EPISODE

6. Dead Heat

The 1986 murder of a jockey is investigated after his body is discovered in a mass grave for horses. The victim disappeared shortly after losing a race that he had planned to be his finale before retiring.

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When the remains of Sonny Sandoval, a 45-year-old jockey who had been missing since 1986, are uncovered in an old horse grave, the team reexamines the circumstances of his disappearance. They soon discover that not only was Sonny retiring after his last race, but his personal life was going off the rails. Note: Tracie Thoms does not appear in this episode All songs in this episode are by Santana. Song featured in the intro: " Oye Como Va " by Santana. Song featured in the finale: " Samba Pa Ti " by Santana.

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