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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. Plus, every Thursday, we’ll revisit a classic “48 Hours” episode.

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Our Editor's Take

Fans of 48 Hours, the CBS true crime TV show, may enjoy the 48 Hours podcast. These episodes coincide with the weekly program. Produced by Jonathan Vigliotti, CBS News correspondents narrate stories of crime and punishment.

The 48 Hours podcast showcases investigative journalism at its finest. Episodes talk about true crime disappearances and gruesome murders. Others discuss unsolved cases and tales of deceit. The audience can listen to their favorite show when they can't watch it. Every episode draws listeners into the lives of victims and villains alike.

Some incidents may seem like accidents at first, but are they? "Death on Safari" is one such story. Contributor Debora Patta investigates the shooting death of a woman during a safari. Was Bianca Rudolph's death accidental, or was it premeditated murder? Other cases on the 48 Hours podcast are even more baffling. Correspondent Peter Van Sant guides listeners through "The Strange Death of Professor Shockley." In this episode, a respected professor dies with two friends present. What happened? Podcast listeners will find out.

Some podcast episodes feature well-known mysteries like the disappearance of Madeleine McCann. In another episode, they showcase the life, disappearance, and death of Gabby Petito. 48 Hours examines Gabby's last days to see if there were warning signs that could have saved her life in "Gabby Petito: The Untold Story." In "The Murdaugh Mysteries," the podcast talks about the latest developments in the Murdaugh family murders. Other episodes examine coverups, such as the disappearance of Gretchen Anthony. This mother disappeared, and texts revealed she had COVID-19. Did someone use the coronavirus to hide a murder?

The 48 Hours podcast is for fans of the acclaimed TV show of the same title. Listeners can enjoy the mysteries and intrigues the program offers in podcast form. True crime lovers may find the podcast's investigative reporting quite compelling.

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Listen Now: Kill List
08-11-2024
Listen Now: Kill List
In the depths of the dark net, tech journalist Carl Miller makes a disturbing discovery: a secret Kill List targeting hundreds of innocent people on a murder for hire website. When the police decide not to investigate, Carl is thrown into a race against time to warn those in danger and uncover the truth about the people who want them dead. From Wondery and Novel, comes a true story about obsession, control and the price of life and death.Listen to Kill List on the Wondery App or wherever you get your podcasts: Wondery.fm/Kill_List You can listen to Kill List and more Exhibit C true crime shows like Morbid early and ad-free right now by joining Wondery+. Check out Exhibit C in the Wondery App for all your true crime listening.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Episodes

