48 Hours Videos
An Irish businessman was killed by his American au-pair-turned-wife and her father, who claimed self-defense. His sister contested their guilt. In 2021, a new trial was ordered, and they were released on bond. By 2023, both pleaded guilty to voluntary manslaughter, with second-degree murder dropped. They received prison terms and were released in June 2024.
A preliminary hearing revealed charges against singer D4vd in the 2022 murder of 14-year-old Celeste Rivas Hernandez. Legal experts analyzed courtroom developments, prosecution tactics, defense arguments, and evidence to assess whether the case will proceed to trial.
Lindsay Clancy's murder trial includes testimony from medical professionals about her and her children's treatment, excerpts from her journal, and visits to key scenes from the killings. Jurors grapple with the central question: what was happening in her mind on January 24, 2023? "48 Hours" correspondent Erin Moriarty discusses the case's emotional impact and pivotal legal issues with reporter Kristina Rex.
Juliana Peres Magalhães, the family au pair and former lover of Brendan Banfield, testifies in his trial for the murders of Christine Banfield and Joseph Ryan. The video examines her account of an alleged catfishing scheme designed to lure Ryan to the home, her guilty plea to involuntary manslaughter, and her cooperation with prosecutors.
Brendan Banfield has been found guilty of murdering his wife, Christine Banfield, and Joseph Ryan at the family’s Northern Virginia home in 2023. The video examines his decision to testify, testimony about an alleged catfishing scheme involving Juliana Peres Magalhães, and the additional convictions for child endangerment and firearm use.
The Lindsay Clancy trial concluded with a mistrial motion, family testimonies, and a battle between forensic experts over postpartum psychosis, leaving the jury's decision unresolved.
Alex Murdaugh's double life as a respected South Carolina lawyer and prolific financial fraudster came to light after the murders of his wife, Maggie Murdaugh, and son, Paul Murdaugh. The documentary examines the homicide investigation, the family's legal legacy, and the evidence that led to his conviction for the double murder.
"48 Hours" investigates high-profile criminal cases, including a Dark Web manhunt and a soldier's wife's death, highlighting efforts to solve cold cases and exonerate the wrongly convicted, with a focus on justice and societal impact.
"48 Hours" investigates complex crime cases, focusing on compelling evidence and justice. It has historically aided in reopening cold cases, exonerating wrongfully convicted individuals, and driving social justice reforms through in-depth reporting since its 1988 premiere.
Jake Patterson, 21, is expected to face murder and kidnapping charges. The case involves an investigation into alleged crimes, with authorities preparing to formally charge him. No further details on victims or evidence were provided.
A husband tried to stop his wife's murder, becoming a hero, but the investigation revealed a complex, twisting plot that complicated his efforts to intervene.
Four women's bound bodies were discovered along Gilgo Beach, prompting an investigation into potential serial killings. Rex Heuermann faces charges linked to the case, which has been explored by "48 Hours" through correspondent Erin Moriarty's reporting. Authorities describe him as a suspect in the ongoing probe.