Episode Guide
Season 36
Episode Guide
The Case of the Black Swan (Part 2)
S36
E74
Sep 8, 2024
For the first time, the former ballerina dubbed "The Black Swan” tells her story of why she shot and killed her estranged husband. Contributor Jim Axelrod reports in the second part of a two-part "48 Hours."
The Case of the Black Swan (Part 1)
S36
E73
Sep 8, 2024
A former ballerina shoots her husband. Did she kill to save herself or was it out of spite? Contributor Jim Axelrod reports in part one of a two-part "48 Hours."
Andreen McDonald: A Millionaire Vanishes
S36
E72
Aug 25, 2024
How a yellow hammer nailed a suspect in the case of a missing businesswoman. "48 Hours" correspondent Peter Van Sant reports.
Missing Marsha
S36
E71
Aug 25, 2024
When a woman vanishes and misses a hair appointment, her hairdresser becomes the driving force to find out did she leave her husband or is she dead? "48 Hours" correspondent Peter Van Sant investigates.
The Snapchat Clue
S36
E70
Aug 18, 2024
When his parents disappear, Chandler Halderson’s social media helps investigators unravel the case. "48 Hours" correspondent Erin Moriarty reports.
"The Dexter Killer"
S36
E69
Aug 18, 2024
Inside the mind of murderer Mark Twitchell — letters from the man police say wanted to be like fictional serial killer Dexter. "48 Hours" contributor Troy Roberts reports.
Death at the Front Door: Who Shot Heidi Firkus?
S36
E68
Aug 11, 2024
A frantic 911 call captures the sound of a gunshot as a couple reports a break-in. How did the intruder disappear? "48 Hours" contributor Jamie Yuccas reports.
What Happened in Apartment 4C?
S36
E67
Aug 11, 2024
When a man goes missing, his friends turn to social media to track his final hours. What they learn is horrific. "48 Hours" correspondent Erin Moriarty investigates.
The Poisonous Wife
S36
E66
Aug 4, 2024
A star snake breeder is murdered. Turns out the human closest to him was more cold-blooded than any snake. "48 Hours" correspondent Peter Van Sant reports.
Cold-Blooded Killer
S36
E65
Aug 4, 2024
A father goes hunting in a Florida lake and vanishes. Many thought he was eaten by alligators - not his mother. Seventeen years later, stunning courtroom revelations: it was murder. "48 Hours"correspondent Richard Schlesinger reports.
Stephen Smith: A Death in Murdaugh Country
S36
E64
Jul 28, 2024
New evidence discovered after Murdaugh murders reignites a cold case. "48 Hours" obtains findings of independent forensic experts. CBS News national correspondent Nikki Battiste reports.
Solve this case: Who killed Kay Wenal?
S36
E63
Jul 28, 2024
Help solve a murder case: a former model brutally killed in her Georgia home. Someone out there knows something ... is it you? "48 Hours" correspondent Erin Moriarty investigates.
The Plot to Kill Dr. Sievers
S36
E62
Jul 21, 2024
Did a Florida man hire a look-a-like to kill his wife? A GPS leads police right to the hit man’s door. "48 Hours" correspondent Erin Moriarty reports.
The Devil's Twin
S36
E61
Jul 21, 2024
A young mother is dead and identical twin brothers are the suspects. Did studying TV crime shows help them come close to pulling off the perfect crime? "48 Hours" correspondent Erin Moriarty reports.
Blood in the Sand
S36
E60
Jul 7, 2024
Two teens killed on the same California beach six years apart. DNA on one of the victims leads to two suspects -- one of them worked for the police. "48 Hours" correspondent Richard Schlesinger investigates.
Murder on the Cape
S36
E59
Jul 7, 2024
"48 Hours" has covered the case of A-list fashion writer Christa Worthington, murdered on Cape Cod, since 2006. The man convicted of killing her continues to fight for his freedom. Correspondent Susan Spencer reports.
The Night of the Idaho Student Murders
S36
E58
Jun 30, 2024
The family of murdered student Kaylee Goncalves says they may have uncovered a connection between the suspect, their daughter, and Madison "Maddie" Mogen. "48 Hours" correspondent Peter Van Sant reports.
