2 - Was it Love?
Summary
Host Josh Mankiewicz and producer Mary Knopf investigate the murder of Iranian student Galerae Bagherzade in Texas. Detectives analyze crime scene evidence and question her ex-boyfriend and current partner, but initial leads on political or romantic motives prove fruitless. With the case stalling, the family offers a massive reward, setting the stage for a second, connected murder in Houston.
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Sponsors: Baruch College and Jeep Grand Cherokee L
Introduction: Driving to Carmine, TX and the emotional toll of reporting
Crime Scene Analysis: Evidence, lack of robbery, and political theories
Investigation Stalls: Useless prints, DNA, and the myth of closure
Suspect 1: Interrogating ex-boyfriend Rabin and his gun post
Sponsors: A Bathhouse, Traverse City, and Genesis GV70
Suspect 2: Interview with current boyfriend Corey Beavers
Dead Ends: Carjackings, father's lawsuit, and drying leads
The $200,000 Reward: Press conference and lack of tips
Teaser: A second murder strikes close to Galeray
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