48 Hours Videos
"48 Hours" examines high-profile criminal cases, including trials of suspected murderers like Alex Murdaugh and Michael Politte, and Melissa Turner's legal proceedings. The series, which began in 1988, focuses on crime and justice, highlighting investigative journalism that has led to exonerations and solved cold cases.
O.J. Simpson died of cancer in Las Vegas in 2024, surrounded by family. A 2017 "48 Hours" special examined his trial and prison release after nine years for armed robbery charges.
"48 Hours" investigates complex crime cases through investigative journalism since 1988. The series has contributed to exonerating wrongfully convicted individuals, reopening cold cases, and advancing social justice through in-depth reporting.
Two doctors hired a hitman to kill, but he was not a killer. '48 Hours' correspondent Peter Van Sant reveals the twist in the case, highlighting the investigation into the doctors' crime and the hitman's unexpected role.
After 30 years, the prime suspect in the 1993 murder of an American woman in South Korea maintains her innocence, speaking out publicly. "48 Hours" correspondent Peter Van Sant is investigating the case, which remains unsolved despite ongoing efforts to uncover the truth.
In late August 2023, investigators found items linking Dennis Rader to multiple crimes, including Cynthia Dawn Kinney's death. Rader, known as BTK, was previously suspected in Vicki Wegerle's murder, where her husband was wrongly accused for nearly two decades.
A top chef's suicide followed a wild confession linked to his missing wife, prompting an investigation by "48 Hours." The case highlights the show's focus on complex crime and justice stories, including unresolved mysteries and cold cases.
A Wall Street millionaire was fatally shot in his Costa Rican home, prompting an investigation by "48 Hours" correspondent Susan Spencer. The case explores the circumstances leading to the crime and the subsequent legal and personal impacts.
Two boys wrote a screenplay involving murder, raising questions about whether it was fictional or a confession. A 2007 "48 Hours" episode investigated the case, exploring connections between the script and a real crime, though details remain undisclosed. The episode highlighted the ambiguity surrounding the boys' intentions and the investigation's findings.
Peter Chadwick, accused of murdering his wife and staging a kidnapping, evaded capture for over four years. Authorities located him after he watched a "48 Hours" report from his hiding place, which revealed his awareness of the investigation. The case highlights how media coverage can aid in solving long-standing criminal investigations.
"48 Hours" investigates complex crime cases, focusing on justice and social issues. Since its 1988 debut, it has uncovered truths, exonerated wrongfully convicted individuals, reopened cold cases, and influenced policy changes, impacting lives through in-depth reporting and advocacy.
"48 Hours" investigates complex crime and justice cases since 1988, focusing on exonerating the wrongly convicted, reopening cold cases, and addressing social issues. Correspondent Peter Van Sant analyzes true-crime stories, highlighting the impact of investigative journalism on legal outcomes and public awareness.