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True Crime

“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. Listen to a new “48 Hours” episode every Monday and then go deeper into the case on Tuesdays with the immersive “Post Mortem” series — 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. Also available on the 48 Hours YouTube channel. Plus, every Wednesday and Thursday, we’ll revisit a classic “48 Hours” episode. Get ad-free access to "48 Hours" podcasts by subscribing to 48 Hours+ on Apple Podcasts: https://apple.co/4aEgENo.

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United States

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True Crime

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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. Listen to a new “48 Hours” episode every Monday and then go deeper into the case on Tuesdays with the immersive “Post Mortem” series — 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. Also available on the 48 Hours YouTube channel. Plus, every Wednesday and Thursday, we’ll revisit a classic “48 Hours” episode. Get ad-free access to "48 Hours" podcasts by subscribing to 48 Hours+ on Apple Podcasts: https://apple.co/4aEgENo.

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English


Episodes
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The Informer

2/5/2026
What do you do if you find out your best friends got away with murder? That's the question Jason Weir faced in 2002 when a friend confided in him that the death of an elderly woman, ruled an accident, was actually a case of murder. “48 Hours" Correspondent Susan Spencer reports. This classic "48 Hours" episode last aired on 9/30/2006. Watch all-new episodes of “48 Hours” on Saturdays, and stream on demand on Paramount+. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Duration:00:46:33

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Post Mortem | The Sneak Attack on Katlyn Lyon

2/4/2026
48 Hours correspondents Anne-Marie Green and Erin Moriarty discuss the murder of Katlyn Lyon Montgomery and why her family turned to TikTok to demand justice. They explore why the case evolved from a possible drug overdose to a homicide investigation and why police first suspected Katlyn’s roommate. Erin also shares what it was like to be in the courtroom. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Duration:00:25:51

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Inside the Banfield Trial: Guilty Verdict

2/3/2026
Brendan Banfield has been found guilty of the murder of his wife Christine Banfield and another man Joseph Ryan inside the Banfield's northern Virginia home in 2023. 48 Hours correspondent Anne-Marie Green speaks with 48 Hours producer Michelle Sigona about Banfield’s decision to take the stand after his former lover and family au pair, Juliana Peres Magalhães, detailed an elaborate catfishing scheme meant to lure Joseph Ryan to the Banfield home and make it look like he stabbed Christine. Banfield was also found guilty of child endangerment and use of a firearm. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Duration:00:29:53

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The Sneak Attack On Katlyn Lyon

2/2/2026
A mother goes viral on TikTok demanding justice for her murdered daughter. Erin Moriarty reports. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Duration:00:45:20

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Point Blank

1/29/2026
In 2003, investigators were convinced that Traci Rhode had staged her husband’s suicide to get out of a troubled marriage and avoid a contentious divorce. After two frustrating years, they finally charged her with murder. But would a jury believe this loving mother was also a cold-blooded killer? “48 Hours" Correspondent Harold Dow reports. This classic "48 Hours" episode last aired on 3/21/2009. Watch all-new episodes of “48 Hours” on Saturdays, and stream on demand on Paramount+. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Duration:00:45:57

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Fateful Connection

1/28/2026
Amy Hurst and Wendy Huggy did not know each other, but they both went missing in Florida in 1982. Both cases languished for decades until Detective Lisa Schoneman, a member of the cold case unit, stepped in and a new investigation began. “48 Hours" Correspondent Susan Spencer reports. This classic "48 Hours" episode last aired on 8/16/2014. Watch all-new episodes of “48 Hours” on Saturdays, and stream on demand on Paramount+. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Duration:00:44:25

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Post Mortem | The Mother I Wish I Knew

1/27/2026
48 Hours correspondents Anne-Marie Green and Natalie Morales discuss the 1988 murder of Debe Atrops, a young Oregon mother found strangled in the trunk of her car. They examine early red flags pointing to her estranged husband, Bob Atrops, the evidence presented at trial 37 years later, and how their daughter, Rhianna, maintains that her father is innocent. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Duration:00:26:12

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The Mother I Wish I Knew

1/26/2026
A mother goes viral on TikTok demanding justice for her murdered daughter. Natalie Morales reports. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Duration:00:45:25

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The McGuire Diaries

1/22/2026
In May of 2004, Bill McGuire’s dismembered body was found in three suitcases in Chesapeake Bay. His wife, Melanie, was charged with murder but maintains her innocence. She agreed to share a behind-the-scenes video diary for "48 Hours." “48 Hours" Correspondent Maureen Maher reports. This classic "48 Hours" episode last aired on 2/23/2008. Watch all-new episodes of “48 Hours” on Saturdays, and stream on demand on Paramount+. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Duration:00:45:36

