Murder Investigations
Discover key takeaways from 24 podcast episodes about this topic.
Archived Investigations | "48 Hours" Full Episodes
This episode reconstructs three decades-old cold cases, revealing how perseverance, new technology, and unexpected confessions brought justice to victims and closure to families, often through intertwined and surprising circumstances.
KILLER LAWYER ALEX MURDAUGH: CASE REVERSED
Alex Murdaugh's double murder conviction is reportedly reversed, prompting a deep dive into the legal grounds for a new trial, his alleged narcissistic personality, and the damning evidence that initially led to his conviction.
D4VD CAUGHT ON VIDEO: BLAMES STENCH IN MANSION ON "BATHROOM" AFTER CELESTE MURDER
Nancy Grace and her guests dissect video evidence and forensic details in the murder case of Celeste Rivas, focusing on D4VD's alleged actions and explanations for a decomposing body's stench.
One suspect SMILED when he heard she was dead
A brutal murder in a quiet French suburb leads police down a path of misdirection before a tiny, frail, and seemingly impossible suspect is revealed through DNA evidence.
Man Murders Ex Girlfriend’s Entire Family In Deadly Ambush
A woman's ex-boyfriend, Joseph Castana, ambushed and murdered her entire family after she discovered his hidden belongings and called 911, revealing a horrific escalation of domestic violence and stalking.
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.
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.
Man Executes Girlfriend Over Fatherhood Fantasy
A 22-year-old mother, Jade Alvarez, was found executed in San Antonio, leading investigators to uncover a chilling motive: her boyfriend, Adam Bird, murdered her because she refused to carry his child.
Gruesome D4vd case: chain saws, body bag, burn cage, kiddie pool - did anyone else know the plan?
New court documents reveal the horrifying allegations against singer D4vd (David Burke) in the murder and dismemberment of 14-year-old Celeste Rivas Hernandez, detailing a calculated plot involving chainsaws, a body bag, and an inflatable pool.
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.
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.
Family Discovers Missing Dad's Head Inside Garbage Bag
A routine stolen vehicle stop unravels into a horrifying murder investigation when a family's missing patriarch is found buried in a shallow grave, leading to accusations and revelations within his own family.
STAR MUSICIAN D4VD WATCHES WHILE CELESTE, 13, BLEEDS IN KIDDIE POOL IN GARAGE
Star musician D4VD, aka David Anthony Burke, is accused of murdering 13-year-old Celeste Rivas, allegedly watching her bleed out in a kiddie pool he purchased online, then dismembering her body and attempting to hide the evidence.
Murdered USF Students, D4vd 40TB of Evidence & Influencer Dies After Proposal
Explore recent updates in harrowing true crime cases, including the dismemberment of a 14-year-old, the alleged murder of two USF students by their roommate, and the suspicious death of an influencer post-engagement.
Schizophrenic Man Allegedly Murders Two Friends With Swords
A man with a history of erratic behavior and mental illness is accused of brutally murdering two friends with swords, leading to a complex investigation and a plea of not guilty by reason of insanity.
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.
Cold Case Killer Cries After DNA Exposes His Murder
A 22-year-old cold case murder of Leslie Prier is finally solved through forensic genetic genealogy, revealing her daughter's ex-boyfriend, Eugene Glagor, as the killer, who had been hiding in plain sight.
Woman Shoots Her Leg to Cover Up Murder
A woman's elaborate staged home invasion and self-inflicted gunshot wound unravels a chilling tale of manipulation, deception, and murder, revealing she killed her boyfriend to cover up financial theft.
Terrifying Events | "48 Hours" Full Episodes
Explore three chilling true crime cases, including the Son of Sam murders, a suspicious scuba diving death, and a brutal bathtub murder, revealing the complex investigations and psychological depths of the accused.
How Police Captured Florida's Longest Active Serial Killer
Follow Detective Matt Pitcher's meticulous investigation as he uncovers clues, navigates false leads, and ultimately apprehends Steven Matthew Wolf, one of Florida's longest active serial killers, for the brutal murder of Michelle.
CCTV Shows Mom’s Final Moments's, Before Son’s Deadly Rampage
A son's deadly rampage at Home Depot, fueled by an STD diagnosis and perceived betrayal, unravels into a shocking revelation of his mother's complicity in the murder of his child's mother.
He gave his lawyer $10K to solve his own murder
A successful dentist, convinced he would be murdered, paid his lawyer $10,000 to investigate his death, only for his killer to be a trusted state trooper.
MUSIC STAR D4VD THROWN IN SEGREGATION, NEW JAIL, AFTER GRISLY MURDER OF CELESTE, 13
Music star D4VD, aka David Anthony Burke, faces murder and dismemberment charges for 13-year-old Celeste Rivas, with prosecutors alleging the motive was to protect his burgeoning music career from exposure of their sexual relationship.
MUSIC STAR D4VD SICK COVERUP IN MURDER, DISMEMBER CELESTE, 13?
Music star David Anthony Burke, known as D4VD, faces first-degree murder charges for the alleged killing and dismemberment of 14-year-old Celeste, purportedly to conceal their relationship and protect his career.