In 1982, Lee Rotatori, a vibrant 37-year-old, was found murdered in a Council Bluffs, Iowa, hotel room. A single stab wound to the heart suggested the chilling work of a professional. Decades passed, the case grew cold, but the pursuit of justice never wavered. “Cold Case Files” revisits this haunting story, unraveling the mystery in “Contracted to Kill.”
This Friday, viewers will witness the culmination of a forty-year investigation. The episode chronicles the frustrating dead ends and the eventual breakthroughs, thanks to advancements in forensic science and the unexpected reach of social media. It’s a story of dogged determination by investigators refusing to let a killer slip away, even after decades of elusive silence.
“Cold Case Files: Contracted to Kill” airs Friday, February 21, 2025, at 10:00 PM on A&E.
