Death of a Dream | Full Episode
True CrimeMurder InvestigationNew York City

Death of a Dream | Full Episode

An aspiring Broadway dancer's dream turns into a brutal murder investigation, revealing a complex web of relationships and a shocking twist in the trial.

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Dangerous Beauty | Full Episode
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Dangerous Beauty | Full Episode

A former beauty queen's glamorous life unravels as she becomes entangled in a decade-long murder mystery involving her lover, a suspicious wife, and a cold-blooded killing on Whidby Island.

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The Sneak Attack on Katlyn Lyon | Full Episode + Post Mortem
True CrimeDomestic ViolenceStalking

The Sneak Attack on Katlyn Lyon | Full Episode + Post Mortem

A young mother's murder, initially mistaken for an overdose, unravels into a chilling case of domestic violence and stalking, ultimately solved by digital footprints and a determined family's social media campaign.

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Sade Robinson and The Secret Beach | Full Episode
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Sade Robinson and The Secret Beach | Full Episode

A young woman's first date turns into a horrific murder and dismemberment, with investigators piecing together her last hours through digital footprints and a killer's 'secret beach'.

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The yogurt shop murders DNA evidence that overturned the convictions of 4 men wrongfully accused
True CrimeWrongful ConvictionsDNA Evidence

The yogurt shop murders DNA evidence that overturned the convictions of 4 men wrongfully accused

Thirty years after the brutal 1991 'I Can't Believe It's Yogurt!' shop murders of four teenage girls in Austin, DNA evidence finally exonerated two men wrongfully convicted based on coerced confessions, leaving the true killers still at large.

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The Suspicious Death of Christian Andreacchio | Full Episode
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The Suspicious Death of Christian Andreacchio | Full Episode

A 21-year-old's death, initially ruled a suicide, becomes the center of a family's relentless fight for justice, uncovering a bungled investigation, conflicting evidence, and accusations of murder.

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Terrifying Stalker Stories | 48 Hours Full Episodes
StalkingMurderDomestic Violence

Terrifying Stalker Stories | 48 Hours Full Episodes

This episode explores three harrowing true crime narratives, revealing the devastating impact of stalking, from fatal obsessions and professional hazards to calculated revenge, highlighting critical failures in threat assessment and victim protection.

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The Girl from Wahoo | Full Episode
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The Girl from Wahoo | Full Episode

For 56 years, the brutal 1969 murder of 17-year-old Mary Kay Hesse haunted the small town of Wahoo, Nebraska, until a determined investigator and a community Facebook page finally led to an arrest, only to conclude with a controversial plea deal.

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Kidnap on Highway 1 | Full Episode
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Kidnap on Highway 1 | Full Episode

A family's routine drive home from a Baja vacation turns into a terrifying kidnapping ordeal by armed men impersonating police, highlighting the dangers of cross-border travel and the psychological toll of trauma.

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Detectives find key evidence after man said he shot his wife by accident | 48 Hours Full Episode
True CrimeCold Case InvestigationDomestic Violence

Detectives find key evidence after man said he shot his wife by accident | 48 Hours Full Episode

A husband's claim of an accidental shooting in 2013 unravels nearly a decade later after a cold case review uncovers critical, previously unexamined audio and forensic evidence, exposing a history of domestic violence and a calculated cover-up.

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The Rx Defense | Full Episode
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The Rx Defense | Full Episode

A teenager shoots two friends, killing one and severely injuring the other, leading to a murder trial where his defense attributes his actions to psychosis induced by a common acne medication.

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Portrait of a Killer | Full Episode
True CrimeJuvenile JusticePsychopathy

Portrait of a Killer | Full Episode

A 15-year-old hero who saved his father's life later became a vicious double murderer, revealing a chilling psychopathic desire for violence.

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Murders Defined | 48 Hours Full Episodes
True CrimeMurder InvestigationCold Cases

Murders Defined | 48 Hours Full Episodes

This episode reconstructs three distinct murder investigations, revealing how hidden motives, forensic breakthroughs, and dedicated family members ultimately brought justice in cases ranging from revenge killings by a disgruntled doctor to a beauty queen's overdose orchestrated by her physician boyfriend.

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The Sneak Attack on Katlyn Lyon | Full Episode
True CrimeStalkingDomestic Violence

The Sneak Attack on Katlyn Lyon | Full Episode

A mother's fight for justice after her 28-year-old daughter, Katlyn Lyon, was brutally murdered by a stalker ex-boyfriend, Trenton Frye, who launched a 'sneak attack' in her new apartment.

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Janet's Secret | Full Episode
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Janet's Secret | Full Episode

A 1979 cold case murder of 23-year-old Janet Walsh is finally solved decades later through advanced DNA forensics, leading to the conviction of a former lover despite conflicting evidence interpretations.

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Softball coach orchestrated the murder of ex-fiancé with the help of former player, prosecutor says
True CrimeMurder InvestigationCustody Dispute

Softball coach orchestrated the murder of ex-fiancé with the help of former player, prosecutor says

A Jay County man's murder reveals a shocking plot orchestrated by his ex-fiancée and two former softball players, driven by a custody dispute over their daughter.

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Final Moments | 48 Hours Full Episodes
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Final Moments | 48 Hours Full Episodes

This 48 Hours episode reconstructs three distinct cases of individuals dying under suspicious circumstances involving partners, drugs, and alleged cover-ups, each revealing complex relationships and the pursuit of justice.

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The Mother I Wish I Knew | Full Episode
True CrimeCold Case InvestigationMurder Trial

The Mother I Wish I Knew | Full Episode

After 37 years, a cold case murder of a young mother is solved, leading to the conviction of her estranged husband amidst conflicting forensic evidence and a shocking suicide.

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Murder on Red River | Full Episode
True CrimeUnsolved MurderCold Case

Murder on Red River | Full Episode

The 2002 murder of Jennifer Harris in rural Fannin County, Texas, remains unsolved after a flawed initial investigation, mishandled evidence, and conflicting theories surrounding her ex-husband and ex-boyfriend.

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Terrified Witnesses | 48 Hours Full Episodes
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Terrified Witnesses | 48 Hours Full Episodes

This episode compiles four harrowing true crime stories, exposing the complexities of investigation, manipulation, and the enduring impact on victims and their families as justice is sought, delayed, or overturned.

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Melissa Rocuba's Final Moments | Full Episode
True CrimeCold Case InvestigationDomestic Violence

Melissa Rocuba's Final Moments | Full Episode

A daughter's lingering doubts and a cold case review of overlooked surveillance footage expose a husband's fabricated accident as a calculated murder, years after his wife's death.

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The Ghost of David Coffin | Full Episode
True CrimeMurder InvestigationArson

The Ghost of David Coffin | Full Episode

A wealthy New England scion is found murdered in a torched home, leading to a decade-long pursuit of justice against a suspect with no physical evidence, driven by a father's relentless quest.

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Help Find Molly Bish's Killer | Full Episode + Post Mortem
Cold CaseMissing PersonsMurder Investigation

Help Find Molly Bish's Killer | Full Episode + Post Mortem

The 25-year-old cold case of Molly Bish, a 16-year-old lifeguard abducted in 2000, remains unsolved despite extensive investigations, the discovery of her remains, and the naming of a person of interest, driven by her sister's relentless advocacy and a new detective's fresh approach.

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Left Alone | 48 Hours Full Episodes
True crimeSurvivalDNA evidence

Left Alone | 48 Hours Full Episodes

This episode compiles three harrowing true crime narratives, detailing victims' fights for survival and their decades-long quests for justice against their attackers.

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