The second episode of A&E’s Homicide Squad: New Orleans plunges viewers into the heart of two seemingly unrelated murder investigations that quickly intertwine. When Detective Walter Edmond responds to a shooting in Central City, he finds Cayla Kelley, a young woman, lifeless on the street. The initial questioning of a couple at the scene raises red flags, setting Edmond on a path towards a prime suspect: Earl Simmons, whose presence with Cayla is confirmed by surveillance footage.
Meanwhile, Detective Jameson Diesburg grapples with what appears to be a cold case involving the murder of Eddie Matthews. Just as Diesburg begins to lose hope, a critical ballistic match links the weapon used in both killings, breathing new life into his investigation and connecting it directly to Edmond’s.
The discovery of the ballistics match transforms two isolated cases into a complex puzzle. Now working together, Detectives Edmond and Diesburg race against the clock to apprehend Simmons, while also piecing together the connection between the two victims. The episode offers a raw glimpse into the pressures faced by the New Orleans Police Department, particularly the homicide detectives, many of whom are native New Orleanians dedicated to keeping their city safe. Homicide Squad: New Orleans continues to differentiate itself with its focus on the detectives themselves, their personal connections to the community, and their tireless work in solving these often heartbreaking cases.
Homicide Squad: New Orleans airs Thursdays at 10/9c on A&E.
