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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Jan 15, 2024 • 46min
Shootout 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.
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Jan 11, 2024 • 47min
Blaming the Babysitter
Thirteen-year-old Ashley Howes was a mother’s helper for Morningstar Garden, a family friend, over the Martin Luther King, Jr. holiday weekend in 2005. A change of plans put Ashley in sole charge of two children: five-year-old Madeline and 19-month-old Freya. While Morningstar and her boyfriend Gracian Cline were out, Ashley said she heard a thud from the room where Freya was sleeping. On finding Freya in a fetal position groaning, Ashley called 911, and an ambulance rushed the child to a hospital where, two hours later, she was pronounced dead. “48 Hours" correspondent Harold Dow reports. This classic "48 Hours" episode last aired on 9/9/2006. Watch all-new episodes of “48 Hours” on Saturdays, and stream on demand on Paramount+.
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Jan 9, 2024 • 28min
Post Mortem | The Suspicious Death of Megan Parra
A father’s determination successfully reopened the investigation into the death of his daughter, Megan Parra. What do Correspondent David Begnaud and Producer Judy Rybak think about the evidence that left viewers wondering, what really happened to Megan Parra?
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Jan 8, 2024 • 48min
The Suspicious Death of Megan Parra
When a mother of two is found dead in her home, her father obtains death scene photos that help solve the case. "48 Hours" contributor David Begnaud reports.
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Jan 4, 2024 • 47min
Everything to Lose
The podcast discusses the murder case of Dana Clair Edwards and the alleged suspect, Thomas Ford. It explores the challenges faced by prosecutors in gathering evidence and proving his guilt. The chapter also introduces the complicated past and relationships of Dana Claire, as well as teases the upcoming season of 'Dr. Death' called 'Bad Magic'.
Jan 2, 2024 • 10min
Post Mortem | Inside 48 Hours
Join 48 Hours correspondents and producers as they share their behind-the-scenes insights into what it’s like working on the show. Peek behind the curtain with Erin Moriarty, Natalie Morales, Jamie Yuccas, and some of your favorite 48 Hours producers as they share their experiences investigating the compelling crime and justice cases from this season.
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Dec 31, 2023 • 48min
The Search for Christie Wilson
She was last seen leaving a casino. Her killer was convicted without saying where he left her body. Could her mother and investigators team up to find her body 15 years later? "48 Hours" correspondent Erin Moriarty reports.
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Dec 28, 2023 • 49min
Krystal's Courage
10-year-old Krystal survived a brutal attack and helped catch her attacker. The podcast explores the harrowing ordeal, the identification of the suspect, the arrest, Crystal's role as a witness, and her hidden struggles during the trial. It also touches on childhood trauma, seeking justice, and the impact of covering the story.
Dec 26, 2023 • 47min
Vegas Heat
A burned corpse found in a charred car leads to an investigation into the lives of bodybuilding stars Craig Titus and Kelly Ryan. The disappearance of their assistant, Melissa James, and tensions between her and Kelly uncover a murder case. Challenges in proving the murder due to burns and building a case against Craig Titus emerge. Evidence at the crime scene suggests a motive of love, sex, and jealousy. Apologies, sentencing, and a memorial reflect the impact of losing Melissa.
Dec 24, 2023 • 48min
What Ever Happened to Mary Day?
A 13-year-old girl vanishes in 1981, and a woman claiming to be her appears years later. The podcast explores the perplexing case of Mary Day, potential clues, and a chilling confession. It also delves into the discovery of Mary after 22 years, the involvement of Captain, and the mystery surrounding her disappearance. The search team investigates her suspicious parents, and DNA test results confirm her identity, but doubts arise. The episode uncovers Mary's struggles with alcoholism, trauma, and relocation, concluding with interviews from Mary and investigators.
