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It marks the first appearance of Danny Pino as Detective Scotty Valens , Lilly Rush's long-term partner.

The story centers on the 1981 murder of (played by Summer Glau), a 16-year-old high school track star. The case is reopened in the present day when a petty criminal named Ricky Stockvis comes forward, claiming he saw someone else washing blood off a car on the night of the murder. This revelation casts doubt on the guilt of Paige's boyfriend, Al Clarkson , who has already served 22 years of a life sentence for the crime. Significant Series Milestones This episode is notable for several "firsts" in the series: Cold_Case_1x06

It is the first time the team reopens a closed case where someone was already convicted, ultimately leading to an exoneration. It marks the first appearance of Danny Pino

It introduces Josh Hopkins as ADA Jason Kite. Real-Life Inspiration This revelation casts doubt on the guilt of

As with most Cold Case episodes, the soundtrack features era-appropriate hits from the year of the crime (1981): "Cold Case" Love Conquers Al (TV Episode 2003) - IMDb