23. Lover's Lane

As the first season ends, Lilly reopens a 1986 case in which a 15-year-old girl was killed at a popular lovers lane: DNA evidence has revealed that an innocent man was convicted of the crime. The new investigation turns the spotlight on several men who were attracted to the teen and may have had motive to kill her.

Plot summary and ending

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Complete story — includes the ending

When DNA evidence reveals a man was wrongfully convicted of murder, the team reopens the 1986 murder of Eve Kendell, a 15-year-old girl who was raped and killed during a date with her boyfriend, 16-year-old Mark Adams, who was also assaulted but survived, at a popular lovers' lane. Song featured in the intro: "And We Danced", by The Hooters. Song featured in the finale: " Leather and Lace ", by Stevie Nicks and Don Henley.

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Source and revision history · Adapted from Wikipedia contributors, Cold Case season 1. HTML formatting and reference markers removed. · Content license