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DNA on a straw leads to a teen's suspected killer 40 years after she went missing | 48 Hours
Decades after two teenage girls vanished from Long Island in 1984, a cold case reignites with DNA technology, exposing a wrongful conviction and identifying a new suspect in one of the murders, leaving two other cases still unsolved.
Stunning development in Alex Murdaugh murder case | 48 Hours
Explore the shocking downfall of legal scion Alex Murdaugh, from a powerful South Carolina lawyer to a convicted murderer, as his web of financial crimes and lies unraveled during the investigation into the killings of his wife and son.
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.
Kimberly Langwell's Hidden Grave | Full Episode +Post Mortem
After 25 years, the cold case of Kimberly Langwell's disappearance was solved when her ex-boyfriend's friend confessed, leading investigators to her remains buried beneath the killer's own bedroom floor.
The Killing of Theresa Fusco | Full Episode
Decades after a teenage girl's brutal murder and the wrongful conviction of three men, advanced DNA technology finally unmasks the true killer, exposing systemic flaws and the enduring quest for justice.
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.
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.
Kimberly Langwell's Hidden Grave | Full Episode
After 25 years, the disappearance of Kim Langwell is solved when her ex-boyfriend's friend confesses, leading investigators to her hidden grave beneath a bedroom floor and a murder conviction.
Murderous Elements | "48 Hours" Full Episodes
This episode unravels three chilling true-crime cases, exposing familial betrayals, a 'clairvoyant' confession, and the decade-long hunt for the Gilgo Beach serial killer, revealing the dark secrets hidden beneath ordinary lives.
Denise and Aaron Quinn Get the Last Word | Full Episode
This episode details how a couple, publicly shamed and disbelieved by police after a harrowing kidnapping, fought for years to expose their attacker and ultimately uncovered a serial offender responsible for decades of unsolved crimes.
Double Lives | 48 Hours Full Episodes
This episode exposes three chilling narratives of individuals who led deceptive double lives, from faking death to orchestrating murder, revealing the profound and devastating impact on their unsuspecting families and communities.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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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