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Apr 11, 2026True CrimeMurder InvestigationFamilial Betrayal

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.

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Apr 8, 2026Gilgo Beach MurdersSerial KillersForensic Investigation

Rex Heuermann pleaded guilty to killing 7 women, admits to killing eighth | "48 Hours" Full Episode

After more than a decade, the Gilgo Beach murders case broke open with the arrest of architect Rex Heuermann, revealing his double life and the meticulous investigation that linked him to four victims through DNA, cell phone data, and a unique vehicle description.

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