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Lorenzen Wright, an NBA star and Memphis hero, was found dead in the woods after being shot. Authorities are investigating the murder, with a CBS News correspondent reporting on a recent development in the city's high-profile case.
Lori Vallow Daybell was convicted of murdering her two children and conspiring in the death of her husband's first wife. Chad Daybell was found guilty of first-degree murder in the deaths of his first wife and their children, along with conspiracy and insurance fraud charges.
A murder case involving money, power, and sex gained new complexity after a second death emerged. Susan Spencer's 2015 investigation explored the incident, highlighting how such cases often intertwine personal motives with legal challenges, reflecting "48 Hours" focus on unresolved crimes and justice.
"48 Hours" investigates crimes involving poison, featuring cases like Angela Craig's poisoning, a cheesecake-related murder, and Kouri Richins' trial. Since 1988, the series has focused on true crime, aiding in exonerations, reopening cold cases, and impacting justice through in-depth reporting.
Luigi Mangione pleaded guilty to federal stalking charges and admitted to fatally shooting United Healthcare CEO Brian Thompson. The plea change marks a significant development in the state murder case, influencing legal proceedings and potential sentencing.
Robin Lawrence was murdered while at home with her 2-year-old daughter by an unknown assailant. "48 Hours" investigated the cold case, working to reopen and solve it through in-depth reporting.
In 1979, 6-year-old Etan Patz was murdered. Pedro Hernandez, convicted in 1985, faces a new trial after a 2025 federal appeals court ruling. The Manhattan District Attorney announced plans to retry him in November 2025.
A bakery worker's recovery of DNA from a discarded Coke can led to solving a 20-year-old college student murder case during Thanksgiving. The evidence helped identify the offender, advancing the cold case investigation.
A woman repeatedly threatened to kill her ex and enlisted her father to enact the threat. Despite warnings, authorities could not prevent the fatal outcome, raising questions about systemic failures in intervention.
A woman died from an accidental gunshot in her bedroom eight years ago. Surveillance footage later revealed critical evidence, altering the case's narrative and prompting a reevaluation of the incident's circumstances.
In 2013, Melissa Rocuba's murder remained unsolved for nearly nine years until new evidence led to her killer's arrest. Investigators revisited old forensic data, which ultimately resulted in the offender's identification and apprehension.
A cosplay actor is accused of murdering her boyfriend, claiming self-defense to prove her innocence. "48 Hours" correspondent Erin Moriarty reports on the case, which explores the complexities of criminal justice and self-defense claims.