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The episode discusses the murder of Lisa Valdez and the subsequent investigation that led to the eventual conviction of her killer, Anthony.

Lisa Valdez was 36 years old when her life was senselessly taken. In a murder that perplexed investigators for over a decade. Lisa was found in her apartment in a gated community, but after all those detectives thought she knew were ruled out, the case went cold. It wouldn't be for years and the idea of using genealogy, the case would be solved. Anthony murdered Lisa, was sentenced to 16 years, and is likely back out of the streets as this time. Making everyone wonder, was justice really served. Sources: Cold Case Files. Season 2; Episode 2: Devil at the Door https://www.sfgate.com/news/bayarea/article/Murder-Conviction-Upheld-For-Man-Charged-13-Years-13187084.php https://www.casemine.com/judgement/us/5b8787218b09d309788e455f https://www.cbsnews.com/sanfrancisco/news/best-friend-gets-closure-with-conviction-of-cold-case-killer/ https://www.oxygen.com/in-ice-cold-blood/crime-news/lisa-valdez-cold-case-murder-san-francisco

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