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48 Hours

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“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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Sean "Diddy" Combs: The Verdict

A jury convicted Sean “Diddy” Combs on prostitution-related counts, but acquitted him of the more severe charges of racketeering conspiracy and sex trafficking on Wednesday, following a 7-week trial. CBS News examines the high-profile federal trial in New York, the explosive testimonies, and what led to Comb’s arrest and federal charges in the one-hour special, "Sean 'Diddy' Combs: The Verdict," hosted by Jericka Duncan. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://...

Jul 04, 202549 min

Bryan Kohberger Pleads Guilty

After a surprise plea deal agreement, Bryan Kohberger appeared in court on Tuesday and admitted to killing four University of Idaho students: Madison Mogen, Kaylee Goncalves, Xana Kernodle and Ethan Chapin. 48 Hours correspondent Peter Van Sant and CBS News legal analyst Mary Fulginiti explain the significance of this latest court hearing and how it has affected the families of the victims. While some support the deal, others feel justice hasn't been served. As for motive, this remains a mystery...

Jul 03, 202525 minEp. 1

Puppet Master

On July 5, 2003, Sandra Rozzo was gunned down inside her car in Florida. Suspicion immediately focused on her ex-boyfriend, Tracey Humphrey, and before her death Sandra had filed charges of rape and assault against him. But Tracey had an air-tight alibi. So if he did not pull the trigger, who did? “48 Hours" Correspondent Maureen Maher reports. This classic "48 Hours" episode last aired on 7/26/2008. Watch all-new episodes of “48 Hours” on Saturdays, and stream on demand on Paramount+. To learn ...

Jul 03, 202549 minEp. 880

Missing in the Heartland

On May 20, 2005, Mike Golub left work to pick up his son and was never seen again. His family immediately suspected Shannon Albers, Mike's ex-girlfriend and mother of their son, and her new husband, Chad Floyd. But the absence of a body and the defense's introduction of alternative theories resulted in two hung juries. “48 Hours" Correspondent Susan Spencer reports. This classic "48 Hours" episode last aired on 8/14/2010. Watch all-new episodes of “48 Hours” on Saturdays, and stream on demand on...

Jul 02, 202549 minEp. 878

It Could Have Been Me: Anne Croney

Anne Croney said she is the "one that got away" when she survived an attempted attack by Patrick Nicholas back in 1983. Years later, she learned that Nicholas was charged with the murder of 16-year-old Sarah Yarborough. 48 Hours correspondent Natalie Morales spoke with Anne about how she made her escape from her attacker and what happened when she came face-to-face with him again in court for his murder trial. You’ll also hear behind-the-scenes details about the interview from 48 Hours producer ...

Jul 01, 202530 minEp. 877

Finding Sarah Yarborough’s Killer

A high school student on her way to drill team practice is found murdered on campus. What it took to close the case after 30 years. Natalie Morales reports. After you listen to this episode, don’t miss the "It Could've Been Me" companion episode in the 48 Hours podcast feed. Natalie Morales sits down with survivors to revisit the crime that nearly took their lives. Through in-depth interviews and the trusted reporting of 48 Hours, the series offers a thoughtful look at these extraordinary cases—...

Jun 30, 202549 minEp. 876

A Trust Betrayed

In 2003, wealthy widow Linda Fishman was found strangled to death in her Boca Raton home. Police discovered a ransacked house, a stolen car, and an arson attempt to cover up evidence. The initial investigation focused on Linda's nephew, Michael Jamrock, until an anonymous letter pointed detectives to a different suspect. “48 Hours" Correspondent Troy Roberts reports. This classic "48 Hours" episode last aired on 8/16/2008. Watch all-new episodes of “48 Hours” on Saturdays, and stream on demand o...

Jun 26, 202550 minEp. 875

Almost Paradise

In October 2001, Wall Street tycoon Ted Ammon was found bludgeoned to death in his Long Island mansion. Investigators focused on Ted's former wife, Generosa, and her new husband, Danny Pelosi. But when Generosa died of breast cancer, Danny became the lone suspect. “48 Hours" Correspondent Richard Schlesinger reports. This classic "48 Hours" episode last aired on 9/3/2005. Watch all-new episodes of “48 Hours” on Saturdays, and stream on demand on Paramount+. To learn more about listener data and ...

Jun 25, 202548 minEp. 874

Killer Conversation: Sebastian Burns & Atif Rafay - Part 2

What happened when Sebastian Burns and Atif Rafay left the U.S. for Canada and became entangled in an elaborate “Mr. Big” sting operation? 48 Hours correspondent Peter Van Sant explains how their undercover confessions led to their eventual murder convictions. Get early, ad-free access to episodes of Killer Conversation by subscribing to 48 Hours Plus on Apple Podcasts. The series is widely available everywhere else you get your podcasts. Subscribe to 48 Hours+: https://apple.co/4aEgENo To learn...

