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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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- 2 days ago28 min
The Toll of Jury Duty: The Lindsay Clancy Trial
A juror from the Lindsay Clancy trial shares how weeks of graphic testimony, emotional evidence, and the weight of deliberations continued to affect life for jurors outside the courtroom. Psychiatrist Michelle DiBlasi expands on the mental cost of jury duty with CBS News correspondent Shanelle Kaul, discussing juror stress, vicarious trauma, and why, for some, the effects of a trial can linger long after it ends.
- 3 days ago41 min
Gone
Michelle Warner had been living with her ex-boyfriend, Mark Castellano, when she vanished in 2012. Castellano claimed she stormed out after a fight, leaving behind their three-year-old son. Castellano was interviewed by Dr. Phil McGraw on his daytime talk show regarding Michelle's disappearance. He later told police a much different version of events. "48 Hours" correspondent Tracy Smith reports. This classic "48 Hours" episode last aired on 4/2/2016. Watch all-new episodes of “48 Hours” on Saturdays and stream on demand on Paramount+.
- 4 days ago37 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+.
- 5 days ago20 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.
- 6 days agonarrative40 min5-min read
Tracker Dakota Black On The Hunt
This episode follows the harrowing investigation into the murder of Mikayla Miave, a beloved Oklahoma teacher and foster mother, whose disappearance and death exposed a web of domestic abuse, deception, and calculated cover-up by her husband, Frank Byers. The case is defined by the relentless pursuit of justice by Lieutenant Dakota Black, a tracker and detective whose personal connection to the victim fueled one of the most emotionally charged cases of her career.
- 1 weeks agonarrative40 min5-min read
Showdown in the Bedroom
The episode examines the tragic and complex case of Charlene Hill, who shot and killed her husband Danny Hill in 2006, claiming self-defense after decades of abuse, but facing accusations of murder driven by financial motives. The story unfolds through courtroom drama, forensic disputes, and family betrayal, culminating in a last-second plea deal that spared her prison time by mere seconds.
- 1 weeks agonarrative40 min5-min read
Caged Kids
This episode of 48 Hours Investigates examines the complex and often tragic consequences of trying juveniles as adults, spotlighting three young offenders — Josh Phillips, Sean Pica, and Lisa Warzeca — whose lives were irrevocably altered by violent crimes committed in adolescence, and Rebecca Hopfer, a teenager convicted of killing her newborn. The episode questions whether society should offer second chances to youth who committed grave crimes, emphasizing themes of redemption, trauma, and systemic failure.
- 1 weeks agonarrative25 min4-min read
Lindsay Clancy Mistrial: Reddington Weighs In
A mistrial was declared in the Massachusetts case against Lindsay Clancy, who is accused of killing her three children, after a jury deadlocked despite 36 hours of deliberation. The case has ignited national debate over postpartum psychosis, mental health, and justice, with no clear resolution in sight.
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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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