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Beverly Hills 911 | Full Episode
A Beverly Hills widow's mysterious death, initially thought to be an accident or suicide, unravels into a complex murder investigation pointing to her own son, driven by financial motives and exposed by a trail of digital evidence.
Photos discovered on an old cell phone help solve the case of Jade Colvin's disappearance | 48 Hours
A dedicated team of investigators used a discarded cell phone and subtle clues to unravel the 8-year disappearance of 14-year-old Jade Colvin, leading to a murder conviction despite the absence of a body.
The Root Beer Float Murder | Full Episode + Post Mortem
A seemingly natural death of a husband is unmasked as a calculated poisoning plot by his wife and stepdaughter, revealed only after an unrelated burglary exposes a trail of incriminating text messages.
Jade Colvin is Missing | Full Episode
Eight years after 14-year-old Jade Colvin vanished from an Iowa farm, a cold case investigation, fueled by digital forensics and persistent detectives, unraveled a hidden truth and led to a murder conviction despite the absence of her body.
Jocelyn Peters was working on baby shower invitations at the time she was killed. Who is to blame?
A beloved pregnant teacher's murder is uncovered through bizarre clues, including potato fragments, a chewed notebook, and a meticulously planned 'murder-for-hire' plot orchestrated by her boyfriend.
One More Spin | "Blood is Thicker: The Farris Wheel" | "48 Hours" Podcast Episode 6
The murder trial of Melody Farris for her husband Gary's death exposed deep family rifts and conflicting evidence, culminating in a guilty verdict and Melody's shocking courtroom accusation that her son was the real killer.
The Root Beer Float Murder | Full Episode
A seemingly natural death, a grieving widow, and an unexpected burglary unravel a sinister plot of serial poisoning orchestrated by a mother and daughter for financial gain.
A teen went on a first date and never returned. An app and security video helped find her killer.
The disappearance and dismemberment of 19-year-old Shade Robinson after a first date was solved through a combination of digital breadcrumbs from a location-sharing app, extensive security camera footage, and meticulous detective work.
Jocelyn Peters and the Notebook | Full Episode
A pregnant teacher's murder, initially baffling, unravels into a calculated murder-for-hire plot orchestrated by her boyfriend, exposed through digital forensics and an accomplice's suspicious actions.
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.
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'.
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.
The Setup Murder of Kristil Krug | Full Episode + Post Mortem
A Colorado mother is found brutally murdered in her garage, leading investigators through a web of staged stalking and digital deception orchestrated by her husband to frame an ex-boyfriend.
Detective hunts for answers when an Oklahoma woman goes missing and finds young mother was murdered
When a devoted mother and teacher's aide vanishes from rural Oklahoma, a dedicated detective uncovers a web of lies, domestic abuse, and a calculated murder orchestrated by her estranged husband.
Everything to Lose | Full Episode
A bungled initial investigation and lost evidence threatened to derail justice for Dana Cla Edwards' murder, until prosecutors leveraged cell phone data to expose her ex-boyfriend's lies.
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