Cold Case

Daniela

Season 2, Episode 3, Aired 10/17/04

Episode Summary

Lilly and Valens reopen a presumed homicide from 1979 in which an unidentified victim's blood-drenched shoes, underwear and sheets were found in a trash bag, but no body. The investigation begins when a battered wife accuses her husband of murdering a girl in 1979 and brings in an amateur film from the time that supposedly shows him committing the crime.moreless

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Jeremy Ratchford

Det. Nick Vera
Thom Barry

Det. Will Jeffries
John Finn

Lt. John Stillman

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By meancoconut, Oct 28, 2010 Report Abuse

This episode and the true story that was revealed, this is exactly the reason why I love Cold Case so much. I've watched this episode over ten times - each time, ending in tears. The song "Goodbye Girl" (I think it's by David Gates not Bread but anyway) fit the story ending so well that I even downloaded it right after I saw the episode. The social background during the era of the case that leads to the case/crime is always depicted well, and how it leads to the tragedy, which is so heart-wrenching. The music is also so appropriate. If this show was ever released on DVD, I'd buy it, definitely. Meanwhile, I will continue to diligently record the broadcasts here in Japan. I really love this show.moreless

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This is a basic hoorah for this web site TV.com. All I was looking for was one of the songs in the show. I thank TV.com for having the songs listed on the episode. This is a great site. Thank you again for having exactly what I was looking for.moreless

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By jimmyfats, May 17, 2010 Report Abuse

I thank TV.com for not only listing the actors in the show but for also listing the songs that were aired in the show. It is hard pressed to find exactly what you are looking for sometimes but you guys nailed it for me!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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This episode is about two teens making a make believe snuff film and it turns into a tragic love story.

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By MissMeka2011, Sep 27, 2009 Report Abuse

This is my favorite episode out of the WHOLE series. It shows what can happen when you struggle to find yourself & when you do, people won't embrace you for who you are. I weep for the people in the world who have to deal with this.

Chris and Daniela were a match made in heaven. Its just two things wrong: she was born biologically male & Latin and Chris's dad is the biggest BIGOT ever. You can't help who you love. Like older Chris says, you only get one chance & after that, you never get it again, if you let it pass you by.

It's sad that in the land of the free, home of the brave, we, as people, can't accept others for who they really are. It always comes down to their own ignorance. At least Daniela can be free to be whomever she wants in heaven.moreless

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I think the word "sorrowful" says it all.

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By Badmotorfingers, Apr 22, 2008 Report Abuse

I hardly ever watch television. Sometimes, when I arrive home I just turn the TV on to listen to the news, but nothing else. A couple of days ago I spent the whole day home, watching the tv and I caught Cold Case episode "Daniela" on a german channel (RTL).
What should I say...? I was intrigued by the atmosphere, the music, the setting and the way how all these things related to the simple, but hearty and shocking storyline. The way how all these things made the story so sad and authentic blew me away.
Somehow...it hurts in the chest when I think about this episode...I dunno why...
Maybe I'm too sentimental...but I don't think I could live such an untroubled life as the guy did after the suicide of Daniela...moreless

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Two teens make an impromptu mock snuff film with a girl, & the camera boy becomes involved with her after coming back to apologize. She has a secret which he can accept, but his father can't. Bigotry leads to tragedy in this tearjerker of an episode.moreless

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By Ginnna, Feb 27, 2008 Report Abuse

I never watch this show, but I had nothing better to do this past evening at midnight, so I decided to "waste my time" watching an episode. I'm glad I did. Though there were a few OBVIOUS forensic hiccups, this episode was quite unpredictable and exceptionally poignant. I think the topic of gender identity was handled, for the most part, with respect. The bigotry against the transgendered was also handled in a realistic way, and the effects of such hatred was displayed quite vividly in the tragic ending. I have to admit, I cried. I really did. This was a touching episode which shows that love truly knows no bounds, and that discrimination can turn hope into hopelessness. An important lesson for everyone to learn.moreless

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Trivia
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- This episode marks the first time that a suspect "sees" the victim and dances with her. Edit
- Daniela was killed on May 12, 1979. Edit
- Goof: On the roof, Daniela hears the song Please Don't Go by KC & the Sunshine Band. However, high school proms happen in the spring (and she dies on May 12th). The song wasn't released until the fall of 1979, and wasn't a number one hit until January 1980. Edit
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- International Episode Titles: Czech Republic: Daniela (Daniela) Edit
- International Airdates: - Denmark: December 15, 2004 on TV3+ Edit
- This episode was initially scheduled for October 10th, 2004. When the episode 2-1: The Badlands was eventually used as the season opener, this episode was re-scheduled for a later date. Edit
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- Chris: New York's only a few hours away, so if you're not busy, maybe sometime, I mean only if you want to, we can... go see the Eiffel Tower or something. Edit
- Highlight below for a spoiler: Det. Valens: Mrs. Castille, you know this girl? Mrs. Castille: Girl? That's my son. That's Edwin. Edit
- Det. Rush: Hey, Jeffries. Looks like this job might have died on us. Det. Jeffries: That's not all that died. We just luminoled the scene. It's a bloodbath. Edit
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- Det. Jeffries: We just luminoled the scene. Luminol is a chemical that can be used to detect traces of blood invisible to the naked eye. The chemical reacts with hemoglobin and emits a blue glow that can be seen in dark surroundings or, if photographed, by using a long exposure time. Edit