The Cold Case team investigates the death by drowning of a young boy who disappeared from an outlet mall in the 1990's. They uncover a bizarre, elaborate kidnapping plot in the process.
Lt. Stillman's priest informs him of a long ago confession where a man confessed being involved in the 1998 kidnapping of a 9-year old boy. The case is reopened with this new lead, and it turns out the truth is closer to home.