A Raging Son | Full Episode
True CrimeDomestic ViolenceForensic Psychology

A Raging Son | Full Episode

An Ivy League lawyer's brutal murder of his girlfriend, a Weight Watchers executive, unravels a complex defense of childhood trauma and Intermittent Explosive Disorder, challenged by a chilling 'pocket dial' recording of the crime.

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Friends were told Mindi Kassotis died in a hospital, but her body was found in a swamp | 48 Hours
True CrimeMurder InvestigationGaslighting

Friends were told Mindi Kassotis died in a hospital, but her body was found in a swamp | 48 Hours

A decorated Navy JAG officer spun an elaborate web of lies, convincing his wife and their families they were targets of a government conspiracy, only to murder and dismember his wife, Mindy Kassotis, and attempt to cover it up with a fabricated death and a new identity.

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Critical Questions | 48 Hours Full Episodes
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Critical Questions | 48 Hours Full Episodes

This episode reconstructs three complex murder investigations, revealing how initial convictions can be overturned, how natural disasters complicate justice, and how international politics can shield alleged killers from prosecution.

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Who Killed Heidi Firkus? Fatal shooting captured on 911 call to report intruder | Full Episode
True CrimeMurder InvestigationFinancial Deception

Who Killed Heidi Firkus? Fatal shooting captured on 911 call to report intruder | Full Episode

A Minnesota woman's 911 call reporting an intruder ends with a gunshot, leading to an 11-year investigation that uncovers a web of financial lies and ultimately convicts her husband of murder.

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A man attacked his ex-wife in disguise before rescuing her to try to win her back, police say.
Domestic ViolenceGaslightingCoercive Control

A man attacked his ex-wife in disguise before rescuing her to try to win her back, police say.

A woman's ex-husband staged a violent home invasion and sexual assault against her, then 'rescued' her, all in an elaborate attempt to win her back after their divorce.

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The Blue River Murder | Full Episode
True CrimeMurder InvestigationDomestic Violence

The Blue River Murder | Full Episode

A mother of three vanishes during a blizzard in a small Colorado town, only to be found brutally murdered, leading investigators to uncover a web of secrets and a husband's dark past.

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Jocelyn Peters and the Notebook | Full Episode
True CrimeMurder InvestigationDigital Forensics

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.

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Michigan man Dale Warner found guilty of second-degree murder in death of wife Dee Warner
True CrimeNo-Body HomicideMissing Persons

Michigan man Dale Warner found guilty of second-degree murder in death of wife Dee Warner

After three years of a 'no-body' investigation, Dee Warner's family secured a murder conviction against her husband, Dale Warner, following the discovery of her body hidden in a fertilizer tank on their farm.

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The 30-Year Secret: The Tracey Harris Murder | Full Episode
True CrimeCold CaseMurder Investigation

The 30-Year Secret: The Tracey Harris Murder | Full Episode

A 30-year-old murder case, initially pointing to the victim's abusive ex-husband, takes a shocking turn when a witness reveals a long-held secret, exposing the real killer just hours before trial.

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Bad Premonitions | 48 Hours Full Episodes
True CrimeMurder InvestigationDomestic Violence

Bad Premonitions | 48 Hours Full Episodes

This episode reconstructs three harrowing true crime cases where victims' loved ones experienced chilling premonitions, revealing patterns of manipulation, betrayal, and the relentless pursuit of justice against perpetrators who often hide in plain sight.

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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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A daughter whose mother was murdered is convinced her father is innocent | 48 Hours
Cold Case InvestigationMurder TrialCircumstantial Evidence

A daughter whose mother was murdered is convinced her father is innocent | 48 Hours

A daughter fights to clear her father's name after he is convicted of murdering her mother 37 years ago, highlighting the complexities of cold case evidence and familial loyalty.

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Terrifying Stalker Stories | 48 Hours Full Episodes
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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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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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Kidnappings and Disappearances | 48 Hours Full Episodes
Kidnapping SurvivalCriminal InvestigationVictim Resilience

Kidnappings and Disappearances | 48 Hours Full Episodes

This episode compiles harrowing accounts of kidnapping survivors, detailing their resourcefulness under duress, the investigative breakthroughs that led to their captors, and the long-term psychological and transformational impacts of their ordeals.

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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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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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Terrified Witnesses | 48 Hours Full Episodes
True crimeKidnappingMurder

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 Gaslighting of Hannah Pettey | Full Episode
Domestic ViolenceLead PoisoningAttempted Murder

The Gaslighting of Hannah Pettey | Full Episode

Hannah Pettey's mysterious, debilitating illness was ultimately revealed to be deliberate lead poisoning by her chiropractor husband, Brian Mann, who sought to collect on multiple life insurance policies.

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The Setup Murder of Kristil Krug | Full Episode + Post Mortem
True CrimeDomestic ViolenceStalking

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.

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No Love Left | 48 Hours Full Episodes
True CrimeMurder InvestigationDomestic Violence

No Love Left | 48 Hours Full Episodes

This episode details three separate cases of women murdered by their partners, revealing patterns of manipulation, control, and financial motives that led to their tragic deaths.

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Detective hunts for answers when an Oklahoma woman goes missing and finds young mother was murdered
True CrimeDomestic ViolenceMurder Investigation

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.

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