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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. 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.
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- Today37 min
The Lost Daughter
In 1989, college student Tiffany Sessions seemed to disappear without a trace. A massive search was launched, driven in part by her father, but it turned up nothing. Over three decades later, investigators and her family are still searching for answers. "48 Hours" correspondent Tracy Smith reports. This classic "48 Hours" episode last aired on 8/8/2015. Watch all-new episodes of “48 Hours” on Saturdays and stream on demand on Paramount+.
- Yesterday20 min
Post Mortem | Justine's Voice for Justice
CBS News Correspondent Natalie Morales and 48 Hours Producer Gayane Keshishyan Mendez cover the 2003 murder of Justine Vanderschoot. They discuss the isolated area where Justine’s body was found, how this case affected them as mothers, and why Justine’s family continues to fight to keep her convicted murderers in prison. This episode last aired on 2/18/25.
- 2 days agonarrative41 min6-min read
Justine's Voice for Justice
The episode chronicles the harrowing 2003 murder of 17-year-old Justine Vandershoot in Auburn, California, and the decades-long fight for justice by her family, as one of her convicted killers seeks to overturn his conviction under evolving state laws. The story is a chilling examination of teen dating violence, manipulation, and a legal system that forces victims’ families to relive trauma.
- 5 days agonarrative24 min4-min read
Inside D4vd's Preliminary Hearing in Murder Case
The podcast episode covers the preliminary hearing in the high-profile murder case against musician D4vd, who is accused of killing and dismembering 14-year-old Celeste Rivas Hernandez, with disturbing evidence including digital footprints, forensic findings, and alleged sexual abuse emerging in court. The case has drawn national attention due to D4vd’s rising fame and the graphic nature of the crime.
- 6 days agonarrative38 min8-min read
Expert Witness
This episode of 48 Hours investigates the fallibility of expert witness testimony in the American justice system, centering on the case of Jim Richardson, wrongfully convicted of murder and rape due to fabricated forensic evidence by state expert Fred Zane. The story reveals how one discredited expert may have helped convict dozens of innocent people, raising urgent questions about trust, accountability, and reform in forensic science.
- 1 weeks agonarrative40 min6-min read
Casey Anthony: Judgment Day
The episode examines the explosive 2011 trial of Casey Anthony, who was acquitted of murdering her two-year-old daughter Caylee, despite overwhelming public outrage and damning circumstantial evidence. The verdict shocked the nation, reigniting debates about justice, media influence, and the burden of proof.
- 1 weeks agonarrative20 min5-min read
Post Mortem | The Footprint Evidence
The episode explores the 1993 murder of Jeannie Childs, a 35-year-old sex worker in Minnesota who was stabbed over 60 times, and how advances in investigative genetic genealogy led to the 2019 arrest of Jerry Westrom, a local businessman. Despite the lack of a clear motive and contested forensic evidence, Westrom was convicted of first-degree murder in 2022, offering her family long-delayed closure.
- 1 weeks agonarrative40 min6-min read
The Footprint Evidence
The 2022 trial and conviction of Jerry Westrom for the 1993 murder of Jeannie Childs, a violent crime that remained unsolved for over two decades, hinged on DNA and bloody bare footprints found at the scene — evidence that ultimately led to a first-degree murder conviction despite lingering questions and alternate suspects.
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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. 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.
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