“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 Wednesday and Thursday, we’ll revisit a classic “48 Hours” episode. Get ad-free access to 48 Hours podcasts by subscribing to 48 Hours+. Subscribe at 48HoursPodcasts.com, then listen in Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or use your private link in your favorite podcast app.
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Kevin Cooper is currently incarcerated for the 1983 murder of Doug and Penny Ryen, their daughter Jessica, and friend Christopher Hughes. He has been on death row for over 40 years but maintains he is innocent and is still fighting for a new trial. "48 Hours" correspondent Erin Moriarty reports. This classic "48 Hours" episode last aired on 7/24/2021. Watch all-new episodes of “48 Hours” on Saturdays and stream on demand on Paramount+.
In 1986, 21-year-old Mitzi Nalley was brutally murdered in her Texas home. Police arrested Jonathan Wayne Nobles, who confessed to the crime and was sentenced to the death penalty. For more than a decade, Mitzi's mother tried to arrange a face-to-face confrontation with Nobles, but he refused until two weeks before his execution. "48 Hours" correspondents Bill Lagattuta and Troy Roberts report. This classic "48 Hours" episode last aired on 6/21/1999. Watch all-new episodes of “48 Hours” on Satur...
"The Lindbergh Conspiracies" host Joe Nocera joins CBS News correspondent Jim Axelrod for a discussion about one of the most infamous true crime cases of the 20th century. The 1932 kidnapping of Charles Lindbergh’s infant son captivated the world and became one of the first media frenzies of the modern era. But did convicted kidnapper Bruno Hauptmann act alone or was there more to the story? Learn why this case has been the subject of countless conspiracy theories.
Veteran reporter Joe Nocera, of The Free Press, investigates a 94-year-old murder case that deserves a second look: the kidnapping and murder of Charles Lindbergh, Jr. Little Lindy was the infant son of the most famous man in the world at the time: an aviator who had achieved impossible feats. Unsurprisingly, the case was a media sensation in 1932: especially when German immigrant Bruno Hauptmann was tried and executed for the crime. Hauptmann professed his innocence to the end: but could he hav...
During his time competing on Survivor, Joe Hunter has been open about seeking justice for the death of his sister Joanna whose death was ruled a suicide. “48 Hours” correspondent Natalie Morales and producer Michelle Fanucci discuss their investigation into Joanna’s death and an interview with Hunter who believes Joanna’s husband, former pastor Mark Lewis, staged the scene after years of domestic violence. Mark Lewis has not been charged with any crime relating to the death of Joanna.
Robin Doan was ten years old when an intruder broke into her home and massacred her entire family as they slept in their beds. Robin survived by playing dead and recalled details of the night to investigators. She would later testify at her killer's trial. “48 Hours" Correspondent Erin Moriarty reports. This classic "48 Hours" episode last aired on 6/8/2024. Watch all-new episodes of “48 Hours” on Saturdays and stream on demand on Paramount+.
In March 2007, 911 operator Theresa Parker vanished without a trace. Nearly a year later, her husband, police officer Sam Parker, was charged with her murder. Theresa's family believes that Parker may be the only one who can reveal the secret of where her body is. "48 Hours" correspondent Tracy Smith 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 Paramount+.
48 Hours correspondents Anne-Marie Green and Natalie Morales discuss the case of Kouri Richins, a Utah mom who was sentenced to life in prison without parole for murdering her husband. They discuss the evidence that convinced two trial jurors that Richins is a killer, plus the emotional victim impact statements from the couple's three sons, who urged the judge to keep Kouri locked up. They also discuss Kouri Richin's tearful statement to her children and how she plans to appeal.
After years of waiting, Larry Millete’s murder trial is underway in San Diego. He is accused of killing his wife, Maya Millete, who disappeared in 2021. The first week has already delivered bombshell testimony. In this episode of "Case by Case", "48 Hours" correspondent Anne-Marie Green and CBS 8 San Diego reporter Kelly Hesseall break down the 2021 disappearance of Maya before diving into the stunning allegations laid out in court–including an alleged affair and emails with online spellcasters....
Lindsay Lavoie was a suburban Florida teenager who began receiving explicit love letters online from a stranger in Greece. Despite the efforts of her mother, Stephanie Lavoie, Lindsay continued her online relationship and finally disappeared from her home.
From the outside, the family of Ruth and Bernie Pyne and their two children may have seemed perfect. It’s an illusion that was shattered, when Ruth was found murdered at their Michigan home, and suspicion focused on the family. "48 Hours" correspondent Tracy Smith reports. This classic "48 Hours" episode last aired on 6/21/2014. Watch all-new episodes of “48 Hours” on Saturdays and stream on demand on Paramount+.
Host Anne-Marie Green sits down with 48 Hours correspondent Erin Moriarty and producer Josh Yager to discuss Jon Green, who was arrested for stealing his ex-wife’s dogs and convicted in 2025 for soliciting her murder. But Erin and Josh first met Jon Green back in 2002, when he was then known as Ted Maher, and he had been convicted of arson, leading to the deaths of billionaire Edmond Safra and his nurse. Jon Green AKA Ted Maher still maintains he was framed for both crimes, but his ex-wife says ...
After a conviction for killing a billionaire in Monaco, Ted Maher changes his name and puts out a hit on New Mexico woman. He denies it all. Erin Moriarty reports.