Jun 25, 202532 minEp. 873

Killer Conversation: Sebastian Burns & Atif Rafay - Part 1

Did two teenagers attempt to execute the perfect crime back in 1994? Sebastian Burns has been described as the mastermind who used a metal baseball bat to kill his friend Atif Rafay's mother, father, and sister, while Atif stood by. But what was their motive? 48 Hours correspondent Peter Van Sant talks about what it was like sitting across from these two young men in prison. Get early, ad-free access to episodes of Killer Conversation by subscribing to 48 Hours Plus on Apple Podcasts. The series...

Jun 24, 202545 minEp. 872

Perfectly Executed

In 1994, Sultana Rafay, her husband Tariq, and their autistic daughter, Basma, were brutally murdered. Investigators focused on two primary suspects: Atif Rafay, the only surviving family member, and his friend Sebastian Burns. They had taken refuge in Canada and wrote a screenplay with a plot that paralleled the murders. Was the script fiction or a confession? This episode last aired on 9/15/07. After you listen to this episode, don’t miss the ""Killer Conversation"" companion episode, in the 4...

Jun 23, 20251 hr 37 minEp. 871

A Parent's Worst Nightmare

In November 1997, Florida couple Marlene and Steve Aisenberg reported their five-month-old daughter Sabrina missing from her crib. The police began to search for the baby but soon became convinced that the couple knew more about their baby’s disappearance than they admitted. “48 Hours" Correspondent Troy Roberts reports. This classic "48 Hours" episode last aired on 2/9/2008. Watch all-new episodes of “48 Hours” on Saturdays, and stream on demand on Paramount+. To learn more about listener data ...

Jun 19, 202549 minEp. 870

Calling For Justice

In 1980, Marilyn McIntyre was discovered dead in her Wisconsin home by her husband, Lane McIntyre. Police initially investigated Lane and his friend as a potential suspects, but the case stalled for nearly thirty years. In an effort to reignite the case, Marilyn's niece reached out to investigators. A call to a wrong number and new evidence would expose the killer. “48 Hours" Correspondent Erin Moriarty reports. This classic "48 Hours" episode last aired on 4/30/2011. Watch all-new episodes of “...

Jun 18, 202548 minEp. 869

Killer Conversation: Rick Valentini aka Bryan Stewart

Who was Rick Valentini, aka Bryan Stewart? He was a man who forged a new identity for himself before dating and murdering his then-girlfriend Jamie Laiaddee in 2010. 48 Hours correspondent Erin Moriarty and producer Judy Rybak discuss what it was like to interview a conman with a warped sense of the truth. Get early, ad-free access to episodes of Killer Conversation by subscribing to 48 Hours Plus on Apple Podcasts. The series is widely available everywhere else you get your podcasts. Subscribe ...

Jun 17, 202547 minEp. 868

Living with a Stranger

On March 18, 2010, Jamie Laiaddee vanished from her home in a suburb of Phoenix, Arizona. Her live-in boyfriend Bryan Stewart told everyone she had moved to Denver, Colorado to take a new job. When detectives started searching for Jamie, they discovered Bryan was a con man, and suspected he was also her killer. This episode last aired on 12/29/12. After you listen to this episode, don’t miss the "Killer Conversation" companion episode in the 48 Hours podcast feed. Through behind-the-scenes stori...

Jun 16, 202549 minEp. 867

The Godfather

Three children of John Gotti, the former head of the Gambino family crime syndicate, share their childhood experiences and ongoing love for their father in spite of their eventual knowledge of his criminal activities. “48 Hours" Correspondent Troy Roberts reports. This classic "48 Hours" episode last aired on 12/25/2010. 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.c...

Jun 12, 202548 minEp. 866

Deadly Attraction

Thomas Capano was a successful Delaware lawyer who was living a double life. He was a devoted family man while having affairs with numerous women. When 30-year-old Anne Marie Fahey disappeared in June 1996, investigators believed Capano killed Anne Marie when she tried to break off their relationship. “48 Hours" Correspondent Erin Moriarty reports. This classic "48 Hours" episode last aired on 7/22/2002. Watch all-new episodes of “48 Hours” on Saturdays, and stream on demand on Paramount+. To le...

Jun 11, 202549 minEp. 865

Killer Conversation: Jerry Jones

Jerry Jones was convicted three times for the murder of his wife Lee, stabbing her over 60 times. 48 Hours correspondent Peter Van Sant sat across from Jones as he professed his innocence, but the evidence convinced jurors otherwise. You’ll hear never-before-heard, revealing exchanges, between a highly skilled interviewer and a man convicted of killing the mother of his three children. Those conversations still haunt Van Sant to this day. Get early, ad-free access to episodes of Killer Conversat...

Jun 10, 202550 minEp. 864

Defending Your Life

For nearly 17 years, sisters Kim and Beth Jones of Snohomish, Washington, have been trying to prove that their father, Jerry Jones, Jr. is innocent of the Dec. 3, 1988 stabbing murder of their mother, Lee. Jones was tried and found guilty of his wife’s murder, but in 1999, an appeals court ordered him released due to an ineffective lawyer. This episode last aired on 12/29/07. After you listen to this episode, don’t miss the "Killer Conversation" companion episode in the 48 Hours podcast feed. Th...

