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The team re-opens the case of a woman who allegedly committed suicide in 1962 when the victim's granddaughter comes forth with evidence that the note found on the death scene -- then thought to be the suicide note -- was not written in the victim's handwriting. Add a recap »

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Writers:: Erica Shelton

Director:: Kevin Bray

Stars:: John Finn (Lt. John Stillman); Jeremy Ratchford (Nick Vera); Thom Barry (Will Jeffries); Danny Pino (Scotty Valens); Kathryn Morris (Lilly Rush); Tracie Thoms (Kat Miller (Episodes 3.13+; recurring previously))

Guest Star:: Ronny Cox (Daniel Patterson (2008)); Kaleigh Kennedy (Rachel Patterson (1962)); Frances Fisher (Rachel West (2008)); Lenne Klingaman (Annette Hicks (1962)); June Squibb (Annette Hicks (2008)); Brea Grant (Liza West); Tom Costello (Bruce Davies (1962)); Trisha Mann (Belle); Michael Ensign (Bruce Davies (2008)); Emily Rose (Nancy Patterson); Keith Coulouris (Daniel Patterson (1962)); John Sloman (Hal (1962)); Kevin Linehan (Jimmy); Cate Cohen (Edna Hitchford (1962)); Jane A. Johnston (Edna Hitchford (2008))

According to the script, Nancy Patterson died in October 1962. The date of her death is not indicated in the episode, although we can tell it took place after the events of the opening teaser (September 16, 1962). edit »

International Airdates:
- Denmark: May 21, 2008 on TV3+
- Sweden: July 26, 2008 on Kanal 5
- Czech Republic: September 3, 2008 on TV Nova edit »
Music Featured in This Episode:
- Crazy by Patsy Cline from Showcase with the Jordanaires (1961)
- Devil or Angel by Bobby Vee (single released in 1960)
- You Belong to Me by The Duprees from You Belong to Me (1962)
- All Alone Am I by Brenda Lee from All Alone Am I (1963)
- End of the World by Brenda Lee from Let Me Sing (1963) edit »
In an early version of the script, the Pattersons were called Hudsons and Nancy's husband was named Raymond instead of Daniel. edit »

Belle: I help out with the cooking and cleaning here.
Det. Jeffries: Something tells me you haven't always been cooking.
Belle: Spent some of my best years dancing.
Det. Vera: I'll bet.
Belle: Still know how to put a smile on a man's face. (a beat) I'm talking about my cooking, of course. edit »
Vera: I thought poetry was supposed to rhyme. edit »

Scotty: What's with the Cyndi Lauper?

Cyndi Lauper is a rock musician that made it big in the 1980s. Aside from her music, she was known for dressing eccentrically, frequently donning crazy hair colors or styles and bold clothes. Her style, which was classified as "hybrid punk" is emulated by the victim's granddaughter, prompting Scotty to make the comment. edit »

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SlytherinKay
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Slipping
The Bottom Line: "Fine example"
A near 10! ...Continue »
05/06/08 09:54am | report abuse
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meathead704
member since: Jun 15, 2005
Slipping
The Bottom Line: "Fine example"
A teenage girl visits the police station and asks Lilly to investigate the 1962 death of her grandmother. Since she was found hanging in the attic of her home, her death was ruled a suicide. However the girl claims to have evidence to the contrary. ...Continue »
04/29/08 05:38am | report abuse
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saleblanc
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Slipping
The Bottom Line: "Fine example"
Excellent Script. ...Continue »
04/28/08 09:27pm | report abuse