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5. The Runner

Lilly reopens a 1973 murder case, in which a 21-year-old rookie cop was shot three times in the chest, after a drug addict brings in an audio tape she found on which the fatal shooting is heard. Also on the tape are the victim's final words "Runner! Runner! Runner!"

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When a drug addict brings in an audio tape capturing the recording of a fatal shooting, the team reopens the 1973 murder of a young police officer, 21-year-old Joe Washington, who was killed after responding to a call at a drug-infested housing project. Rush soon discovers several inconsistencies with the statement and fears a dirty cop may have been involved. Song featured in the intro: " Midnight Train to Georgia ", by Gladys Knight & the Pips Song featured in the finale: " Lean on Me ", by Bill Withers.

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