Cold Case season 7 episode 22 Recap and FAQ
Episode Summary
Detectives investigate a cold case involving Wanda Johnson, murdered in 1993. New evidence leads to a green car sighting the night of her murder. Meanwhile, Christina Rush, struggling with addiction and abusive relationships, becomes a focal point. The investigation uncovers a cover-up implicating a superior officer, revealing his son's involvement in Wanda's death. The case's resolution brings closure to Wanda's mother and highlights the strained but enduring bond between sisters Lilly and Christina.
Full Episode S07E22 Recap
Frequently Asked Questions
Who is Althea Johnson?
Althea Johnson is the mother of Wanda, a girl who was shot and killed in 1993.
What new lead does Althea Johnson provide about her daughter's case?
Althea received a tip about Wanda being seen in a green car on the night of her murder.
Who is Brother Olajuwon and what information does he provide?
Brother Olajuwon, formerly involved in crime, saw Wanda in a green Ford Explorer on the night she was killed, recalling a dispute and a gunshot.
What are the suspicions around Detective Valens?
Valens visited an inmate, Hector Cruz, two days before Cruz was killed in prison, raising suspicions among his colleagues.
What is Christina Rush's situation?
Christina Rush is struggling with addiction and is in an abusive relationship.
What cover-up do the detectives uncover?
They find a cover-up involving a missing witness statement and a deleted license plate record, implicating their superior, Doherty.
How does the confrontation with Doherty unfold?
Doherty initially denies involvement in Wanda's death but requests his lawyer when confronted with evidence linking his gun to the murder.
What is the relationship between Lilly and Christina?
Lilly and Christina are sisters, but their relationship is strained due to Christina's personal struggles and past actions.
What is the resolution of the case?
The truth about Wanda's death is revealed, implicating Doherty's son Matt and his friend Ronnie Tavares.
What happens to Christina at the end?
Christina is found in a dangerous situation due to her addiction and abusive relationship, but Lilly and Scotty intervene to help her.