The South Carolina Supreme Court just issued a stunning unanimous ruling overturning the 2023 double murder convictions of Alex Murdaugh. In this episode of “Case by Case ” , “48 Hours” correspondent Anne-Marie Green and University of South Carolina School of Law professor Colin Miller break down the jury tampering allegations against Becky Hill that sent this notorious case back to square one. Listen to Case By Case now, wherever you get your podcasts. You can also get ad-free access to 48 Hour...
In May 2010, wealthy married couple, Dennis and Merna Koula, were found shot dead in their Wisconsin home. There was little evidence from the crime scene, but one clue - computer keystroke - became critical. And one person who knew the couple very well would become the prime suspect. "48 Hours" correspondent Peter Van Sant reports. This classic "48 Hours" episode last aired on 8/3/2013. Watch all-new episodes of “48 Hours” on Saturdays and stream on demand on Paramount+.
In August 1996, Janet Levine March disappeared without a trace and her case remained unsolved for years. Her husband, Perry March, claimed she left home after an argument and never returned. However, investigators and Janet’s family believed he killed her. Over the years, Perry moved with his children to Mexico and started a new life but Nashville cold-case detectives continued investigating. "48 Hours" correspondent Bill Lagattuta reports. This classic "48 Hours" episode last aired on 7/3/2007....
CBS News correspondent Tracy Smith and 48 Hours correspondent Erin Moriarty discuss the case of 67-year-old Violet Yacobi, who was found dead by her children in her Beverly Hills mansion. They discuss why investigators believe Violet’s son, Daniel, murdered her and why a defense expert believes she died of natural causes.
When 67-year-old widow Violet Jacoby is found dead at the bottom of her mansion's staircase, initial suspicions of a fall or suicide quickly turn to murder. Detectives uncover inconsistent stories and suspicious behavior from her son, Daniel, eventually linking his financial dependence and resentment to a calculated strangulation. The subsequent trial features a dramatic battle of medical experts over the cause of death, while digital evidence places Daniel at the scene, leading to a guilty verdict.
This episode chronicles the harrowing disappearance and murder of Joey Comunale, who vanished after a party in a luxury apartment in New York City. Friends and family quickly realized something was wrong, prompting an intensive search that exposed a web of lies and led to the discovery of his brutally disposed body. The subsequent investigation and trial unveiled the true identities and actions of his killers, detailing the chilling events and their eventual convictions.
This episode explores two brutal cold cases: the 2002 murder of TV reporter Jennifer Servo in Texas, which remains unsolved, and the 1991 rape and murder of ski instructor Patty Scoville in Vermont. While Jennifer's family still awaits justice, Patty's parents tirelessly lobbied for a DNA database, which eventually led to the killer's identification and conviction. The episode highlights the challenges of solving cold cases and the enduring fight for justice by victims' families.
48 Hours correspondents Anne-Marie Green and Natalie Morales discuss the murder of Gloria Choi, a single mother who was shot by her ex-boyfriend, Billy Rickman. The team discusses how Gloria’s family believed Rickman love-bombed her during their relationship, his escalating violent behavior in the two days leading up to Gloria’s murder, and how police finally captured Rickman after he went on the run.
This episode delves into the shocking case of Sheila Bryan, accused and initially convicted of murdering her mother by setting her car on fire. The narrative follows Sheila's journey through trials, an overturned conviction, and a retrial where new scientific evidence challenged the prosecution's arson theory. Ultimately, the episode explores the complex quest for truth and justice, highlighting the impact on Sheila and her family.
On May 1, 2003, the body of a teenage girl was found in a trash bag behind a restaurant in California. The mystery of “Jane Doe” motivated a community, investigators and forensic scientists to find who she was and who killed her. "48 Hours" correspondent Harold Dow reports. This classic "48 Hours" episode last aired on 7/4/2009. 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.auda...
48 Hours correspondents Anne-Marie Green and Erin Moriarty discuss the cases of Theresa Fusco, Kelly Morrissey, and Jackie Martarella, who went missing more than 40 years ago in Long Island, New York. After Theresa’s body was discovered, police focused on a murder suspect, John Kogut, who eventually confessed and implicated two other men. They discuss why Kogut’s defense attorney believes his confession was coerced, how new DNA testing helped overturn the convictions, and the indictment of a new...
Nearly 41 years after a New York teenager is killed, an unexpected breakthrough in the case. Erin Moriarty 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
In 2001, Charles Forshee was charged with murdering Dillon Ferrar, a two-year old child in his care. Dillon’s four-year-old brother, Lucas, was a key witness at trial, and testified that he saw Forshee put a pillow on Dillon’s face. But the defense argued Lucas might have been responsible for his brother’s death. "48 Hours" correspondent Troy Roberts reports. This classic "48 Hours" episode last aired on 6/20/2003. Watch all-new episodes of “48 Hours” on Saturdays and stream on demand on Paramou...
In 2013, Google executive Forrest Hayes was found dead from a heroin overdose on his yacht. Detectives discovered he was with aspiring model, Alix Tichelman, that night. They also discovered this was not the first time Alix had been with somebody who died of a drug overdose. "48 Hours" correspondent Maureen Maher reports. This classic "48 Hours" episode last aired on 8/30/2025. Watch all-new episodes of “48 Hours” on Saturdays and stream on demand on Paramount+. To learn more about listener data...
48 Hours correspondents Anne-Marie Green and Natalie Morales discuss the case of 14-year-old Jade Colvin, who went missing after running away from the Iowa foster care system. They discuss how Jade’s case became a homicide investigation years after she disappeared, Natalie’s trip to the remote farm where Jade was last seen, and the ongoing search for her body. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choi...
