Cold Case: Season 7

Season 7 overview

The season opens with the team reopening cold cases spanning decades, from a 1966 ocean liner disappearance to a 1995 homeless murder. External figures like Moe Kitchener emerge, adding layers of institutional tension. The unit navigates personal stakes while pursuing historical justice.

Key story beats

  1. Darcy Curtis Case Reopened — The team investigates a 1966 disappearance assumed to be suicide, while Moe's bail release shocks the unit.
  2. Nash Simpson Murder Revisited — The team examines the 1995 murder of a homeless skateboarding prodigy after his brother identifies his possessions.
  3. Alex Caceres Wrongful Imprisonment — New evidence suggests Alex Caceres was innocent, prompting Scotty to pursue justice for the wrongfully imprisoned teen.
  4. Billy Sanders Jazz Murder — The team investigates the 1970 murder of a jazz virtuoso hiding his lifestyle from his religious father.
  5. Vivian Lynn WASP Pilot Sabotage — The team uncovers sabotage in a 1944 plane crash involving a female pilot and hunts for the culprit among base personnel.
  6. Sonny Sandoval Jockey Remains Found — Remains of a missing jockey are uncovered, revealing his personal life was unraveling after his final race.
  7. Donalyn Sullivan Rapper Murder — A convict's disclosure leads the team to a crime scene where the victim's songbook holds the key to her murder.
  8. Jack Chao Lu Chinatown Murder — The team faces community prejudice and a secretive retired officer while investigating a 1983 murder linked to gang violence.
  9. Luke Cronin Debate Suicide Staged — New evidence suggests the 1999 death of a debater was staged to look like a suicide after a competition loss.
  10. Tommy Flanagan Hockey Murder — The team investigates an 1980 murder on an ice rink, using a broken stick to trace the victim's former teammates.
  11. Mike Donley Army Recruiter Murder — The team uncovers a pawnshop burglary connection in the 2005 murder of an Army recruiter days before deployment.
  12. Harry Denton PI Bones Found — Bones of a murdered private investigator are found in concrete, reopening a 1974 case involving a teenage runaway.
  13. Carlos Espinosa Graffiti Artist Overdose — The team investigates a 1982 fatal paint overdose, uncovering a graffiti group harassing local artists.
  14. Mia Romanov Circus Death & Moe Murder — The team investigates a 1971 circus death while Moe Kitchener is found murdered outside a bar, triggering an Internal Affairs probe.
  15. Louie Amante Wedding & Dan Palmer Death — The team investigates the mysterious 2008 death of a woman's previous fiancé to ensure Louie Amante's safety.

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