With Mia away lecturing, Chief assigns Sarah to lead a new murder investigation involving a young woman whose grieving mother demands justice. Despite protests, Sarah is forced to perform the autopsy immediately to avoid losing critical clues. The examination reveals a brutal neck wound inflicted by a heavy, sharp object and varying depths of facial injuries, suggesting intense hatred and someone familiar with the victim. Sarah faces pressure to prove herself as rumors swirl around her. As she grapples with the case, a key realization hints that the killer is close, leaving the investigation poised at a crucial turning point.