A&E’s Cold Case Files dusts off another intriguing unsolved mystery in “Viciously Murdered,” revisiting the tragic 1979 death of Susan Schwarz. Initially believed to be a random robbery turned deadly, Schwarz was discovered shot in her apartment, a case that went cold for over three decades. Now, Cold Case Files aims to shed light on how a new witness, emerging 32 years after the crime, finally provided the key to unlocking the truth.
It’s a familiar setup for true crime aficionados: a seemingly straightforward case complicated by the passage of time and scarcity of evidence. But the twist here isn’t just the sudden appearance of a new witness. This new testimony introduces a darker, more targeted motive, flipping the initial assumptions about a botched robbery on their head.
While Cold Case Files often leans on advancements in forensic technology – because, let’s face it, dusting for prints isn’t quite as dramatic as it used to be – “Viciously Murdered” underscores the surprising power of a simple human account. This late-breaking testimony doesn’t just offer a new angle; it seemingly blows the entire case wide open, painting a far more complicated picture of Susan Schwarz’s life and death.
Tune in to see how this new information, coupled with the persistence of investigators, finally brings Susan’s killer to justice.
Cold Case Files airs Fridays at 9/8c on A&E.
