
This episode covers a 1984 murder case, a cousin's suspicious behavior, DNA evidence, and police surveillance tactics. Key discussions include the cousin's location, the collection of DNA, and the investigation process.
Sergeant Venosa reveals that a tip from November 1984 implicated a cousin who bragged about the murder. This cousin lived very close to the crime scene, raising suspicions.
The investigation focuses on this cousin, who had no prior DNA record. The police decide to monitor him closely.
Surveillance reveals his daily routine, including trips to a gas station and his job at a hotel. Eventually, Venosa retrieves a coffee cup from the trash to test for DNA.
After two days of testing, the results show that the cousin is not the murderer, leaving the investigation at a standstill.
A cousin's suspicious behavior leads to DNA testing, but he is cleared as a suspect in a 1984 murder case.

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