What leads a family to suspect one of their own in the midst of mourning? This episode of "The Murder Book" takes you through the emotional whirlwind following Stan Cohen's shocking murder. From the moment the Miami Herald splashes Joyce Cohen's name across its front page, suspicion falls squarely on her shoulders, much to the dismay of her attorney, Alan Ross. Detectives John Speer and Sylvia Romans painstakingly gather evidence, examining a handgun found at the crime scene, only to find it wiped clean. Their quest for answers drives them back to the Cohen residence, as the tension between forensic investigation and personal grief intensifies.

Stan Cohen's family is left to pick up the pieces, and the strain rocks the very foundations of their relationships. Dr. Whetley's autopsy uncovers pivotal details about Stan's final moments, while CJ Levenstein takes on the grim task of cleaning the crime scene to spare his loved ones further pain. The friction between Joyce and her stepsons, Gary and Jerry, reaches a boiling point as they demand her cooperation with the police. The narrative captures the profound sorrow and suspicion enveloping the Cohen family, painting a portrait of a family on the brink.

The aftermath of Stan's funeral sees emotions running higher than ever. Rabbi Michael Elson, Gary, and the rest of the family grapple with the customs of mourning, while whispers continue to question Joyce's role in her husband's death. Len Levenstein's heartfelt eulogy stirs the mourners, and Joyce's son Sean spirals into troubling behavior. This episode brings you closer to the raw heartache and suspicions that fracture a once close-knit family, forever altered by a tragic and untimely loss.

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