Cold Case Files: A 2-Year-Old's Memory Solves a Mother's Murder after 17 YEARS | A&E

A child's memory helps to solve their mother's murder after waiting 17 YEARS for answers, in this clip form Season 6, Episode 5.

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"Cold Case Files" chronicles the journeys of the detectives who reopen cold cases. The detectives uncover new twists and startling revelations using breakthroughs in forensic technology and the influence of social media to help crack the cases-bringing long-awaited closure to the victim's families and friends.

[sharonott]

That little boy was his Mom's hero. RIP Jane, your son has set you free.

[ca]

As a mother I tell you boys your mom is so proud of you! She must have been a great mom to have raised two wonderful sons.

[paulalyus]

This proves that tiny children do remember traumatic situations, it does affect them and it also shows that the love they have never dies even if the memories become cloudy.
Bless these brothers, they got justice eventually ❤️

[nunyabiznys]

whoever first investigated that case didn't value the mother's life - and that's a shame. They knew who killed him and did absolutely nothing. Proud of these sons- they helped bring justice to their mother. Amazing intelligence and perception for a 2 year old.

[Mo_Daze]

This just shows you “What’s done in the dark, always comes to the Light!”

[maltal]

Her picture is so gorgeous . Her poor soul, I’m crying for her and her sons .

[mjaingram]

I hope Josh and his brother Vol are in therapy. They’ve had a lot of trauma. They were robbed of their mother’s love. Life is so unfair.

[TXlover]

He didn’t rehearse, because he didn’t think he’d get caught. The 2 y/o remembered, and coupled with the evidence it was him.

[toasted_.coconut]

It's sad that the case was dropped for so long. Thanks to her sons she finally got justice. Hope she's resting in peace.

[HomesForSaleEnsenada]

Looks like the detective was having such a chill time working and solving the case. Can't believe they didn't solve it back then. Makes you wonder how many more cold cases are tucked away and forgotten that can be solved today.

[jayhad]

The man was so distraught that he left never to be seen again and literally forgot his own child... wow. What a disgusting human being

[marih]

The scary part is this man is wearing a wedding ring. So after murdering his baby's mama, he dropped his son off at the grandmother's and went on with his life. The new wife probably has no idea she's married to a murderer. She probably doesn't know he had a 2 yr old son either!

[Igor_ogi]

I hate it when the murderer plays the victim.

[sabeauty]

never underestimate babies awareness. You'd be shocked how early memories can start from. Watch what you do in front of your kids even if you think they don't know any better.

[randomsarcasm]

I hope that young boy has access to therapists. This is heart-breaking. Domestic violence is so prevalent.

[opalfishsparklequasar]

Thank God
the father stayed out of the boys'
lives:
🔹 THEY escaped his abuse
🔸 & it made it easier to go after him,
they were not conflicted.

[kat.b.]

2 years old?! Still remembers the violence his mother endured?! The words said, the location... he hatred his own father showed?! I'm glad he got justice for his mother! I pray therapy helps heal the wounds and scars on his heart

[darellgullion]

It's a shame that the little man saw his dad do that too his mom. But what's truly sad about the whole thing is that he seen his dad kill his mom so the day that this happened he not only lost his mom he also lost his dad. So I feel bad for him I hope that he's doing fine and that he was able to over come this.

[mamalillycat]

Shows you no remorse still a cold-blooded killer. Did I catch that he didn't know his own son? Piece of work! I am glad that his son got a little bit of justice for his mom. You're a great son and in her eyes and mine a hero. So terribly sorry for your loss. I can't imagine having to grow up without your mother and then also knowing that your father was responsible. May she finally rest in peace.

[briannachante]

I’m happy these cold cases are getting solved and the families are receiving Justice. I just hate that these murderers get to live 20-40years of a full life before hand. If the police would’ve took more time to really investigate back in the day these killers would’ve never had that luxury.