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The Best Episodes of On the Case with Paula Zahn Season 16

Every episode of On the Case with Paula Zahn Season 16 ranked from best to worst. Discover the Best Episodes of On the Case with Paula Zahn Season 16!

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  1. #1 Fan Favorite
    On the Case with Paula Zahn Season 16 Episode 11 - Scattered Clues, Shattered Lives
    8.5/10(14 votes)

    S16:E11

    A wave of fear sweeps across Aurora, CO, after two similar crimes are committed just days apart, and police race to stop a hammer-wielding killer before he strikes again.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  2. On the Case with Paula Zahn Season 16 Episode 9 - In the Blink of an Eye
    8.4/10(15 votes)

    S16:E9

    A convenience store worker is abducted from behind the counter in the middle of the night, becoming the first of three women to disappear from their small town under shockingly similar circumstances.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  3. On the Case with Paula Zahn Season 16 Episode 10 - In the Shadows of Home
    8.3/10(16 votes)

    S16:E10

    The body of a teenager is found savagely murdered just steps from her home; when the investigation stalls, police are approached by a brave young woman who is willing to risk her own safety to get justice.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  4. On the Case with Paula Zahn Season 16 Episode 8 - A Predator in Deerfield
    8.2/10(16 votes)

    S16:E8

    When a young woman and her 6-month-old child disappear off the quiet streets of Deerfield Beach, FL, it is the beginning of a terrifying murder mystery.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  5. On the Case with Paula Zahn Season 16 Episode 15 - Last Night Before Murder
    8.1/10(15 votes)

    S16:E15

    A young mother inexplicably disappears in the middle of the night only to be found savagely murdered the next morning, prompting police to retrace the tumultuous events of her last night on Earth.

    Director:Unknown
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  6. On the Case with Paula Zahn Season 16 Episode 3 - Twisted Lies
    8.0/10(16 votes)

    S16:E3

    In Las Vegas, a few teens on their way to school come across an abandoned car with a 41-year-old mother of four handcuffed and murdered in the passenger seat. Investigators have a solid theory of the crime but no suspects until a records clerk in the insurance fraud unit blows the case wide open.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  7. On the Case with Paula Zahn Season 16 Episode 12 - As She Lay Dying
    8.0/10(13 votes)

    S16:E12

    A young mother is viciously stabbed in broad daylight, and her final words may provide police with the key to catching her killer.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  8. On the Case with Paula Zahn Season 16 Episode 14 - A Lifetime of Questions
    8.0/10(14 votes)

    S16:E14

    As a 4-year-old girl, Heidi Jones discovered her mother's lifeless body on the living room floor; now, as an adult, Jones guides police on a relentless quest to find her mother's killer.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  9. On the Case with Paula Zahn Season 16 Episode 2 - Stolen Dreams
    7.8/10(12 votes)

    S16:E2

    A young woman is found savagely murdered in her new home. Will the trail of clues police discovered lead them to her killer?

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  10. On the Case with Paula Zahn Season 16 Episode 4 - Deadly Hymn
    7.8/10(16 votes)

    S16:E4

    The murder of a beloved and talented church organist sends police on a disturbing search for answers.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  11. On the Case with Paula Zahn Season 16 Episode 6 - Stacy's Story
    7.7/10(14 votes)

    S16:E6

    A mother finds her teenage daughter savagely murdered inside their own home. A few drops of blood discovered decades later could be the key to solving the tragic mystery.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  12. On the Case with Paula Zahn Season 16 Episode 7 - A Murder in Coralville
    7.7/10(14 votes)

    S16:E7

    A young woman is found shot to death near a dirt road; police hope the bullet found at the scene will unmask her killer.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  13. On the Case with Paula Zahn Season 16 Episode 16 - A Daughter's Quest
    7.6/10(16 votes)

    S16:E16

    A young woman's search for her birth mother ultimately leads her on a quest for justice.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  14. On the Case with Paula Zahn Season 16 Episode 13 - River of Sorrow
    7.5/10(17 votes)

    S16:E13

    A beautiful young woman is savagely murdered while fishing along the Platte River.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  15. On the Case with Paula Zahn Season 16 Episode 5 - That's Him!
    7.4/10(16 votes)

    S16:E5

    A successful car salesman is killed in a hail of gunfire on his front porch. Investigators follow a trail of money that leads them to the mastermind behind the murder.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  16. On the Case with Paula Zahn Season 16 Episode 1 - A Nightmare in Idaho Falls
    7.3/10(18 votes)

    S16:E1

    A brutal double homicide shatters two Idaho families. The murders appear to ritualistic, but remarkable police work and insight from loved ones reveals the stunning truth.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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Season 16 Ratings Summary

"Scattered Clues, Shattered Lives" is the best rated episode of "On the Case with Paula Zahn" season 16. It scored 8.5/10 based on 14 votes. Directed by Unknown and written by Unknown, it aired on 2/25/2018. This episode is rated 0.1 points higher than the second-best, "In the Blink of an Eye".