EPISODE

4. The House

The body of an inmate who tried to escape in 1968 from a now-closed state penitentiary is discovered when a sinkhole opens up, and Lilly must determine if he was murdered. The evidence suggests that the man was the victim of foul play and Lilly learns that he had escaped from the prison twice before.

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Complete story — includes the ending

The team reinvestigates the circumstances surrounding the 1968 murder of convict Hank Dempsey after human remains are found in a tunnel leading out of the state penitentiary where he served his sentence. All songs featured in this episode were performed by Johnny Cash. Song featured in the intro: " Folsom Prison Blues " by Johnny Cash. Song featured in the finale: " Flesh and Blood " by Johnny Cash.

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