Fighting for Aniah
S36
E57
Jun 30, 2024
College student Aniah Blanchard had a deep fear of being kidnapped. When she disappears, UFC fighter Walt Harris battles for justice for his stepdaughter. CBS News special correspondent James Brown reports for "48 Hours."
Jade Janks and the Secret Photos
S36
E56
Jun 23, 2024
A woman discovers explicit photos of herself on her stepfather’s computer. Soon after, he’s found dead. Jade is a likely suspect, but did she do it? "48 Hours" correspondent Tracy Smith reports.
The Pact
S36
E55
Jun 23, 2024
A 15-year-old boy goes to a dance and never returns. Teen killers keep a secret for 40 years – until one of them cracks. "48 Hours" correspondent Richard Schlesinger reports.
The Gilgo Beach Serial Killings
S36
E54
Jun 16, 2024
The bound bodies of four women are found along a desolate stretch of beach. Disturbing new details about the architect police say is a serial killer. "48 Hours" correspondent Erin Moriarty reports.
Hannibal Unmasked
S36
E53
Jun 16, 2024
"48 Hours:" Three young women murdered and the hunt for a serial killer named Hannibal. Harold Dow reports.
Who Wanted Nicki Lenway Dead?
S36
E52
Jun 9, 2024
A crime scene investigator is gunned down in broad daylight. The harrowing scene is captured on surveillance video. Who pulled the trigger? "48 Hours" correspondent Erin Moriarty reports.
Sole Survivor
S36
E51
Jun 9, 2024
A young girl plays dead to live through a shooting that destroyed her family -- and describes her remarkable story of survival. "48 Hours" correspondent Erin Moriarty reports.
The Game Show and the Murder
S36
E50
Jun 2, 2024
When Becky Bliefnick was murdered, an answer her husband gave on "Family Feud" years earlier raised eyebrows. "48 Hours" correspondent Erin Moriarty reports.
Rodney Alcala: The Killing Game
S36
E49
Jun 2, 2024
A photographer who was on "The Dating Game" became one of the nation's deadliest serial killers. Eight years after "48 Hours"' first report, new victims emerge. Correspondent Peter Van Sant reports.
The Fenn Treasure
S36
E48
May 26, 2024
Millionaire Forrest Fenn hid a gold-filled chest somewhere in the Rockies and wrote a poem with cryptic clues. Tens of thousands searched for it and five people died trying. A story of obsession. "CBS Mornings" co-host Tony Dokoupil reports for "48 Hours."
The Circleville Letters
S36
E47
May 26, 2024
An anonymous letter writer threatens to expose a town’s rumored secrets. Is anyone safe? "48 Hours" correspondent Erin Moriarty reports.
The Puzzling Death of Susann Sills
S36
E46
May 19, 2024
The wife of a fertility doctor is found dead at the bottom of a staircase. Did her dogs play a role in her death or was the scene staged to cover a murder? "48 Hours" correspondent Tracy Smith reports.
The Day My Mother Vanished
S36
E45
May 12, 2024
When her mother disappears, 7-year-old Nicki Bates begins a lifelong search to find her and bring her killer to justice. "48 Hours" correspondent Peter Van Sant reports.
A Stabbing in Colts Neck
S36
E44
May 12, 2024
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.
The Detective's Wife
S36
E43
May 5, 2024
Police investigate one of their own when a detective becomes a suspect in the shooting death of his wife. "48 Hours" contributor Nikki Battiste reports.
Kristen Trickle: Autopsy of the Mind
S36
E42
Apr 28, 2024
A Kansas woman is found dying from a gunshot wound. Evidence at the scene doesn’t add up, so a prosecutor gets creative. "48 Hours" correspondent Erin Moriarty reports.
The Case of the Poison Cheesecake
S36
E41
Apr 28, 2024
Viktoria Nasyrova is accused of using cheesecake as a murder weapon. Her motive was to steal the identity of Olga, who looks a lot like her. "48 Hours" correspondent Peter Van Sant reports.
