In ‘Tracker’ Season 2 Episode 18, viewers are thrust into a riveting mystery where Colter Shaw, the relentless tracker, must unravel a complex case involving the disappearance of a beauty queen. As always, Shaw’s keen skills and methodical approach to solving mysteries come to the forefront, leading to a series of unexpected twists and turns. This episode promises to be a standout in the season, offering a compelling blend of suspense, drama, and emotional depth. But what makes this particular episode so captivating? Let’s dive into the details of Colter Shaw’s search for a beauty queen and uncover the secrets behind the mystery.
This week’s missing person is Riley Adams (Annalisa Cochrane), a former pageant princess from Willow Creek, Michigan, who got into a minor car wreck after working at a garden center and never came home. After a quick call from Velma (Abby McEnany), Colter arrives at Riley’s mom’s house to find her and collect the $15,000 reward. He learns that Riley recently moved back to Michigan after living in New York and giving a modeling career a shot. She hasn’t really told her family why she returned, and while her mom can tell something is up, she has been trying not to pry.
Riley’s mom, Susanna (Reagan Pasternak), is really freaked out by her daughter’s disappearance. Colter deals with stressed-out family members all the time, but Susanna’s visceral fear shakes him a little bit. She’s already assuming the worst and is not hopeful that her daughter will be found alive at all. Her assumption is not surprising, given the number of true-crime documentaries we’re fed about missing pretty girls, and infamous murders like JonBenet Ramsey. Little does she know how complicated the situation is about to get.
Colter gets help from the county sheriff, Katy (Mercedes De la Zerda), who knew Riley at school. Contrary to what Susanna told Colter about how Willow Creek lost funding for a police force during the pandemic and now relies on the county’s limited resources, Sheriff Katy is more than willing to help. When she makes a comment about becoming a cop like her father, but not joining the Navy because she’s scared of the water, he opens up to her about his fear of chickens. He loves to share personal information with strangers. After giving the area where Riley likely vanished the quickest glance, Colter finds a piece of a broken headlight on the side of the road. That, combined with skid marks on the road, is all Katy needs to get an official search started. Sometimes you just need a second set of eyes!
Colter talks to Riley’s coworker Cheryl (Summer Lynn Gillespie) first, who has a fun floral manicure and says she has been best friends with Riley since second grade. She takes Colter to Riley’s locker, where he finds a romantic poem from an unrequited crush and/or stalker inside a notebook. Cheryl comments on how pretty Riley is and how predatory men are around her. She alludes to Riley having fans. She then tells Colter that Riley was fighting with another coworker named Todd (Chris Pereira). But then, when Colter talks to Todd, he describes another dude who came to the shop and was, he thought, bothering her. Everyone has an opinion about who should be talking to Riley! He also doesn’t seem surprised that Cheryl tried to pin this on him. Such small-town behavior.
Colter Shaw’s search for the missing beauty queen in ‘Tracker’ Season 2 Episode 18 is a captivating journey that combines mystery, emotional depth, and stunning revelations. Shaw’s determination, along with his ability to read people and uncover hidden truths, makes this episode a standout in the series. With its unexpected twists and poignant moments, this episode is a must-watch for fans of the show and anyone who loves a gripping mystery. As Shaw delves deeper into the case, viewers are reminded of the importance of persistence, emotional intelligence, and the complexity of human nature. The beauty queen’s disappearance is more than just a crime to solve—it’s a story of deception, betrayal, and the cost of seeking the truth.
