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Cold Case Season 2 Episode 15

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AIRED: 3/6/05

When someone leaves drawings recreating an accident that killed a mentally disabled teen, it points the finger at the incident being murder.

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Get out your handkerchiefs 'cuz you will cry for this one!

8.8

By BabyKitten199, Sep 03, 2011

This one was probably the saddest 'Cold Case' episode I've ever seen. The victim was so innocent, he had the mind of a young child even as a teenager & I absolutely detest bullies of any kind so it was very upsetting to see the poor little guy get in trouble for something he didn't even do. When he had his eyes closed at the end, waiting for something good to happen only to be hit by the train 'cuz he trusted his caregiver, I was sobbing. It was a lose/lose situation for all involved.moreless
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Very sad, gets me mad

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By foggr, Oct 26, 2009

i found that this hit close to me. i know someone like this and it pains me to see how people treat the handicapped. i hope this opens the eyes of other people. i hope that the next time someone wants to be mean then they should think of how it would feel to be treated that way. i guess u can say, think before u speak. the plot was great. i have seen this kind of action in real life yet i was the one that was being made fun of. i hope bullies learn from this great episodemoreless
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Heartbreaking

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By moonlightenvy, Jun 27, 2009

This was one of the first episodes of Cold Case I saw, and it was what drew me into the series. You really feel for the characters in this episode. Colin is a mentally challenged boy with a stuffed animal, Mr. Wilson, who is his best friend. His father is a deadbeat and his mother, who has the patience of a saint, is dying of cancer. Colin is killed and the detectives try to figure out what happened.

Keep your tissues near when you watch the episode because you will cry at some point. It is hard not to in this amazing episode.moreless
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Startling, sad, and so ...useless. But it does remain in the memory, which is why I gave it a high rating. Points for a heart-tugging story, loss for the ending - it was just too much.moreless

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By Chindi57, Mar 31, 2008

I saw this episode when it first aired, and unlike many of them, this one stuck with me. The young boy, Colin, and his Mr. Rabbit tugged at my heart, as I have two children myself. When the ending occurred, I and my oldest daughter were in absolute shock - I cried buckets, and I never cry over movies/shows. It was so startling, so sad, and so ...useless. But it does remain in the memory, which is why I gave it a high rating. Points for a heart-tugging story, loss for the ending - it was just too much. I actually stopped watching the show for almost a year. I was scared. So many of them are sad, and full of loneliness, heartache, and loss.moreless
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hello this video is fantastic (wishng)

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By collinsuck, Dec 30, 2007

Oh i dont have posts abaut this episode own that this are sadly and fantastic lalala lalala laal lala la a a a a a a a a a a a a a a a a a a a a a a a a a a a a a a a a a a a a a a a a a a a a a a a a a a a a a a a a a qa a a a a a a a a a a a a a a a a a a a a a a a come where over the rainbow lalalmoreless
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Jeremy Ratchford	Det. Nick Vera
Thom Barry	Det. Will Jeffries
John Finn	Lt. John Stillman
Kathryn Morris	Det. Lilly Rush
Danny Pino	Scotty Valens

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Jackie Swanson	Sarah (1993)	Guest Star
Damien Midkiff	Colin (1993)	Guest Star
Charlie Bodin	Nathan (1993)	Guest Star
Nicki Lynn Aycox	Christina Rush	Recurring Role

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TRIVIA (4)
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- Goof: Scotty is surprised to learn from Nathan that Colin had gotten Mr. Wilson back from Leah. However, he should have already known that Mr. Wilson was at the crime scene.
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- Highlight below for a minor spoiler:
  We learn that the feud between Det. Rush and her sister Christina is because Christina slept with Rush's fiancé.
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- Colin Miller died on March 6, 1993.
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- Goof: Jurassic Park wasn't released until in the beginning of June 1993 but Colin died in March 1993. Unless it was a pre-screening, it couldn't have been the movie he was going to see the night he died.
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QUOTES (6)
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- Colin: (referring to his stuffed rabbit) Mr. Wilson! Thanks, mom. (referring to the movie they're going to see) I wish he could come! Is it rated "R"?
  Sarah: Honey, Mr. Wilson is a rabbit, so he ages in rabbit years. He's been around a good long time.
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- Nathan: With both of us gone, the world would have eaten him alive.
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- Colin: (about his Valentine's gift) Nathan, how is Leah gonna know that I love her if they're mush?
  Nathan: Make a wish. Fountains are the best place to make a wish about feelings. Everyone knows that.
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- Det. Rush: Who did Mac want Colin to stay away from?
  Josh: His girlfriend. Leah.
  Det. Rush: This have to do with the Valentine's?
  Josh: The music room. He jumped her.
  Det. Vera: What? Sexually?
  Josh: Colin was the nicest guy on Earth, but I guess he's still a guy.
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- Colin: Nathan. I wished, and you came.
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- Colin: I'm not supposed to open the fridge or the cupboards. I'm supposed to wait for mom.
  Leah: Where is she?
  Colin: Taking a bath. A long one.
  Leah: How long?
  Colin: She went in two days ago.
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- International Episode Titles:
  Czech Republic: Přání (Wish)
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- International Airdates:
  - Denmark: March 30, 2005 on TV3+
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- This episode was dedicated to the memory of Kelly Lindquist (1958-2005). She was responsible for costumes on the set and died unexpectedly at the end of January 2005.
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- Music Featured in This Episode:
  - These Are Days by 10,000 Maniacs
  - I'm Gonna Be (500 Miles) by The Proclaimers
  - Plush by Stone Temple Pilots
  - Trouble Me by 10,000 Maniacs
  - Angel by Michelle Cummings
  - Fear by Sarah McLachlan
  - Fade Into You by Mazzy Star
  - Somewhere Over the Rainbow / What a Wonderful World by Israel Kamakawiwo'ole
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