The 1951 murder of a marine who was reported AWOL on his last night of shore leave is reinvestigated. The new probe reveals that the victim was defending a fellow soldier on the night of his death.

The 1969 murder of a 12-year-old boy is reinvestigated when new evidence is discovered by the police officer who originally worked the case. The probe begins after a toy rocket with the victim's name on it is given to the now-retired cop who handled the investigation.