48 Hours
CBS News
SummaryStep into the dark and often complex world of true crime with 48 Hours, a long-running investigative series that goes beyond the headlines to uncover the truth behind some of the most baffling cases in modern history. Through immersive storytelling and rigorous journalism, the program tracks high-stakes murder trials, haunting cold cases, and the chilling intersection of digital anonymity and real-world violence. Whether it is exposing the dangers of dark web murder-for-hire schemes or navigating the legal minefield of no-body homicide trials, each episode offers a deep dive into the lives shattered by tragedy and the relentless pursuit of justice. What sets this podcast apart is its commitment to humanizing the victims while relentlessly questioning the system. You will hear directly from families waiting for answers, investigators piecing together microscopic forensic evidence, and correspondents who spend years peeling back layers of deception to reveal what really happened. Recurring themes of systemic failure, the trauma of the wrongfully accused, and the psychological games played by master manipulators provide a sobering look at the darker side of human nature. If you are looking for a show that respects the gravity of these stories while delivering gripping, investigative narratives, this is an essential listen for anyone dedicated to understanding the quest for accountability in the face of absolute darkness.
Updated Jul 7, 2026
Episodes
Find Yura: Manhunt on the Dark Web
A global investigation tracks down the elusive Dark Web mastermind behind a series of chilling murder-for-hire plots.
Verdict Soon in the Larry Millete Trial
Digital evidence and a trail of mysterious phone calls take center stage as the Larry Millete murder trial nears a verdict.
Grave Injustice
After spending twelve years on death row for a crime he did not commit, Anthony Graves fights for his exoneration.
Murder on the Red River
Family members and investigators search for the truth behind the 2002 disappearance and murder of Jennifer Harris.
Post Mortem | When Selonia Reed Never Came Home
Decades after Selonia Reed was found stabbed, a son confronts the possibility that his own father committed the crime.
When Selonia Reed Never Came Home
Decades after a mother was found murdered, new evidence finally exposes a husband and his accomplice.
The Texas Yogurt Shop Exonerations
Decades after the Yogurt Shop murders, four wrongly accused men are finally exonerated as the real killer is identified.
The Secret Life of Paige Birgfeld
A dedicated mother of three vanishes, exposing a secret life as an escort and a trail leading to a brutal killer.
The Pretender
A fugitive accused of murdering his wife and children assumes the identity of a disgraced journalist to hide in Mexico.
Post Mortem | Deceased Girls Don't Talk
A serial predator is brought to justice after the tragic overdose deaths of two women expose a pattern of assault.
Deceased Girls Don't Talk
Prosecutors argue David Pierce drugged and sexually assaulted two women who later died from the lethal combination.
Inside the Sentencing of the GIlgo Beach Serial Killer
Rex Heuermann faces life in prison as families of the Gilgo Beach victims deliver gut-wrenching final statements.
Daddy's Little Girl
A teenager stands trial for murder, arguing she shot her abusive father in a desperate act of self-defense.
The Last Take
A rising Hollywood starlet is murdered in 1977, leaving behind a mysterious diary and a trail of high-profile lovers.
Post Mortem | Angela Prichard's Fight for Her Life
After months of stalking and police inaction, Angela Pritchard was murdered by her estranged husband despite legal orders.
Angela Prichard's Fight for Her Life
Angela Pritchard spent months living in terror before her estranged husband hunted her down and murdered her at work.
The Au Pair Affair: Banfield Sentenced to Life
Former IRS agent Brendon Banfield is sentenced to life for a deadly scheme to frame a man for his wife's murder.
Defending DJ
The parents of DJ Henry fight to clear their son’s name after a police officer fatally shot him during a traffic stop.
Redemption Song
A son seeks justice for his mother twenty-six years after her cold case murder finally leads to a shocking conviction.
Post Mortem | The Plot to Kill Alyssa Burkett
Holly Elkins orchestrated a deadly stalking plot, manipulating her boyfriend into murdering his ex-partner in Texas.
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