Jun 09, 202550 minEp. 863

Behind Chamber Doors

Frieda Hanimov feared she would lose custody of her children because she suspected New York State Supreme Court Judge Gerald Garson was corrupt. She went to authorities and agreed to wear a wire. One woman's fight for her kids led to a full-fledged anti-corruption probe. “48 Hours" Correspondent Lesley Stahl reports. This classic "48 Hours" episode last aired on 8/4/2007. Watch all-new episodes of “48 Hours” on Saturdays, and stream on demand on Paramount+. To learn more about listener data and ...

Jun 05, 202550 minEp. 862

A Conviction In Question

In 2002, Daniel Wade Moore was convicted and sentenced to death for the 1999 murder of Karen Tipton, an Alabama mother and wife. But after new information from the FBI surfaced, in 2005 the same judge who sentenced Moore ordered him to be released. A second trial was held, ending in a hung jury. Would a third trial seal his fate? “48 Hours" Correspondent Erin Moriarty reports. This classic "48 Hours" episode last aired on 8/19/2006. Watch all-new episodes of “48 Hours” on Saturdays, and stream o...

Jun 04, 202550 minEp. 861

My Mother's Murder Trials Part 2

A daughter suspects her mother of a double murder. Years later courtroom drama brings unsettling answers. Jim Axelrod reports. 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

Jun 03, 202549 minEp. 860

My Mother's Murder Trials Part 1

A daughter suspects her mother of a double murder. Years later courtroom drama brings unsettling answers. Jim Axelrod reports. 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

Jun 02, 202551 minEp. 859

In The Line of Fire

On October 5, 2009, firefighter Nick Koenig and his then-girlfriend, police officer Isabella Lovadina, were both seriously wounded by gunfire from a home invasion. While they both fought to recover, the fight for justice would largely depend on their ability to remember. This classic "48 Hours" episode last aired on 1/26/2013. 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.audac...

May 29, 202549 minEp. 858

Up In Flames

In September 2002, two young men were found executed in a burning Mercedes SUV in an upscale California neighborhood. What initially looked like a drug or gang-related murder, turned out to be something entirely different, but the crime scene left little forensic evidence to investigate. “48 Hours" Correspondent Peter Van Sant reports. This classic "48 Hours" episode last aired on 9/1/2012. Watch all-new episodes of “48 Hours” on Saturdays, and stream on demand on Paramount+. To learn more about...

May 28, 202548 minEp. 857

Post Mortem | The Grad Student Murder

48 Hours Correspondent Anne-Marie Green and Producer Murray Weiss discuss the murder of Kevin Jiang, a newly engaged Yale grad student who was gunned down by an unknown attacker in February 2021. They discuss how investigators discovered the unusual connection between Kevin and the killer, Qinxuan Pan, and the interstate manhunt to find Pan when he fled authorities. This episode originally aired on 1/28/25. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc....

May 27, 202524 minEp. 856

The Grad Student Murder

A newly engaged Yale graduate student is gunned down by an unknown attacker after a fender bender. Was it extreme road rage or was he targeted? Anne-Marie Green reports. This episode originally aired on 1/25/25. 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

May 26, 202550 minEp. 855

A Veteran Accused

Retired Colonel George Maracek was a distinguished veteran and former green beret who served in Korea and Vietnam. But when he was accused of murdering his wife in 1991, he maintained his innocence. He believed the police used him as a scapegoat to cover up a botched investigation. “48 Hours" Correspondent Susan Spencer reports. This classic "48 Hours" episode last aired on 1/3/2003. Watch all-new episodes of “48 Hours” on Saturdays, and stream on demand on Paramount+. To learn more about listen...

May 22, 202549 minEp. 854

Exhuming the Truth

Two years after his divorce from Cassandra Smith, Bill Flint survived a murder attempt, having been beaten and shot. And then Cassandra’s second husband tried to kill Bill with a hitman. In May 2002, Bill died of an apparent heart attack, but Professor James Starrs, a forensic scientist, believed he was murdered. At his own expense, he had Bill's body exhumed. “48 Hours" Correspondent Richard Schlesinger reports. This classic "48 Hours" episode last aired on 8/19/2006. Watch all-new episodes of ...

May 21, 202549 minEp. 853

Post Mortem | The Footprint

Host Anne-Marie Green and 48 Hours Correspondent Erin Moriarty discuss the cold case murder of Jeanie Childs, who was stabbed to death in 1993. Almost three decades later, her killer was finally convicted. They discuss the investigative genetic genealogy that led authorities to Jerry Westrom, a local businessman and father of three, and the bloody footprints left at the crime scene that were pivotal at trial. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyin...

May 20, 202524 minEp. 852
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