Death by Eye Drops
S36
E40
Apr 21, 2024
A caregiver is accused of poisoning her friend with eye drops. She says investigators got it wrong. "48 Hours" contributor Jericka Duncan reports.
The Disappearance of Maddi Kingsbury
S36
E39
Apr 14, 2024
When a young Minnesota mother goes missing, her sister turns to TikTok for help. "48 Hours" correspondent Peter Van Sant reports.
Where is Diana Duve?
S36
E38
Apr 14, 2024
When a woman disappears with her boyfriend, investigators learn he was entrusted with millions at his bank job, but he also told outlandish lies about who he was. "48 Hours" contributor Michelle Miller reports.
The Conspiracy to Murder Jennifer Dulos
S36
E37
Apr 7, 2024
A mother of five disappears. A look inside the conspiracy to kill her. "48 Hours" correspondent Erin Moriarty reports.
The Troubled Case Against Jane Dorotik
S36
E36
Mar 31, 2024
A woman convicted of murdering her husband discovers serious problems with some key evidence used against her at trial. "48 Hours" correspondent Erin Moriarty reports.
Who Poisoned Angela Craig?
S36
E35
Mar 24, 2024
A mother of six becomes deathly ill with unusual symptoms. Investigators suspect she was murdered with a poison protein shake."48 Hours" contributor Natalie Morales reports.
Lamar Johnson: Standing in Truth
S36
E34
Mar 17, 2024
A man gets his life back after spending 28 years in prison for a crime he did not commit. "48 Hours" investigates and is there as Johnson is freed in time to walk his daughter down the aisle. Correspondent Erin Moriarty reports.
The Monica Sementilli Affair
S36
E33
Mar 10, 2024
When a renowned hairstylist is killed poolside, investigators look at his wife. Was her alleged affair with her racquetball coach a motive for murder? "48 Hours" contributor Michelle Miller reports.
The Menendez Brothers’ Fight for Freedom
S36
E32
Mar 3, 2024
The Menendez brothers were given life sentences for gunning down their own parents. Now they’re hoping new evidence could reopen the case. "48 Hours" contributor Natalie Morales reports.
The People v. Kouri Richins
S36
E31
Feb 25, 2024
When her husband is found dead of an apparent overdose, Kouri Richins writes a children's book about grief. Soon after she’s charged with his murder. "48 Hours" contributor Natalie Morales reports.
Alisa Mathewson's Night Terrors
S36
E30
Feb 25, 2024
A woman is attacked in her sleep and kidnapped by her estranged husband. The dramatic story of her captivity and rescue. "48 Hours" correspondent Peter Van Sant reports.
The Assassination of Jeff German
S36
E29
Feb 18, 2024
A Las Vegas journalist is stabbed to death while investigating claims a boss was toxic. Did his reporting make him a target? "48 Hours" correspondent Peter Van Sant reports. [CASE UPDATE: On Oct. 16, 2024, public administrator Robert Telles was sentenced to serve at least 28 years in Nevada state prison for killing investigative journalist Jeff German. A judge invoked sentencing enhancements for elements including use of a deadly weapon, lying in wait and the age of the reporter to add eight years to the minimum 20-year sentence that a jury set in August after finding Telles guilty of murder.]
Justice for Amie Harwick
S36
E28
Feb 11, 2024
Amie Harwick's roommate speaks out about trying to save her and helping to convict her killer. "48 Hours" correspondent Erin Moriarty reports.
Christy and Hilda's Last Dance
S36
E27
Feb 11, 2024
After a night out, two women were dumped outside hospitals by masked men. Were the men good Samaritans or did they play a role in the women’s deaths? "48 Hours" contributor Jonathan Vigliotti reports.
Who Took Our Dad? The Abduction of Ray Wright
S36
E26
Feb 4, 2024
A family man abruptly vanishes. Police tie his disappearance to a monstrous plot for revenge. "48 Hours" contributor Natalie Morales reports.
Capturing Moriah Wilson’s Killer
S36
E25
Jan 28, 2024
A promising young athlete is murdered. Her suspected killer disappears and an international manhunt by U.S. Marshals begins. “48 Hours” contributor Jonathan Vigliotti reports.