True Detective season 3 episode 3 Recap and FAQ
Episode Summary
Lieutenant Roland West and Wayne Hays, investigating the Purcell case, revisit a poorly handled prosecution. A note suggests the missing girl might be alive. Hays' health issues and memory lapses complicate matters. His wife's obsession with the case strains their marriage, as she delves into it for her book. New leads emerge: Julie Purcell's fingerprints in a store and a farmer's sighting of a brown sedan near the crime scene. The case's reopening rekindles old tensions and hopes.
Full Episode S03E03 Recap
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Lieutenant Roland West's role in the case?
He is a Lieutenant at the Arkansas State Police and is involved in the investigation of the Purcell case.
What did the note from the Farmington post office indicate?
It suggested that the missing girl might still be alive.
Who offered the $10,000 reward in the case?
The Ozark Children's Outreach Center.
What are some of Mr. Hays' health issues?
He suffers from memory problems and needs to adjust his lifestyle accordingly.
What lie did the Purcell kids tell?
They lied about their whereabouts on the day of the incident.
How is Hays' wife involved in the case?
She is writing a book about it.
Where were Julie Purcell's fingerprints found?
On a counter and some shelves in a store.
What caused panic at Walmart involving the Hays family?
Their daughter Becca went missing temporarily.
What connection is there between Hoyt Foods and the case?
Hoyt Foods had an outreach program and one of the missing children's mother used to work there.
What new lead was discovered during the field investigation?
A farmer mentioned seeing a brown sedan and a couple near the crime scene.
What happened to the Purcell case years later?
It was reopened, and Hays was offered a chance to work on it again.