Post Mortem |The Plot to Eliminate Alyssa Burkett
2d ago
Post Mortem |The Plot to Eliminate Alyssa Burkett
When Alyssa Burkett was murdered outside her workplace in Texas, authorities quickly zeroed in on her ex-boyfriend, Andrew Beard. But nearly three years after the murder, the FBI arrested another unlikely suspect. 48 Hours Correspondent Peter Van Sant is joined by Producers Liza Finley and Gabby Demirdjian to break down the evidence against Andrew’s former fiancée, Holly. They discuss the damning text messages between them and an unusual expert the defense called at her trial: a make-up artist. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
The Plot to Eliminate Alyssa Burkett
3d ago
The Plot to Eliminate Alyssa Burkett
A toxic couple orchestrates an elaborate plan to kill a mother. Peter Van Sant reports.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Rodney Alcala: The Dating Game Killer
1w ago
Rodney Alcala: The Dating Game Killer
A report on the criminal justice system’s 50-year pursuit of serial killer Rodney James Alcala. From his 1968 abduction, rape and attempted murder of 8-year old Tali Shapiro in Los Angeles; to his 2010 conviction -- with the help of advances in DNA technology -- for the kidnapping, rape and murder of five California women; and to the subsequent discovery of other murders attributed to Alcala in New York and Wyoming. “48 Hours" correspondent Peter Van Sant reports. This classic "48 Hours" episode last aired on 11/9/2024. Watch all-new episodes of “48 Hours” on Saturdays, and stream on demand on Paramount+.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Post Mortem | Tracking the Killer of Mary Catherine Edwards
12-11-2024
Post Mortem | Tracking the Killer of Mary Catherine Edwards
Correspondent Natalie Morales and Producers Jenna Jackson and Mary Murphy examine the DNA technology that cracked the cold case of Mary Catherine Edwards’ murder. They discuss a detective and genetic genealogist who sifted through nearly 7,500 names on a family tree to identify a single killer, Clayton Foreman, and how police and a Texas Ranger arrested him. They also discuss how the Smith & Wesson handcuffs used to bind Mary Catherine came full circle and the revelation that she had been a bridesmaid at the Foremans’ wedding.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Tracking the Killer of Mary Catherine Edwards
11-11-2024
Tracking the Killer of Mary Catherine Edwards
A schoolteacher is murdered in her own home. Years later investigators discover she was a bridesmaid at the killer's wedding. Natalie Morales reports.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Listen Now: Kill List
08-11-2024
Listen Now: Kill List
In the depths of the dark net, tech journalist Carl Miller makes a disturbing discovery: a secret Kill List targeting hundreds of innocent people on a murder for hire website. When the police decide not to investigate, Carl is thrown into a race against time to warn those in danger and uncover the truth about the people who want them dead. From Wondery and Novel, comes a true story about obsession, control and the price of life and death.Listen to Kill List on the Wondery App or wherever you get your podcasts: Wondery.fm/Kill_List You can listen to Kill List and more Exhibit C true crime shows like Morbid early and ad-free right now by joining Wondery+. Check out Exhibit C in the Wondery App for all your true crime listening.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
A Cop Behind Bars
07-11-2024
A Cop Behind Bars
Patrick Bradford, a married police officer in Evansville, Indiana, was convicted and sentenced to 80 years in prison for stabbing Tammy Lohr, his 24-year-old mistress, to death and then setting her body on fire. Determined to win his acquittal, Deborah Nolan, a close friend and staunch supporter of Bradford’s, quit her teaching job and went to law school in order to be able to take on his defense. This classic "48 Hours" episode last aired on 4/19/2002. Watch all-new episodes of “48 Hours” on Saturdays, and stream on demand on Paramount+.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Post Mortem | Fatal First Date
05-11-2024
Post Mortem | Fatal First Date
48 Hours Correspondent Erin Moriarty and Producer Paul La Rosa go behind the scenes of their report on the shooting of Leslie Reeves and Chris Smith, who were attacked while on their first date by Leslie’s jealous ex-lover, Bobby Tarr. Erin and Paul delve into Chris’s journey as a survivor, Leslie’s courageous attempts to escape her relationship from Tarr, and the heroic story of Chris’s dog, Tiki, on the night of the murder. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Fatal First Date
04-11-2024
Fatal First Date
A couple’s first date ends with an ambush. Both are shot. Can the only survivor identify the shooter? Erin Moriarty reports.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Out of the Shadows
31-10-2024
Out of the Shadows
When Vicki Wegerle, the mother of two young children, was strangled in Wichita, Kansas, in 1986, her husband Bill was considered by many to be the prime suspect. For the next 18 years, police lacked evidence to charge Bill, or anyone else with Vicki’s murder. Subsequently, a desire for recognition led Dennis Rader, aka the BTK (bind, torture, kill) killer, to fall into a police trap and supply them with incriminating evidence. This classic "48 Hours" episode last aired on 10/1/2005. Watch all-new episodes of “48 Hours” on Saturdays, and stream on demand on Paramount+.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Post Mortem | The Strange Shooting of Alex Pennig
