48 Hours
“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...
Episodes
Murder, Fire, and Doubt
Sandy Maloney’s charred and lifeless body was found in her home by her mother. Her marriage to veteran police officer John Maloney had been rocky, and in 1999, Maloney was found guilty of strangling her to death and then setting her on fire…
Dead on the Boardwalk
On August 17, 2002, Justin Barber was walking on the beach with his wife, April, when they were gunned down. April died and Justin sustained four bullet wounds but survived. Justin told police they were attacked by an unknown assailant, but…
Post Mortem | The Day Maddi Kingsbury Went Missing
48 Hours correspondent Peter Van Sant and producer Jordan Kinsey discuss how TikTok mobilized a Minnesotan community to find missing mother of two, Maddi Kingsbury. This episode last aired on 4/16/2024. To learn more about listener data …
The Day Maddi Kingsbury Went Missing
A young Minnesota mother goes missing. Her sister turns to TikTok for help. "48 Hours" correspondent Peter Van Sant reports. This episode last aired on 4/15/2024. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://…
Introducing Fifteen: Inside The Daniel Marsh Murders
Join 48 Hours correspondent Erin Moriarty for her riveting new podcast series "Fifteen: Inside the Daniel Marsh Murders". When beloved couple Claudia Maupin and Chip Northup are brutally murdered while sleeping in the peaceful college commu…
Unmasking Hannibal
In 2003, answers were proving hard to come by in the disappearance of four people in Colorado. It would take years to catch a killer who called himself 'Hannibal' and was a paid criminal informant for the FBI. “48 Hours" Correspondent Harol…
Hunting Down Mr. Wright
The half-century long pursuit of George Wright, a convicted murderer who escaped prison and hijacked a plane, led authorities around the world seeking his capture. “48 Hours" Correspondent Susan Spencer reports. This classic "48 Hours" epis…
Post Mortem | Who Murdered Aileen Seiden in Room 15?
48 Hours correspondent Peter Van Sant and producers share their experiences visiting Room 15 where Aileen Seiden was brutally murdered by her two partners, Zach Abell and Christina Araujo. They also dig into the forensic evidence and the na…
Who Murdered Aileen Seiden in Room 15?
Three people check into a Florida motel room. Only two walk out alive. Peter Van Sant reports. This episode last aired on 10/19/2024. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-po…
Family Secrets
In 2004, successful Florida lawyer, John Sutton, and his wife, Susan, were gunned down in their home. Susan died and John sustained a serious head injury. Initially, suspects included John's law partner, who was having a secret affair with …
Jane's Journey
When Gertrude McCabe was brutally murdered in 1983, her niece, Jane Alexander, was one of the main benefactors of Gertrude's inheritance. A widow in her 70s, police suspected Jane and her live-in boyfriend, Tom O'Donnell, might have been in…
Post Mortem | Unveiling the Zombie Hunter
Bryan Miller seemed like a real-life comic book character as his persona of the “Zombie Hunter.” But was this man behind two murders that terrorized an Arizona community? 48 Hours correspondent Peter Van Sant and producer Paul La Rosa discu…
Unveiling the Zombie Hunter
How police connected the murders of two young women to a man known as a zombie-fighting comic book hero. "48 Hours" correspondent Peter Van Sant reports. This episode last aired on 10/22/2023. To learn more about listener data and our pr…
Troubled Waters
Don North was on an adventure, sailing the Caribbean waters. It’s the life he had dreamt of, but his dream would be violently cut short. His disappearance and presumed death led authorities to the discovery of a potential serial killer. “48…
No Pain No Gain
In the mid-1990's, a group of body builders in Miami targeted millionaires in a kidnapping and murder scheme to get ‘financially fit.’ Nicknamed the Sun Gym Gang after the health club they worked at, their story would inspire the motion pic…
Post Mortem | The Unusual Shooting of Alex Pennig
CBS News Correspondent Natalie Morales and 48 Hours Producer Betsy Shuller go behind their report on the murder of Alex Pennig. When Alex was discovered dead in her bathroom her friend, Matthew Ecker, called 9-1-1 and claimed she shot herse…
The Unusual Shooting of Alex Pennig
A nurse is found dead in her apartment. Surveillance video captures her coming home for the last time. Can investigators piece together what happened next? "48 Hours" contributor Natalie Morales reports. This episode last aired on 10/26/24.…
Murder in Newport Beach
After millionaire Bill McGlaughlin was gunned down at his California home in 1994, two leading suspects emerged: his fiancé, Nanette Johnston, and Eric Naposki, the former NFL player who thought he was Nanette’s boyfriend. The pair told con…
A Bathtub Drowning
In September 2001, Doug Grant discovered his wife Fayleen lying unconscious in their bathtub. She couldn’t be revived at the hospital and her death was considered a drowning. But as investigators discovered Fayleen had a history of dramatic…
