The Soldier's Wife | Full Episode
True CrimeManslaughter TrialGun Safety

The Soldier's Wife | Full Episode

A young soldier's claim of an accidental shooting of his wife is challenged by prosecutors who allege jealous rage, leading to a complex trial focused on intent and gun safety.

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The Man with Two Names | Full Episode
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The Man with Two Names | Full Episode

A charming man with a dark past, John Green (aka Ted Maher) is revealed as a serial deceiver, from a deadly Monte Carlo arson to a modern-day murder-for-hire plot against his wife.

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The Millionaire, the Model and the Hit Man | Full Episode
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The Millionaire, the Model and the Hit Man | Full Episode

A millionaire businessman, embroiled in a contentious divorce, attempts to hire a hitman to murder his ex-model wife, only to be foiled by the 'hitman' who turns informant.

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Justice Prevails | "48 Hours" Full Episodes
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Justice Prevails | "48 Hours" Full Episodes

This 48 Hours episode reconstructs three harrowing true crime cases, revealing the complex, often decades-long battles for justice, the challenges of circumstantial evidence, and the profound impact on victims' families.

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Beverly Hills 911 | Full Episode
True CrimeHomicide InvestigationForensic Science

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.

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The Love Bombing of Gloria Choi | Full Episode
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The Love Bombing of Gloria Choi | Full Episode

This episode details the brutal murder of Gloria Choi by her ex-boyfriend, Billy Rickman, and the controversial police response that failed to protect her despite multiple warnings and clear evidence of escalating danger.

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Mommy Dearest | Full Episode
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Mommy Dearest | Full Episode

A Palm Beach socialite, acquitted of her ex-husband's murder, faces trial again two decades later for shooting her own son with the same gun, as her son's testimony repeatedly shifts.

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Con Artists | 48 Hours Full Episodes
True CrimeDomestic ViolenceLife Insurance Fraud

Con Artists | 48 Hours Full Episodes

Uncover three chilling true crime cases where husbands become the prime suspects in the mysterious deaths of their wives, revealing patterns of deception, financial motives, and conflicting narratives that challenge initial claims of accident or suicide.

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Disturbing New Allegations Against D4vd | "Case by Case" | "48 Hours" Podcast
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Disturbing New Allegations Against D4vd | "Case by Case" | "48 Hours" Podcast

A detailed prosecution brief reveals shocking new allegations and evidence in the murder case against singer D4vd, David Anthony Burke, alongside an update on the Nick Reiner double murder case.

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The Killing of Theresa Fusco | Full Episode
True CrimeCold CasesWrongful Convictions

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.

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The Root Beer Float Murder | Full Episode + Post Mortem
True CrimePoisoningDigital Forensics

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.

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House of Secrets | Full Episode
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House of Secrets | Full Episode

An anesthesiologist's wife dies mysteriously from carbon monoxide poisoning, leading to a murder investigation fueled by family suspicion, cryptic journals, and a controversial theory of how the gas was delivered.

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Jocelyn Peters was working on baby shower invitations at the time she was killed. Who is to blame?
True CrimeDigital ForensicsMurder-for-Hire

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.

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Scary Attacks | 48 Hours Full Episodes
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Scary Attacks | 48 Hours Full Episodes

This episode reconstructs three harrowing true crime cases, revealing the chilling randomness of violence, the meticulous planning of serial killers, and the devastating impact on victims and communities.

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Deadly Hikes and Vacations | "48 Hours" Full Episodes
True CrimeDomestic ViolenceLife Insurance Fraud

Deadly Hikes and Vacations | "48 Hours" Full Episodes

This episode compiles four true crime investigations where partners are accused of killing their loved ones during outdoor activities or at home, often involving suspicious circumstances, inconsistent stories, and financial motives.

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One More Spin | "Blood is Thicker: The Farris Wheel" | "48 Hours" Podcast Episode 6
True CrimeLegal ProceedingsFamily Drama

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.

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Cold As Ice | Full Episode
True CrimeCold CasesEyewitness Testimony

Cold As Ice | Full Episode

A 55-year-old cold case of a child's murder in a small 1950s town leads to a controversial conviction based on circumstantial evidence and a deathbed confession, only for the accused to be exonerated years later.

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Murderous Elements | "48 Hours" Full Episodes
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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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The Root Beer Float Murder | Full Episode
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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.

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

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
True CrimeExonerationDomestic Violence

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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Denise and Aaron Quinn Get the Last Word | Full Episode
True CrimeKidnappingSexual Assault

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.

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