A&E’s “Cold Case Files: Dead West” returns this Friday with a chilling case set against the imposing backdrop of the Rocky Mountains. “Rocky Mountain Murder” examines the death of 43-year-old Carolyn Jansen, whose body was found in a duct-taped container, discarded like unwanted refuse. The remote location and the brutal nature of the crime immediately raise questions, and the investigation quickly hits a snag.
While detectives initially zero in on two potential suspects, the path to identifying the actual killer proves elusive. It’s a classic “Cold Case Files” scenario: a crime seemingly lost to time and a challenging landscape. But with the persistence of investigators and the application of forensic science, the pieces begin to fall into place, guided by a determined District Attorney.
“Cold Case Files: Dead West” focuses on cases where the vastness and remoteness of the American West hampered investigations, allowing perpetrators to seemingly vanish into the rugged terrain. But as the series consistently demonstrates, justice, even in the most desolate locations, has a way of eventually catching up. “Rocky Mountain Murder” airs Friday, March 7th at 10:00 PM ET/PT on A&E. More information about the program can be found on the A&E website.