"Son of Sam" Serial Killer Speaks
Nearly five decades ago, the "Son of Sam" terrorized New York City. In a 2017 prison interview, convicted serial killer David Berkowitz tells CBS News what led him to kill. "CBS Evening News" co-anchor Maurice DuBois reports. This episode l…
The Yogurt Shop Killings
The brutal murders of four teenage girls has haunted Austin, Texas, for 30 years. Could new information lead to a killer? "48 Hours" correspondent Erin Moriarty reports. This episode last aired on 8/27/22. To learn more about listener da…
The Poisoning of Angela Craig
Angela Craig, a mother of six becomes deathly ill with unusual symptoms after drinking a protein shake and in July 2025 her husband James Craig is convicted of her murder. "48 Hours" contributor Natalie Morales reports. This episode last ai…
Mind of a Serial Killer
In 1979, Donald Miller, a graduate of Michigan State University who majored in criminal justice, was sentenced to 30 to 50 years for rape and attempted murder but was suspected in the unsolved murders of four other local young women. In a h…
Bryan Kohberger Prosecutor Speaks
What was it like to be the lead prosecutor in the Bryan Kohberger case, with the nation watching your every move? 48 Hours correspondent Peter Van Sant speaks with Latah County prosecutor Bill Thompson who opens up about the immense pressur…
Post Mortem | The Concerning Case Against Jane Dorotik
Join Correspondent Erin Moriarty and Producer Ruth Chenetz as they discuss the case of Jane Dorotik, who was convicted for the murder of her husband, Bob. A conviction that was overturned 21 years later. They look back on two decades of rep…
The Concerning Case Against Jane Dorotik
A woman convicted of murdering her husband discovers serious problems in some key evidence used against her at trial. "48 Hours" correspondent Erin Moriarty reports. This episode last aired on 4/1/24. To learn more about listener data a…
The Sentencing of Bryan Kohberger
As a judge told Bryan Kohberger he would die in prison, the families of Madison Mogen, Kaylee Goncalves and Xana Kernodle courageously spoke out in court, honoring the lives of their loved ones and speaking openly about the trauma they have…
Babysitter On Trial
14-year-old honor student Chris Routh was a beloved babysitter for 23-month Emily Woodruff and her three-year-old brother, Hunter. On July 25, 2001, Emily suddenly stopped breathing while in Chris's care. Chris was charged with murder and c…
Under The Moonlight
On the night of August 28, 1996, Yvette Rodier and Zach Snarr were on a date, taking pictures of the full moon in the mountains of Utah. They were interrupted when a stranger drove up, pulled a gun and opened fire. Zach was killed and Yvett…
The Bugs Bunny Alibi
Did a cartoon play a part in the death of a California man? Richard Schlesinger 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…
Murder Near The Boardwalk
In 2006, a missing person case led to the discovery of a possible serial killer on the loose. Four women were found dead in a ditch near a motel, without their shoes on, facing east towards Atlantic City, NJ. “48 Hours" Correspondent Harol…
Remembering A Murder
In November 2004, New York couple Peter and Joan Porco were brutally attacked in their bed with an ax. Peter died at the scene. Joan survived and nodded “yes” when a detective asked her if her son Christopher was their attacker. After she r…
It Could Have Been Me: Donna Ongsiako
After being stabbed in a random attack in her New Jersey home, Donna Ongsiako says there is no earthly reason why she should be alive. While losing massive amounts of blood, she was able to call 911 and describe her attacker in great detail…
A Home Invasion in Colts Neck
A woman outwits a young stranger who attacked her in her own home. What will it take to find him? "48 Hours" contributor Jim Axelrod reports. After you listen to this episode, don’t miss the "It Could've Been Me" companion episode in the 48…
Fatal Family Feud
In July 2004, Jarrod Davidson was shot to death outside his apartment in California. Estranged from his ex-wife, Kelee, Jarrod had been scheduled to go to court in an attempt to get full custody of their daughter, Malia. The investigation w…
The Many Cons of Mr. Wonderful
Nicknamed "Mr. Wonderful" by one of his victims, Matt Mathews repeatedly conned and defrauded numerous women he was romantically involved with, often after marrying them. Despite multiple arrests and convictions, his pattern of deception co…
It Could Have Been Me: Chris Smith
When Chris Smith arranged to meet Leslie Reeves for a first date, he never expected it would end in such a bloody scene. Leslie was killed that night while Chris barely survived being shot in the head. 48 Hours correspondent Natalie Morales…
Deadly First Date
A couple’s first date ends with an ambush. Both are shot. Can the only survivor identify the shooter? Erin Moriarty reports. After you listen to this episode, don’t miss the "It Could've Been Me" companion episode in the 48 Hours podcast fe…
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 feder…
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…