
This episode covers the disappearance of Aaron Corwin, the investigation into Chris Lee, and the search efforts in the Mojave Desert. Key discussions include Chris's interrogation, his affair with Aaron, and the discovery of her body.
Chris Lee was days away from being honorably discharged from the military when Aaron Corwin went missing. He had been living at White Rock horse rescue with his family, where he sought help from owner Isabelle Megley. The police began to suspect Chris due to his affair with Aaron and circumstantial evidence.
During the investigation, NCIS agent Sha Nash revealed that a text message from Aaron to a friend hinted at a trip with Chris before her disappearance. Chris's interrogation revealed inconsistencies in his story and his memory issues, which he attributed to PTSD.
As search teams scoured the desert, they encountered numerous challenges, including extreme heat and dangerous conditions in abandoned mine shafts. Doug Billings, a cave expert, played a key role in guiding the search efforts.
Ultimately, Aaron's body was discovered in a mine shaft, leading to further investigation into Chris Lee's involvement. The episode concludes with the beginning of a manhunt for Chris following the discovery of evidence linking him to Aaron's death.
Chris Lee's affair with Aaron Corwin leads to her disappearance and eventual discovery of her body in a mine shaft.

This episode stands out for the following:
I didn't actually ever see her on Saturday.The Perfect Mine | "48 Hours: NCIS" | "48 Hours" Podcast (Episode 4)
It's only a matter of was it planned?The Perfect Mine | "48 Hours: NCIS" | "48 Hours" Podcast (Episode 4)
He said, no one will ever find it.The Perfect Mine | "48 Hours: NCIS" | "48 Hours" Podcast (Episode 4)
That's a felony, we will get him right away.The Perfect Mine | "48 Hours: NCIS" | "48 Hours" Podcast (Episode 4)
You can't forget that this person has a family.The Perfect Mine | "48 Hours: NCIS" | "48 Hours" Podcast (Episode 4)
Could this finally be it?The Perfect Mine | "48 Hours: NCIS" | "48 Hours" Podcast (Episode 4)