A&E’s “After the First 48” returns this Thursday with a heart-wrenching case that underscores the devastating impact of violent crime. “In a Lonely Place” takes viewers to New Orleans, where detectives are investigating the death of a woman whose burned body was found in the trunk of her car.
The investigation takes a grim turn when it’s discovered that the victim made a frantic 911 call that tragically went unanswered. Driven by grief and a fierce determination to find justice, the victim’s mother takes matters into her own hands, working directly with prosecutors to ensure her daughter’s killer is brought to justice.
“In a Lonely Place” examines the crucial steps investigators take in the aftermath of a murder, as well as the emotional toll these cases take on the families left behind.
The episode airs this Thursday, March 13th at 8:00 PM ET/PT on A&E.