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Millionaire Manhunt

1/21/2026
When Lita Sullivan opened her door to accept a gift of a dozen roses, she had no idea it would be the last thing she would ever do. The man with the flowers shot her dead. Her husband, millionaire Jim Sullivan, became the primary suspect. Her murder would remain unsolved for years until two unlikely witnesses finally stepped forward. “48 Hours" Correspondent Susan Spencer reports. This classic "48 Hours" episode last aired on 7/21/2007. Watch all-new episodes of “48 Hours” on Saturdays, and stream on demand on Paramount+. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Duration:00:45:35

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Post Mortem | Melissa Rocuba’s Final Moments

1/20/2026
48 Hours correspondents Natalie Morales and Anne-Marie Green discuss the 2013 killing of Melissa Rocuba that went unsolved for nearly nine years. They discuss new information retrieved from old evidence that led to the arrest of Melissa’s husband, Bruno, and the conflicted feelings their daughters have about their father today. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Duration:00:24:36

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Melissa Rocuba's Final Moments

1/19/2026
A woman dies after an “accidental” shooting in her bedroom. Eight years later surveillance audio upends the case. Anne-Marie Green reports. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Duration:00:45:32

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Inside The Banfield Trial: Au Pair Testifies

1/16/2026
Brendan Banfield is on trial for the murder of his wife Christine and another man, Joseph Ryan -- but it’s the family au-pair’s role that has drawn attention in court this week as she testified against him. Juliana Peres Magalhães, who was romantically involved with Banfield, detailed an elaborate catfishing scheme meant to lure Ryan to the Banfield home and make it look like he stabbed Christine. Magalhães pleaded guilty to involuntary manslaughter in the murder of Joseph Ryan and is now cooperating with the government. In a special episode, 48 Hours correspondent Anne-Marie Green breaks down the latest developments in the trial with 48 Hours producer Michelle Sigona. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Duration:00:26:35

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Burden of Proof

1/15/2026
On January 18, 1997, Beverly Watson disappeared and her husband, Jim, became a prime suspect in the case. There was virtually no evidence: no witness, no body, and no proof that Beverley was even dead. But police noticed that Jim was wearing makeup to conceal what appeared to be scratches on his face. “48 Hours" Correspondent Harold Dow reports. This classic "48 Hours" episode last aired on 5/28/2005. Watch all-new episodes of “48 Hours” on Saturdays, and stream on demand on Paramount+. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Duration:00:44:00

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Live to Tell: The Year We Disappeared

1/14/2026
In 1979, police officer John Busby was shot in the face as he sat in his car. He barely survived and as he lay in the hospital he wrote his family a note saying he knew who did it. John and his family went into hiding but for years afterward lived in fear that the killer would strike again. This classic "48 Hours" episode last aired on 12/28/2013. Watch all-new episodes of “48 Hours” on Saturdays, and stream on demand on Paramount+. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Duration:00:44:38

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Post Mortem | The Gaslighting of Hannah Pettey

1/13/2026
48 Hours correspondents Natalie Morales and Anne-Marie Green discuss the survivor story of Hannah Pettey, a young mother from Alabama who was poisoned with lead. They discuss why police first suspected both Hannah’s mother and her husband, Brian, why Hannah believes Brian had attempted to previously kill her in a car crash, and her incredible recovery. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Duration:00:25:38

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The Gaslighting of Hannah Pettey

1/12/2026
When a young woman nearly dies from poisoning, investigators focus on the two people she trusted the most. Anne-Marie Green reports. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Duration:00:44:56

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Walking Free

1/8/2026
When former state trooper David Camm was accused of killing his family, it was just the start of his long journey through the courts. After three trials and two convictions overturned, he was a free man. But ex-convict, Charles Boney, aimed at putting the murder weapon in the former cop’s hands. “48 Hours" Correspondent Richard Schlesinger reports. This classic "48 Hours" episode last aired on 8/2/2014. Watch all-new episodes of “48 Hours” on Saturdays, and stream on demand on Paramount+. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Duration:00:44:17

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The Usual Suspect

1/7/2026
When Tina Caronna was found dead in the back seat of her car, everyone assumed it was a random crime, perhaps a carjacking gone wrong. But by the time of Tina’s funeral, whispers were swirling around Memphis that the real killer wasn’t a stranger at all, but someone much closer to home. “48 Hours" Correspondent Maureen Maher reports. This classic "48 Hours" episode last aired on 9/7/2013. Watch all-new episodes of “48 Hours” on Saturdays, and stream on demand on Paramount+. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Duration:00:45:53

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Post Mortem | Coached To Kill

1/6/2026
48 Hours Correspondent Natalie Morales and 48 Hours Correspondent Anne-Marie Green discuss the case of Shea Briar and the three women involved in his murder. They explore the unusual dynamics among the defendants, who was the mastermind, and Anne-Marie’s visit to the remote bridge where Shea was shot. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Duration:00:22:10