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Season 5, Episode 10


Episode Date: August 10, 2009

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Guest Stars: Sosie Bacon (Charlie Johnson); Annie Corley (Sara Dobson); Tim de Zarn (Mr. Dobson); Scottie Thompson (Tara Latimer); Drew Rausch (Peter Wallace); Jeffrey Markle (Mr. Gaviotta); Jason Stuart (Greg Lewis);

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Episode Synopsis


A large box with a body stuffed inside leads Brenda in search of suspects, and she winds up with several: a scripture-thumping stepfather, a disgruntled ex-girfriend, a buddy who was constantly being hit up for money and a landlord who simply hated the victim’s guts. Gabriel is studying for the detective exam, so Brenda uses the case as a teaching tool. Meanwhile, Brenda’s niece, Charlie (Sosie Bacon), pulls a stunt so severe, she and Fritz are ready to put her on a plane home immediately.


EPISODE CASE FILE
Location of murder: Cooler delivered to Brenda's office
Victim name(s):
What we know about the victim(s): He was a gambler. Borrowed money, used people and gambled it all away.
Cause of death: 2 gun shot wounds to the back of the head
Evidence: Cooler, lottery tickets, letters to Mrs. Dobson, newspaper and receipt dated May 21, 2006
Suspect(s):
Stepfather (Mr. Dobson), former landlord, ex. girlfriend (Tara Latimer) and friend (Peter Wallace)
Investigation complications: All suspects had a motive; the dated letters 5 months prior to finding the victim's body
Killer: Peter Wallace
Motive: The victim had won $15 million in the lottery. Peter Wallace killed him to claim the winnings and change his life. Wallace felt the money was owed to him after the victim had borrowed over $10,000 from him.
Brenda's closer tactic: Mailing 4 coolers to each suspect with hidden cameras and GPS. They knew whoever didn't open it and ran, would be the killer.
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BRENDA'S PERSONAL LIFE
Personal conflict(s):

Family conflict(s): Fritz wants to send Charlie packing after the brownie incident. Brenda convinces him to give her a little more time with Charlie.

Developments with Fritz:

Work hassles: Brenda is still slightly hungover from the brownies, and forgets information about the case, and what her note meant.(But Gabriel steps in)

Sugar junkie moment: She sniffs her way into Charlie's bedroom (guest room) and eats three brownies that contain a special and very dangerous substance





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Best Episode Moments

  • When Brenda discovered Charlie's stash of brownies. She walked into the kitchen, high, and Charlie thought she was in trouble only to have Brenda tell her they were the best brownies she'd ever had.
  • The final episode when Brenda told Charlie to go to her room and acted like a protective mother when talking to Fritz about keeping Charlie and why.





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