Just days before Christmas, a festive spirit turned grim in a Georgia hotel lobby. Rodney Castin, the night manager, was fatally shot, leaving investigators scrambling for answers amidst the holiday hustle. A&E’s Cold Case Files revisits this chilling case, exploring the two-decade journey to justice.
The initial investigation spanned across Georgia, a frantic search for clues in a case that quickly went cold. Years passed, the trail seemingly lost to time, until a crucial break. An informant, whose identity remains protected, stepped forward with information that finally cracked the case wide open.
Cold Case Files meticulously reconstructs the investigation, highlighting the challenges faced by detectives in the initial aftermath and the eventual breakthrough that brought closure to Castin’s family. While the holiday season often evokes feelings of warmth and joy, this episode serves as a stark reminder of the darkness that can lurk beneath the surface.
Cold Case Files airs Friday, December 6, 2024, at 9:00 PM on A&E.
