48 Hours Videos
A young Minnesota mother, Maddi Kingsbury, went missing, prompting her sister to seek help via TikTok. The case led to the investigation of Adam Fravel, with potential trial evidence emerging as authorities pursue answers.
Can a daughter's 911 call convict or free her father from murder charges? "48 Hours" investigates the case's legal implications, focusing on how such evidence affects justice, reflecting the show's history of impacting criminal cases since 1988.
A young woman accused of murder faces a critical trial, with her defense team and a forensic animator challenging evidence. The case, part of "48 Hours" investigations, underscores the show's track record in revisiting cold cases and pursuing justice through original reporting.
Three Texas housewives used Facebook to investigate their friend's disappearance, reported by Maureen Maher of "48 Hours Mystery." The show focuses on true crime and justice cases, highlighting investigative journalism's impact on solving cold cases and exonerating the wrongfully convicted.
Melody Farris, a wealthy family matriarch, accused her son of murdering her husband, claiming he staged the crime. Investigator Peter Van Sant reported on the case, highlighting her attempts to shift blame while exploring the family's secrets and legal complexities.
Forrest Fenn concealed a gold-filled chest in the Rockies, embedding cryptic clues in a poem. Tens of thousands searched, with five fatalities, underscoring the peril of obsessive treasure hunting.
A young woman was discovered dead in her burning home. Investigators suspect her firefighter boyfriend may have set the fire to conceal her murder, though no conclusive evidence has been found. The case remains under examination.
Melissa Lamesch, nine months pregnant and involved with a firefighter, was found dead in her burning home the day before Thanksgiving 2020. A post-mortem discussion examined her relationship with the firefighter, the defense's challenges to the investigation, and her family discovering her chosen baby name.
A suspect in a murder case claims innocence, with his Fitbit data potentially exonerating him. Investigators analyze the device's activity logs to determine his location during the crime, highlighting the role of wearable technology in modern criminal inquiries.
A woman was murdered in her home, with a bloody footprint left by the killer serving as a pivotal clue. 48 Hours correspondent Erin Moriarty reported on the case.
Becky Bliefnick's murder investigation gained attention after her husband's 2001 Family Feud answer, which raised suspicion, was reported by "48 Hours" correspondent Erin Moriarty. The case highlighted how past actions can resurface in criminal investigations, underscoring the role of media in cold case reopenings.
Tim Bliefnick was sentenced to life in prison for murdering his estranged wife, Becky, whose husband's prior "Family Feud" answer had raised suspicions. Investigators used a fitness tracker to narrow down the suspect, and "48 Hours" secured an exclusive interview with him.