Circumstantial Evidence
Discover key takeaways from 24 podcast episodes about this topic.
A Matching Towel, Missing Gun & Mother’s Testimony: The Case Of Halee Rathgeber
The murder of 20-year-old nursing student Halee Rathgeber, initially plagued by circumstantial evidence, was ultimately solved by an unexpected confession from the perpetrator's own mother during trial.
The Secret Life of Paige Birgfeld | Full Episode
A Colorado mother's disappearance unravels a hidden life as a high-priced escort, leading investigators through a complex web of suspects to a shocking conviction years later.
Love and Death in Alaska (Parts 1 & 2) | "48 Hours" Full Episodes
A complex love triangle in remote Alaska leads to murder, a 'letter from the grave,' and a decade-long cold case unraveling a manipulative woman and her entangled fiancés.
Killer Cases: Airman Murders Mennonite Woman In Twisted Fantasy
A young Mennonite woman's mysterious disappearance and murder leads investigators on a 250-mile journey, unraveling a killer's hidden grudge against her community, exposed through cell phone data and a crucial firearm match.
9 Most Chilling Claims in Military Marriage Murder Trial
A military marriage ends in tragedy, leading to a murder trial where the prosecution alleges a calculated cover-up and the defense claims a self-inflicted accident driven by fear.
Military Wife Stuffed in Drain Pipe by ‘Killer’ Husband: Police
A US Army soldier is accused of murdering his National Guard medic wife, Sariah Barney, and attempting to cover up the crime with a series of suspicious actions, including faking text messages, purchasing cleaning supplies, and dumping her body in a storm drain.
Violet Yacobi's death was ruled a homicide after her body was found in her Beverly Hills mansion
A Beverly Hills dentist's seemingly perfect life unravels as detectives link him to his mother's strangulation, driven by financial greed and a trail of digital evidence.
Prime Crime: Mom of 3 Vanishes Months After Surviving Kidnapping
A mother of three vanishes without a trace, leading investigators through a complex web of lies, infidelity, and a previously unreported kidnapping, ultimately exposing her fiancé as her murderer despite no body being found.
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.
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.
Prime Crime: Wisconsin Woman Vanishes After Leaving for Doctor's Appointment
A woman's badly decomposed body is found in a wooded area, leading investigators on a challenging quest to identify her and piece together a murder case with no direct witnesses or definitive cause of death.
Twisted New Clues in ‘Poison Mom’ Alleged Murder Plot
A North Carolina mother, Gudrun Linda Jean Casper Lininger Coogle, faces murder and attempted murder charges for allegedly poisoning family members with cyanide-producing chemicals at Thanksgiving dinner, while authorities revisit two other suspicious deaths linked to her.
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.
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.
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.
What the Neighbors Saw | Full Episode + Post Mortem
A human skull found by a dog in rural Wisconsin unravels a seven-year-old murder mystery, revealing a son's confession to killing his abusive father and the shocking complicity of his mother and neighbors.
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.
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.
Bride Of Charlie: Red Sparrow | Episode 8
Candace Owens exposes the alleged web of financial irregularities, questionable associations, and calculated deceptions surrounding Erica Kirk, suggesting a deeper, more sinister agenda behind her rise and relationship with Charlie Kirk.
Defending Your Life | Full Episode
A man convicted twice for his wife's brutal murder represents himself in a dramatic third trial spanning 17 years, attempting to pin the crime on a violent teenager.
Secret Killer Leads Cops Into Her $3,000,000 Murder Mansion
A missing man, a wife's shifting stories, and an elaborate cover-up unravel as investigators piece together a shocking homicide, hidden in plain sight.
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.
He Was Texting Other Women With Her Body In The Trunk: The Case Of Jessie Bardwell
Jessie Bardwell's murder case presented an unprecedented challenge for prosecutors, lacking a definitive crime scene, cause of death, or clear motive, yet her killer was convicted based on overwhelming circumstantial evidence and his own chilling admissions.