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Sherry eventually left James for a wealthy doctor, while James remained trapped by his guilt and his lingering obsession with her for over a decade. The Resolution

Lilly Rush eventually tracks down the caller, who is revealed to be the older James Hogan. Even after 14 years, he is still willing to take the fall to protect Sherry. However, the detectives uncover that Sherry had been forging Krystal’s checks for years after the murder. While James faces the consequences for his part in the cover-up, the truth about Sherry’s role finally comes to light. "Cold Case" Sherry Darlin' (TV Episode 2003) - IMDb Cold_Case_1x09

While James hesitated to follow through with the murder, Sherry took matters into her own hands and killed Krystal herself. Together, they buried her in the basement to hide the evidence. Sherry eventually left James for a wealthy doctor,