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 Wednesday and Thursday, we’ll revisit a classic “48 Hours” episode.

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#1137
Today · 37 min
Who Killed the Prosecutor?
Prosecutor Steve Tauzer was found brutally murdered in his Bakersfield, California garage. At first, investigators suspected a revenge killing by drug dealers. But as they dug deeper, they turned their focus to Chris Hillis, a former police officer, colleague and friend of Steve Tauzer. "48 Hours" correspondent Erin Moriarty reports. This classic "48 Hours" episode last aired on 8/11/2004. Watch all-new episodes of “48 Hours” on Saturdays and stream on demand on Paramount+.
#1136
Yesterday · 20 min
Post Mortem | Tracker Dakota Black On The Hunt
48 Hours correspondents Anne-Marie Green and Peter Van Sant discuss Dakota Black, a tracker and detective who relentlessly hunted for answers when Makayla Meave went missing in 2023. This episode last aired on 11/18/2025.
#1135
Monday · 40 min
Tracker Dakota Black On The Hunt
A detective hunts for answers when a woman goes missing. For Tracker Black it's personal. This episode last aired on 11/17/2025.
#1134
Friday · 40 min
Showdown in the Bedroom
Charlene Hill insists she had endured years of physical and verbal abuse from her husband, Danny, when one night she shot him to death in self-defense. The abuse was well documented by police reports and hospital visits, and even their children admitted their father was abusive. But did Charlene have another motive for pulling the trigger? "48 Hours" correspondent Richard Schlesinger reports. This classic "48 Hours" episode last aired on 6/30/2012. Watch all-new episodes of “48 Hours” on Saturdays and stream on demand on Paramount+.
#1133
Thursday · 40 min
Caged Kids
Four separate reports on defendants who were children when they committed their crimes: Josh Phillips, convicted for the murder of an eight-year-old playmate; Sean Pica, convicted for murdering the father of his friend; Lisa Warzeka, convicted for armed robbery; Rebecca Hopfer, convicted for killing her newborn child. "48 Hours" correspondents Peter Van Sant, Harold Dow, Erin Moriarty and Susan Spencer report. This classic "48 Hours" episode last aired on 3/31/2004. Watch all-new episodes of “48 Hours” on Saturdays and stream on demand on Paramount+.
#20
September 9 · 25 min
Lindsay Clancy Mistrial: Reddington Weighs In
In the wake of the mistrial in the Lindsay Clancy murder case, CBS News correspondent Shanelle Kaul and WBZ-TV reporter and anchor Kristina Rex share new reporting from inside the courtroom, exclusive juror insights, and behind-the-scenes details of the dramatic final courtroom moments. Plus, we learn what's next as the Plymouth County district attorney's office weighs its options.
#1132
September 8 · 23 min
Post Mortem | The Survivor Story of Hannah Pettey
48 Hours correspondents Natalie Morales and Anne-Marie Green discuss the survivor story of Hannah Pettey, a young mother from Alabama who was poisoned with lead by her husband, Brian, and miraculously recovered. This episode last aired on 1/13/2026.
#1131
September 7 · 40 min
The Survivor Story of Hannah Pettey
When a young woman nearly dies from poisoning, investigators focus on the two people she trusted the most. This episode last aired on 1/12/2026.
#19
September 4 · 25 min
Lindsay Clancy: Drama in the Deliberation Room
As jurors struggle to reach a verdict in the Lindsay Clancy trial, "48 Hours" correspondent Natalie Morales and WBZ-TV reporter and anchor Kristina Rex unpack escalating jury-room tensions, the impact of the closing arguments on jurors, and discussions on postpartum mental health at the heart of the case. NOTE: This episode was recorded on Thursday, September 3, 2026.
#1130
September 3 · 41 min
Knock Knock
On Labor Day in 1990, 65-year old Betty Jones answered a knock at the door, and a killer walked in. He left behind two murders and a mystery that would haunt a small Mississippi town for decades to come. But while most people considered the case unsolvable, a podcaster and a detective would bring it back to life. "48 Hours" correspondent Richard Schlesinger reports. This classic "48 Hours" episode last aired on 6/29/2019. Watch all-new episodes of “48 Hours” on Saturdays and stream on demand on Paramount+.
