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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Oct 12, 2023 • 49min
What She Did For Love
This classic episode of “48 Hours" explores a report on 25-year-old Toni Dykstra of Los Angeles, who met and married Carlo Ventre, a successful 46-year-old Italian businessman, in 1994. After Toni gave birth to their child, Santina, the couple’s relationship soured. Despite a court custody order, Carlo fled to Italy with Santina in January 1998. Toni went to Italy where an Italian court ordered the baby returned to the U.S., but the day before she was to return home, Toni was found dead of head injuries in Carlo’s apartment. “48 Hours” correspondent Bill Lagattuta reports. This "48 Hours" episode last aired on 7/27/19. Watch all-new episodes of 48 Hours on Saturdays, and stream on demand on Paramount+.
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Oct 10, 2023 • 25min
Post Mortem | Who Wanted Nicki Lenway Dead?
What would you do if you saw someone shoot a stranger in broad daylight? Longtime correspondent Erin Moriarty and host Anne-Marie Green discuss the case of the crime scene investigator, Nicki Lenway, who found herself in the center of her own attempted murder plot. Erin and Anne-Marie talk about Colleen Larson, the young woman who pulled the trigger, and Tim Amacher, the taekwondo instructor in the middle of it all. Erin shares what it was like to see Nicki reunite with the woman she believes saved her life, and recounts Nicki and her new husband Donovan’s not so average “meet cute” on the scene of another crime.
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Oct 8, 2023 • 48min
Wanted Dead: Nicki Lenway
A crime scene investigator is gunned down in broad daylight. The harrowing scene is captured on surveillance video. Who pulled the trigger? "48 Hours" correspondent Erin Moriarty reports.
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Oct 5, 2023 • 48min
Kidnapped: Shawn Hornbeck's Incredible Story
This classic episode of "48 Hours" explores the report of 11-year-old Shawn Hornbeck who was kidnapped in October 2002 while riding his bicycle in Richwoods, Missouri. Over the course of the next four-and-a-half years, he was held captive and sexually abused by his abductor, Michael Devlin. In January 2007, Devlin abducted another youth, Ben Ownby. With the help of a witness to that abduction, the FBI was able to trace Devlin’s car and confront him. “48 Hours” correspondent Troy Roberts reports. This "48 Hours" episode last aired on 9/5/09. Watch all-new episodes of 48 Hours on Saturdays, and stream on demand on Paramount+.
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Oct 3, 2023 • 36min
Post Mortem | The Game Show and the Murder
Correspondent Erin Moriarty and producer Stephanie Slifer discuss covering the case of former “Family Feud” contestant Tim Bliefnick, who was sentenced to life in prison for the murder of his estranged wife, Becky Bliefnick. Hear never before told stories about how a fitness tracker helped investigators narrow in on their suspect and how the 48 Hours team got their exclusive interview with the convicted killer.
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Oct 1, 2023 • 49min
The Murder of Rebecca Bliefnick
When Becky Bliefnick was murdered, an answer her husband gave on "Family Feud" years earlier raised eyebrows."48 Hours" correspondent Erin Moriarty reports.
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Sep 28, 2023 • 47min
Ransom
This classic episode of “48 Hours" explores the mysterious 2008 disappearance of Robert Wiles, the son of millionaire business owner Tom Wiles. On April 3, Tom opened an e-mail from his son Robert containing a ransom demand signed, “Group X”, and asked for Tom to put $750,000 in Robert’s office if he ever wanted to see his son alive again. Tom involved the FBI with the ransom note and they set up a sting operation in Robert’s office to try to find out who the kidnappers were. “48 Hours” correspondent Peter Van Sant reports. This "48 Hours" episode last aired on 1/5/13. Watch all-new episodes of “48 Hours” on Saturdays, and stream on demand on Paramount+.
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Sep 26, 2023 • 30min
Post Mortem | Kassanndra's Secret
This week on Post Mortem we hear from correspondent Natalie Morales and producer Betsy Shuller who will take you inside their reporting on the disappearance of Kassanndra Cantrell. Hear about the technological evidence used to charge the suspected killer, “The Hat Man,” and go behind the scenes with the 48 Hours team as they discuss how investigators were able to find Kassanndra's remains.
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Sep 24, 2023 • 47min
Kassanndra's Secret
A young woman vanishes. Eerie surveillance video captures a man in a hat. Investigators learn the two are linked by a secret. “48 Hours” contributor Natalie Morales reports. This episode originally aired on April 8, 2023.
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Sep 21, 2023 • 48min
The Gilgo Beach Serial Killings
The bound bodies of four women are found along a desolate stretch of beach. Disturbing new details about the architect police say is a serial killer. "48 Hours" correspondent Erin Moriarty reports.
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