Episode Guide
Season 35
Episode Guide
Gabby Petito: The Untold Story
S35
E1
“48 Hours” explores Gabby Petito’s final days and the missed warning signs that might have saved her. "48 Hours" contributor Jericka Duncan reports.
The Shooting of Lauren Kanarek
S35
E2
Did social media posts drive an Olympic horseman to shoot his own student? "48 Hours" contributor Nikki Battiste reports.
A Man with a Past
S35
E3
A young woman vanishes. The prime suspect has a criminal past — he murdered his parents when he was a child. Did he kill again? "48 Hours" correspondent Peter Van Sant reports.
Death Hits Home: The Hargan Killings
S35
E4
Megan Hargan was suspected of killing her mother and sister. Her defense had an unusual theory: her sister was the one who pulled the trigger – with her toe. "48 Hours" correspondent Peter Van Sant reports. | EDITOR'S NOTE: On Nov. 9, 2022, a judge overturned Megan Hargan's double murder conviction, citing juror misconduct. The ruling came after a juror tried to reenact Helen Hargan's shooting using a rifle, and during deliberations told other jurors that the defense's theory of the case was not possible. On Sept. 22, 2023, a jury found Megan Hargan guilty of two counts of first-degree murder for the shooting deaths of her mother Pamela and sister Helen in 2017.
The Disappearance of Kristin Smart
S35
E6
A college student attends a party and is never seen again. A fellow student is long suspected of her murder. 26 years later – a jury speaks. "48 Hours" contributor Jonathan Vigliotti reports.
The Kidnapping of Schanda Handley
S35
E7
A daughter watches in horror as her mother is kidnapped from their home by intruders posing as deliverymen. "CBS Mornings" lead national correspondent David Begnaud reports for "48 Hours."
The Psychiatrist and the Selfie
S35
E8
A psychiatrist faces judgment after she’s accused of brainwashing her cousin to kill. "48 Hours" correspondent Peter Van Sant has the latest on the case.
The Snapchat Clue
S35
E9
When his parents disappear, Chandler Halderson’s social media helps investigators unravel the case. "48 Hours" correspondent Erin Moriarty reports. (Editor's note: In April 2023, two of Chandler Halderson's convictions related to hiding his parents' remains were vacated on procedural grounds. Halderson continues to serve a life sentence with no possibility of parole for the murder and dismemberment of his parents.)
The "Unsolvable" Murder of Roxanne Wood
S35
E10
How a DNA “detective,” an undercover cop and a cast-off cigarette butt helped catch a killer. "48 Hours" correspondent Peter Van Sant reports.
What Happened to the Perfect Child?
S35
E11
After a young girl is adopted from Russia, her American parents come to believe she is capable of murder and return her. Years later, "48 Hours" contributor Troy Roberts learns her surprising story.
Last Seen in Breckenridge
S35
E12
In 1982 the bodies of Annette Schnee and Bobbie Jo Oberholtzer were found outside a luxe ski town. A man rescued from a snowdrift the night of the murders turned out to be their killer. "48 Hours" contributor Natalie Morales reports
The Case Against Michael Politte
S35
E13
At 14 he was accused and later convicted of murdering his mother. But he claims he knows who the real killer is and he’s still out there. "48 Hours" correspondent Erin Moriarty reports.
The Betrayal of Linda Slaten
S35
E14
After a young mother is murdered, her son unknowingly hangs the killer's photo on his wall. "48 Hours" contributor Jim Axelrod reports.
The Tree that Helped Solve a Murder
S35
E15
When a young mother disappears, DNA from a tree helps lead to her killer. "48 Hours" correspondent Peter Van Sant reports.
Chasing Catherine Shelton (Part 1)
S35
E16
A journalist finds herself in a game of cat and mouse with a skilled former attorney dogged by mayhem and suspicions of murder. Why do bad things happen to the men in Catherine Shelton’s life? "48 Hours" contributor Jenna Jackson reports.
Chasing Catherine Shelton (Part 2)
S35
E17
A journalist finds herself in a game of cat and mouse with a skilled former attorney dogged by mayhem and suspicions of murder. Why do bad things happen to the men in Catherine Shelton’s life? Follow "48 Hours" contributor Jenna Jackson's quest for answers.
The Circleville Letters
S35
E18
An anonymous letter writer threatens to expose a town’s rumored secrets. Is anyone safe? "48 Hours" correspondent Erin Moriarty reports. (This episode is from Dec. 24, 2022).
The Idaho Student Murders
S35
E19
Four college students are found stabbed to death in their home. Police say the suspect had studied the criminal mind. "48 Hours" correspondent Peter Van Sant reports.
Melissa Turner's Closing Act
S35
E20
A cosplay actor finds herself in the spotlight when she's accused of murdering her boyfriend. Can she convince a jury it was self-defense? "48 Hours" correspondent Erin Moriarty reports.
A Killer in the Family Tree
S35
E21
When a woman uploads her DNA to a genealogy website, authorities show up at her door. Is there a double murderer in her family tree? "48 Hours" correspondent Erin Moriarty reports.
The Daughters Who Disappeared
S35
E22
In 1997 four families are shattered when their daughters go missing. As they grieve, one man claims to have answers. Can he be trusted? "48 Hours" correspondent Erin Moriarty reports on the final chapter of a case she started covering more than two decades ago.
What Ally Kostial Didn’t Know
S35
E23
A college student's troubling text messages lead investigators to her killer. "48 Hours" contributor Michelle Miller reports.
