Synopsis

The death of a key witness in a drug case throws Backstrom into a perplexing investigation. The witness had absconded from his court-ordered rehabilitation, and now he is dead. Backstrom must determine the circumstances of his escape and identify his killer. The S.C.U.'s inquiry reveals the victim was a musician, and his bandmates harbored a deep dislike for him. This detail leads them to suspect the perpetrator might be someone within the band itself. Simultaneously, Backstrom finds himself inc