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Apr 28, 2026Cold Case InvestigationsHomicideForensic Science

Decades of Deceit | Full Episode

A dedicated, unconventional detective cracks a 22-year-old cold case murder using a forgotten palm print and a Facebook page, bringing justice to a family haunted by loss.

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Mar 14, 2026False ConfessionsWrongful ConvictionsCold Case Investigations

Eventual Justice | 48 Hours Full Episodes

This episode reconstructs three cold cases, revealing how false confessions, overlooked evidence, and dedicated individuals ultimately brought justice, sometimes decades later, to victims of brutal crimes.

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