#1129
September 2 · 38 min
Shelley's Last Breath
In 1999, Shelley Swain and her husband, David, began the vacation of their dreams on the beautiful Caribbean island of Tortola. They were avid divers and couldn’t wait to explore its crystal blue waters. But their adventure quickly turned into a nightmare when Shelley drowned and David was accused of killing her. "48 Hours" correspondent Troy Roberts reports. This classic "48 Hours" episode last aired on 9/8/2012. Watch all-new episodes of “48 Hours” on Saturdays and stream on demand on Paramount+.
#1128
September 1 · 20 min
Post Mortem | A Fatality in the Stairwell
48 Hours correspondents Anne-Marie Green and Peter Van Sant discuss the case of Alison Davis, who was accused of murder after her husband, Kevin, was found with a fatal injury at the bottom of their stairs at home. This episode last aired on 10/14/2025.
#1127
August 31 · 40 min
A Fatality in the Stairwell
After her husband is found dying at the foot of the stairs, a woman accused of murder fights to clear her name. Peter Van Sant reports. This episode last aired on. 10/13/2025
#1126
August 28 · 39 min
The Investigators
In three separate reports, "48 Hours" follows the work of police crime scene investigators, including a profile of a former criminalist; the Los Angeles Sheriff’s Office investigation of the brutal murder of the Ruiz family; and the fatal shooting of 39-year-old actor Anthony Dwain Lee by Tarriel Hopper, a police officer responding to a noise complaint at a Halloween party. "48 Hours" correspondents Richard Schlesinger and Harold Dow report. This classic "48 Hours" episode last aired on 5/24/2025. Watch all-new episodes of “48 Hours” on Saturdays and stream on demand on Paramount+.
#18
August 27 · 28 min
Inside the Final Days of the Lindsay Clancy Trial
A mistrial motion, testimony from family members, and a battle of forensic psychology and psychiatry experts mark the final days of the Lindsay Clancy trial. “48 Hours” correspondent Natalie Morales and CBS News legal analyst Caroline Polisi break down the key testimonies, the debate over postpartum psychosis, and what comes next for the jury.
#1125
August 26 · 40 min
In Jason's Name
Jason Corbett was a recent widower when he hired Molly Martens as an au pair for his children. Their relationship soon turned romantic, they married and moved from Ireland to North Carolina. In 2015, Jason Corbett was violently beaten to death at home. Molly and her father, Tom Martens, admitted to attacking Jason. The question was why? "48 Hours" correspondent Maureen Maher reports. This classic "48 Hours" episode last aired on 5/24/2025. Watch all-new episodes of “48 Hours” on Saturdays and stream on demand on Paramount+.
#1124
August 25 · 20 min
Post Mortem | The Hit-and-Run Death of Davis McClendon
48 Hours Correspondent Anne-Marie Green and Producer Josh Yager discuss the death of Davis McClendon, who was fatally struck by Bud Ackerman, the estranged husband of Davis’ love interest. This episode last aired on 3/4/2025.
#1123
August 24 · 40 min
The Hit-and-Run Death of Davis McClendon
A romance is cut short when a man is found dead near his mangled car. His newfound love is convinced it was no accident. Anne-Marie Green reports. This episode last aired on 3/1/2025.
#1122
August 20 · 39 min
Star Witness
Are they guilty of terrible crimes or are they victims themselves?  "48 Hours" examines two separate reports: Gloria Killian, who was arrested for a robbery-homicide she claimed she did not commit, and Clarence Elkins, who was incarcerated for the murder of his mother-in-law but maintained his innocence. "48 Hours" correspondents Peter Van Sant and Susan Spencer report. This classic "48 Hours" episode last aired on 9/13/2003. Watch all-new episodes of “48 Hours” on Saturdays and stream on demand on Paramount+.
#1121
August 19 · 37 min
A Time To Kill
Sterling Barber was 17-years-old when he violently stabbed a man to death. Sterling said the accused attacker, a father and church Deacon, tried to sexually assault him. But was it self-defense or murder? "48 Hours" correspondent Richard Schlesinger reports. This classic "48 Hours" episode last aired on 9/13/1999. Watch all-new episodes of “48 Hours” on Saturdays and stream on demand on Paramount+.

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