up by a couple of teenage boys who made the home movie using her as their star. However, the now-adult boys tell Rush the whole thing was an act and Rush and Valens must figure out what happened to the vibrant 19-year-old who was never seen again.