48 Hours
CBS News
“48 Hours” uncovers the narrative behind crime and justice cases that have left a lasting mark on society. Award-winning CBS News correspondents thoughtfully examine the complexities of each crime by transporting you to the heart of the investigation through key evidence and gripping interviews with critical figures from the case. The unmatched reporting has made a tangible difference in countless lives, leading to the exoneration of wrongly convicted individuals and the reopening — and resolution — of previously closed cold cases.
Listen to a new “48 Hours” episode every Monday and then go deeper into the case on Tuesdays with the immersive “Post Mortem” series — producers and correspondents join host Anne-Marie Green to discuss key evidence, dead ends, mishaps, and stranger-than-fiction twists they faced in the field. Also available on the 48 Hours YouTube channel. Plus, every Thursday, we’ll revisit a classic “48 Hours” episode.
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Listen to a new “48 Hours” episode every Monday and then go deeper into the case on Tuesdays with the immersive “Post Mortem” series — producers and correspondents join host Anne-Marie Green to discuss key evidence, dead ends, mishaps, and stranger-than-fiction twists they faced in the field. Also available on the 48 Hours YouTube channel. Plus, every Thursday, we’ll revisit a classic “48 Hours” episode.
Get ad-free access to "48 Hours" podcasts by subscribing to 48 Hours+ on Apple Podcasts: https://apple.co/4aEgENo.
Episodes
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Sep 17, 2025 • 45min
A Deadly Attraction
In June 2009, Joanne Witt was stabbed to death while sleeping in her California home. Prior to her death, Joanne had confronted her 14-year-old daughter about her 19-year-old boyfriend. Authorities believed that the teenage couple plotted to kill Joanne because she tried to end their relationship. “48 Hours" Correspondent Richard Schlesinger reports. This classic "48 Hours" episode last aired on 6/8/2013. Watch all-new episodes of “48 Hours” on Saturdays, and stream on demand on Paramount+. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Sep 16, 2025 • 31min
Post Mortem | Jade Janks and the Secret Nude Photos
CBS News Correspondent Tracy Smith and 48 Hours Producer Sarah Prior discuss the death of Tom Merriman and if Jade Janks, his stepdaughter, killed him after finding hundreds of nude photos of herself on Tom's computer. This episode last aired on 10/17/2023.
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Sep 15, 2025 • 46min
Jade Janks and the Secret Nude Photos
A woman discovers explicit photos of herself on her stepfather’s computer. Soon after, he’s found dead. Jade is a likely suspect, but did she do it? "48 Hours" contributor Tracy Smith reports. This episode last aired on 10/15/2023.
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Sep 11, 2025 • 46min
A City on the Edge
In the aftermath of Hurricane Katrina, New Orleans was left with a severely challenged justice system struggling to cope with the highest murder rate in the nation. This report focusses on the January 2007 murder of filmmaker Helen Hill and the December 2006 murder of musician Dinerral Shavers. “48 Hours" Correspondent Erin Moriarty reports. This classic "48 Hours" episode last aired on 8/14/2008. Watch all-new episodes of “48 Hours” on Saturdays, and stream on demand on Paramount+. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Sep 10, 2025 • 45min
Manipulated to Murder?
There is no dispute that Jake Nolan tried to commit murder, he admits it. But Nolan was mentally ill. And he claimed he was manipulated by a psychiatrist. After the attack, Jake Nolan sent her a bizarre bloody picture. “48 Hours" Correspondent Peter Van Sant reports. This classic "48 Hours" episode last aired on 8/30/2014. Watch all-new episodes of “48 Hours” on Saturdays, and stream on demand on Paramount+.
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Sep 9, 2025 • 36min
Post Mortem | The Game Show and the Killer
48 Hours correspondent Erin Moriarty and producer Stephanie Slifer discuss their exclusive interview with the former “Family Feud” contestant, Tim Bliefnick, who was sentenced to life in prison for the murder of his estranged wife, Becky Bliefnick. This episode last aired on 10/3/2023. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Sep 8, 2025 • 45min
The Game Show and the Killer
When Becky Bliefnick was murdered, an answer her husband gave on "Family Feud" years earlier raised eyebrows. "48 Hours" correspondent Erin Moriarty reports. This episode last aired on 10/1/2023. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Sep 6, 2025 • 31min
A Quiet Life Shattered
When Claudia Maupin moved to Davis, California, she's determined to find the man of her dreams. Sure enough, she falls in love with and marries Chip Northup, and together they merge their families. Life seemed happy and safe, full of love. So when the couple does not show up at church one morning, their family is worried. But they never expect that Chip and Claudia had been the victims of a double homicide inside their home.
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Sep 4, 2025 • 46min
Murder, Fire, and Doubt
The tragic death of Sandy Maloney ignites a gripping investigation filled with turmoil. Her husband, John Maloney, a police officer, faces accusations of murder intertwined with addiction and abuse. A hidden videotape raises questions about justice and manipulations in the legal system. Amidst the family's heartache, theories of suicide versus murder emerge, creating a complex narrative. Loyalties are tested as supporters rally behind John's claimed innocence, navigating a landscape marred by legal corruption and the quest for truth.
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Sep 3, 2025 • 46min
Dead on the Boardwalk
In a gripping account, Justin Barber, once a husband in mourning, recounts the tragic night he claims he and his wife, April, were attacked on the beach. He survived, but she did not, leading to his arrest amidst swirling doubts. The conversation covers their tumultuous relationship, the investigation's eerie inconsistencies, and the emotional fallout of a prolonged murder trial that shattered both families. With themes of love, guilt, and betrayal at the forefront, Justin's unsettling journey leaves listeners questioning the true nature of the tragedy.