The Death of an Officer's Wife
S35
E24
Amanda Perrault died of a gunshot wound to the head. The unusual position of her body raised questions about who pulled the trigger. "48 Hours" contributor Anne-Marie Green reports.
The Station Nightclub Fire: Who's Responsible?
S35
E25
Club owners opened up to "48 Hours" for the first time after deadly fire killed 100. Contributor Jim Axelrod reports.
The Kidnapping of Michelle and Breea Renee
S35
E26
A mother is forced to rob a bank to save her daughter’s life, then her abductor falsely claims the mother was in on the crime. "48 Hours" contributor Tracy Smith reports.
The Brighton Ax Murder
S35
E27
A young mother is killed in her bed, her toddler unharmed. Unsolved for 40 years, how the unusual crime scene helped close the case. "48 Hours" correspondent Erin Moriarty reports.
The Trial of Alex Murdaugh
S35
E29
"48 Hours" explores the double life of a once prominent lawyer and his stunning fall from grace. Murdaugh is now an admitted drug addict, thief and convicted murderer. "48 Hours" contributor Nikki Battiste reports.
The Poisonous Wife
S35
E28
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.
What Angelina Saw
S35
E30
A young girl peeks out of her bedroom to see blood on the floor and her mother in distress. As an adult she looks back on a night that changed her life. "48 Hours" correspondent Peter Van Sant reports.
Remembering the Chowchilla Kidnapping
S35
E31
Twenty-six school children were abducted by three men and buried alive in a trailer. Inside their daring escape. "48 Hours" contributor David Begnaud reports.
The Mysterious Death of Tiffiney Crawford
S35
E32
A young mother found dead in her car. Could she have shot herself twice? "48 Hours" contributor David Begnaud reports.
Katrina Brownlee: The Good Cop
S35
E33
Her ex-fiancé — an officer with a badge — nearly killed her. She says police failed to protect her, so she got her own badge. "CBS Saturday Morning" co-host and "48 Hours" contributor Michelle Miller reports.
Kassanndra's Secret
S35
E34
A young woman vanishes. Eerie surveillance video captures a man in a hat. Investigators learn the two are linked by a secret. “48 Hours” contributor Natalie Morales reports.
Christy and Hilda's Last Dance
S35
E35
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.
CASE UPDATE: On Feb. 4, 2025, David Pearce was found guilty of first-degree murder in the deaths of Christy Giles and Hilda Marcela Cabrales. Jurors also found Pearce guilty of seven counts of sexual assault for prior charges. The case against Brandt Osborn was declared a mistrial by the judge after jurors were deadlocked on a verdict.
Crosley Green's Hard Time
S35
E36
He was free for two years and then sent back to prison for a murder he swears he didn't commit. Yet Green still has faith he'll see his loved ones again. "48 Hours" correspondent Erin Moriarty has the latest on the case.
Alisa Mathewson's Night Terrors
S35
E37
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.
Lamar Johnson: Standing in Truth
S35
E38
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.
Eric Smith: Gambling on a Killer
S35
E39
When he was 13 years old, he committed an unthinkable crime. 28 years later, Smith is out on parole. What’s next for him? "48 Hours" contributor Jim Axelrod reports.
Where is Diana Duve?
S35
E40
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.
Lori Vallow Daybell: Guilty
S35
E41
A jury in Idaho found Lori Vallow Daybell guilty on all charges, including the murders of her two children and conspiracy to commit murder in the death of her husband's first wife. "48 Hours" contributor Jonathan Vigliotti takes you inside the case that gripped the nation.
The Plot to Kill Jamie Faith
S35
E42
An airline manager is shot dead while walking his dog. Who was the puppet master plotting his murder? "48 Hours" correspondent Peter Van Sant reports.
A Stabbing in Colts Neck
S35
E43
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.
Gabby Petito: The Untold Story
S35
E44
"48 Hours” explores Gabby Petito’s final days and the missed warning signs that might have saved her. "48 Hours" contributor Jericka Duncan reports.
Death Hits Home: The Hargan Killings
S35
E45
Megan Hargan was suspected of killing her mother and sister. Her defense had an unusual theory: her sister was the one who pulled the trigger – with her toe. "48 Hours" correspondent Peter Van Sant reports. | EDITOR'S NOTE: On Sept. 22, 2023, a jury found Megan Hargan guilty of two counts of first-degree murder for the shooting deaths of her mother Pamela and sister Helen in 2017.
The Case of the Poison Cheesecake
S35
E46
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.
"The Dexter Killer"
S35
E47
Inside the mind of murderer Mark Twitchell. Newly revealed letters from the man police say wanted to be like fictional serial killer Dexter. "48 Hours" contributor Troy Roberts reports.
The Shooting of Lauren Kanarek
S35
E48
Did social media posts drive an Olympic horseman to shoot his own student? "48 Hours" contributor Nikki Battiste reports.
“Please Don’t Tell”
S35
E49
Twin sisters say they were attacked by a Black man. Are they telling the truth or hiding a family secret? "48 Hours" contributor David Begnaud reports.
The Strange Death of Professor Shockley
S35
E50
A respected professor dies in a hot tub. Two friends are at the scene. Only one survives to tell the tale. "48 Hours" contributor Jonathan Vigliotti reports.
A Man with a Past
S35
E51
A young woman vanishes. The prime suspect has a criminal past — he murdered his parents when he was a child. Did he kill again? "48 Hours" correspondent Peter Van Sant reports.