Lilly reopens a 1985 murder case in which a mill worker was stabbed to death at a gas station in what was thought to be a petty robbery gone wrong. An inmate confesses that he stole the guy's money, but only after he pulled in and found the dead body. The investigation reveals that the murdered man had lost his job and was in financial trouble, which took a toll on his family and his friendships. Meanwhile, a New York City detective comes looking for Christina.
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Complete story — includes the ending
The team investigates the 1985 death of mill worker Joe Young when his nephew James, a convict whom Lilly arrested for covering up his grandmother's murder, claims he met a recent parolee who admitted to stealing money off Joe's body. All songs featured in this episode are performed by John Mellencamp. Song featured in the intro: " Jack and Diane " by John Mellencamp. Song featured in the finale: " Small Town " by John Mellencamp.