29-10-2024
Post Mortem | The Strange 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 herself, but detectives uncovered a different story. The team discusses the bodycam footage of first responders interviewing Ecker just minutes after Alex's death, the conflicting evidence surrounding who fired the gun, and the unusual friendship between Alex and Ecker. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
The Strange Shooting of Alex Pennig
28-10-2024
The Strange 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? Natalie Morales reports.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Death At Cottonwood Creek
24-10-2024
Death At Cottonwood Creek
An updated report on the murder trial of Frederick Mueller, who was charged with the 2008 murder of his wife, Dr. Leslie Mueller. She was killed while the two were out for a walk near their vacation home in Lake City, Colorado. According to what Frederick Mueller told police, while the Muellers were hiking, Mueller stopped to take a photo of his wife near the edge of a cliff. He said his wife lost her footing near the waterfall and plunged into a creek. Her body was swept away downstream. It appeared to be an accident, but investigators were skeptical and believed it was murder. This classic "48 Hours" episode last aired on 9/6/2014. Watch all-new episodes of “48 Hours” on Saturdays, and stream on demand on Paramount+.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Post Mortem | Who Killed Aileen Seiden in Room 15?
22-10-2024
Post Mortem | Who Killed Aileen Seiden in Room 15?
Join 48 Hours Correspondent Peter Van Sant and Producers Lauren White and Richie Fetzer who share their experiences visiting Room 15 where Aileen Seiden was brutally murdered by her two partners, Zach Abell and Christina Araujo. They discuss a never-before-heard interview that reveals Abell’s mother was going to testify on his behalf but she never made it to the courtroom. They also dig into the forensic evidence found at the scene and the nature of the “throuple” relationship between Aileen and her killers. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Who Killed Aileen Seiden in Room 15?
21-10-2024
Who Killed Aileen Seiden in Room 15?
Three people check into a Florida motel room. Only two walk out alive. Peter Van Sant reports.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Temptation
17-10-2024
Temptation
In June 2007, Dewayne Barrentine met Tausha Fields, a single mother, and shortly after, they started living together in Marianna, Florida. Tausha told Dewayne some unbelievable stories about herself, including that she had a criminal justice degree and a promised inheritance. Dewayne went online to verify her stories and discovered she had been married to Mitchell Wayne Kemp, who had been missing since August 2004. He brought this information to the police and they believed they were dealing with a homicide. “48 Hours" correspondent Erin Moriarty reports. This classic "48 Hours" episode last aired on 7/9/2011. Watch all-new episodes of “48 Hours” on Saturdays, and stream on demand on Paramount+.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
What’s Next for the Menendez Brothers?
16-10-2024
What’s Next for the Menendez Brothers?
The Menendez Brothers have been serving life sentences for gunning down their parents in 1989, but on October 16, 2024, twenty family members, along with lawyer Mark Geragos addressed new evidence and asked for a resentencing. In this episode from March 2024, "48 Hours" contributor Natalie Morales reported on the new evidence in question.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Post Mortem | Where is Jermain Charlo?
15-10-2024
Post Mortem | Where is Jermain Charlo?
CBS News Correspondent Michelle Miller and 48 Hours Producer Marcie Spencer discuss the unsolved case of Jermain Charlo, an Indigenous woman from Montana who went missing in 2018. They share why law enforcement released crucial surveillance footage six years after Jermain’s disappearance and the spiritual encounters they had while reporting this case. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Where is Jermain Charlo?
14-10-2024
Where is Jermain Charlo?
Police release last known images of 23-year-old missing mom. Can this security camera video help reveal what happened to her? Michelle Miller reports. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
End of the Trail
10-10-2024
End of the Trail
In 2008, educator and artist, Carol Kennedy, was brutally beaten in her home outside Prescott, Ariz. Carol's ex-husband, stockbroker Steven DeMocker, became the chief suspect when police discovered he was struggling financially and had a toxic relationship with his ex-wife. DeMocker was arrested but court delays and the death of a judge would prolong the case for five years. DeMocker’s girlfriend, Renee Girard, then revealed critical information about his activities after Carol's death. “48 Hours" correspondent Maureen Maher reports. This classic "48 Hours" episode last aired on 2/28/2015. Watch all-new episodes of “48 Hours” on Saturdays, and stream on demand on Paramount+.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.