48 Hours Videos
A daughter witnessed her mother's kidnapping by intruders posing as deliverymen. David Begnaud's report highlighted the case, notable for its happy ending as the victim survived. The incident underscores the dangers of impersonators and the importance of vigilance.
Dani Green alleged her ex-husband's death by their dog, but police found no body or dog. She restricted search to a toolbox, prompting investigation into her claim.
A California man was fatally shot in his home, with his ex-wife confessing to pulling the trigger. Investigators explored whether a social media photo contributed to the incident, as reported by "48 Hours" correspondent Erin Moriarty.
A New York teenager was killed over 40 years ago, with a recent breakthrough in the cold case investigation. The case involved a long-unsolved murder that saw new developments in the investigation.
Theresa Fusco disappeared from Long Island, New York, in 1981, joining Kelly Morrissey and Jackie Martarella in a series of unsolved missing persons cases that haunted investigators for decades. The documentary revisits the disappearances, the renewed investigation, and the evidence that ultimately linked the women to serial killer Richard Cottingham.
Tex McIver, a labor lawyer, shot his wife during a car ride, leading to a murder investigation. After an appeal overturned his initial conviction, he pleaded guilty to involuntary manslaughter in 2024, receiving an eight-year sentence. Released in January 2025 with time served, the case highlighted legal complexities in determining intent.
A young mother's suspicious letter provided critical evidence in solving her own murder. Investigators connected the note to her killer, exonerating the wrongly accused and closing the case.
A college student was killed by a former classmate, with prosecutors alleging the murder was motivated by the victim's sexual orientation and Jewish heritage. The case, involving secret neo-Nazi ties, is under investigation, highlighting tensions around hate crimes and legal accountability.
A young woman vanished after a Snapchat meeting, leading to her murder. The case inspired a new law, with "48 Hours" contributor Jamie Yuccas reporting on its impact.
In 1932, Bruno Hauptmann was convicted of kidnapping and murdering Charles Lindbergh's infant son, sparking global media frenzy. The case remains shrouded in conspiracy theories, with debates over whether Hauptmann acted alone or if others were involved.
Lindsay Clancy's trial begins as authorities and media examine the case of her killing three young children. The prosecution and defense will present competing accounts of the events, with mental illness potentially influencing the legal arguments and public debate over culpability and mitigating factors.
In 2025, a federal appeals court ordered Pedro Hernandez, a suspect in the 1981 disappearance of 6-year-old Etan Patz, to face a new trial or be released. The Manhattan District Attorney announced plans to retry him, reigniting the decades-old cold case investigation.