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. Get ad free access to "48 Hours" podcasts by subscribing to 48 Hours+ on Apple Podcasts: https://apple.co/4aEgENo.
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Dec 31, 2024 • 28min
Post Mortem | Crossfire at the Shaughnessys'
A gunfight in the middle of the night left Texas jeweler Ted Shaughnessy dead in his home. His wife, Corey, was the sole survivor. Was it a random attack, a robbery gone wrong, or a murder conspiracy? CBS News Chief Correspondent Jim Axelrod and Producer Jenna Jackson discuss Corey’s emotional journey to realizing her own son had hired hitmen to kill her and her husband for money. This episode of "48 Hours Post Mortem" originally aired on January 16, 2024.
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Dec 30, 2024 • 46min
Crossfire at the Shaughnessys'
A gunfight in the dead of night. The targets fire back. Their son in the crosshairs of suspicion. "48 Hours" contributor Jim Axelrod reports. This episode of "48 Hours" originally aired on January 15, 2024.
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Dec 26, 2024 • 45min
The Preacher's Obsession
Felicia Tang was an actress and model in Hollywood, CA and her boyfriend, Brian Randone, was a former minister and one-time reality show contestant. After a night of sex and drugs, Randone called 9-1-1 claiming Felicia had overdosed. But after the medical examiner determined Felicia had been smothered, Randone was charged with murder and torture. What would a jury believe? “48 Hours" correspondent Maureen Maher reports. This classic "48 Hours" episode last aired on 8/2/2014. Watch all-new episodes of “48 Hours” on Saturdays, and stream on demand on Paramount+.
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Dec 25, 2024 • 46min
With God as a Witness
Richard Schlesinger, a seasoned correspondent for 48 Hours, delves into the chilling murder of Farah Fratta, found dead in her home amid a divorce from police officer Bob Fratta. The investigation reveals a tangled web of family dynamics, with Bob's seemingly solid alibi raising suspicions. The emotional fallout for their children unfolds as custody battles and grief take center stage. As the legal saga intensifies, shocking revelations about trial evidence and Bob's possible retrial highlight the complexities of justice and truth.
Dec 24, 2024 • 22min
Post Mortem | JonBenét Ramsey
48 Hours Correspondent Erin Moriarty and Producer Mary Murphy discuss the cold case of JonBenét Ramsey, who was murdered at home when she was just six years old. They discuss 48 Hours' decades long reporting, false leads on suspects, and a new interview with JonBenét's father, who believes genetic genealogy could identify the killer.
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Dec 23, 2024 • 45min
The Search for Jon Benet's Killer
Is there new hope to solve the murder of Jon Benet Ramsey? Her father says there’s a way. Erin Moriarty reports.
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Dec 19, 2024 • 45min
Marriage Secrets
In December of 2007, Jocelyn Earnest was found dead from a gunshot wound in her Virginia home. Beside her was a revolver and a suicide note. But investigators believed that the scene was staged and found fingerprints on the note that matched her estranged husband, Wesley Earnest. Amidst a divorce, it was the lake house they fought over: Jocelyn wanted it sold and Earnest didn’t want to let it go. Investigators charged Wesley for murder, and then fifteen months after the death, another bizarre twist: the lake house burned down while Wesley was out on bond awaiting trial. “48 Hours" correspondent Tracy Smith reports. This classic "48 Hours" episode last aired on 6/2/2012. Watch all-new episodes of “48 Hours” on Saturdays, and stream on demand on Paramount+.
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Dec 18, 2024 • 45min
A Tragic Journey
On December 20, 1980, teenage sweethearts Sabrina Gonsalves and John Riggins were supposed to attend a birthday party but never arrived. 36 hours later their bodies were found by police in a California ravine. The case went unsolved. Then in 2002, using advanced DNA technology, police were able to match samples stored in a FBI database to a convicted rapist. “48 Hours" correspondent Troy Roberts reports. This classic "48 Hours" episode last aired on 5/17/2014. Watch all-new episodes of “48 Hours” on Saturdays, and stream on demand on Paramount+.
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Dec 17, 2024 • 24min
Post Mortem | The “Batman” Intruder
Nikki Batiste, a CBS News correspondent known for her investigative work, and Mike Loftus, an associate producer, dive into the chilling case of Morgan Metzer, who was attacked by her estranged husband, Rod. They examine the manipulative tactics he employed, including gaslighting and a fictitious cancer diagnosis. The discussion reveals the complexities of their abusive relationship and the suspicious details surrounding Rod's 911 call. This intricate tale sheds light on emotional turmoil and the challenges faced by survivors of domestic violence.
Dec 16, 2024 • 45min
The "Batman" Intruder
Morgan Metzer, an interior designer and entrepreneur, recounts her terrifying home invasion by a masked intruder posing as Batman. She describes the chaotic moments of fear for her children's safety and the dramatic arrival of her ex-husband. Their tumultuous past, marred by trauma and domestic abuse, unfolds against the backdrop of the attack. The investigation reveals unsettling truths about her assailant and an intricately woven tale of deception and healing, exploring the complex dynamics of love and violence.
