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In 2020, mother of two Susanne Morphew vanished on Mother’s Day, with bizarre clues including a chipmunk alibi, a tranquilizer gun, and a spy pen. Her remains were found in 2023, confirmed as homicide in 2024, prompting dropped murder charges against her husband pending trial.
A former beauty queen's disappearance sparked a cold case investigation, with a man claiming to have answers. Despite his assertions, authorities dismissed his claims, leaving the case unresolved and highlighting challenges in pursuing justice for missing persons.
A young mother's disappearance was solved using DNA evidence linked to a tree, leading to her killer's identification. Investigators traced genetic material found at the scene, aiding in the case's resolution through forensic analysis.
Alex Murdaugh's downfall exposed a double life of privilege, financial fraud, and murder after he was convicted of killing his wife, Maggie Murdaugh, and son, Paul Murdaugh. This episode traces the investigation, the collapse of the influential Murdaugh legal dynasty, and the trial that ended with his murder convictions.
A woman convicted of her husband's murder faced challenges to key evidence used in her trial. She later sued the County of San Diego, securing a $499,000 settlement, though no wrongdoing was admitted.
Jane Dorotik was convicted of her husband's murder but had her conviction overturned 21 years later. She later reached a $499,000 settlement with San Diego County, though no wrongdoing was admitted. The case involved a bloodstained bedroom and initial defense strategies targeting her daughter as a suspect.
A brutal murder case, involving DNA evidence and a discarded cigarette, led investigators to identify the offender and close a cold case that had remained unsolved for two decades.
A family man accused of murdering his wife exhibited a bizarre outburst in court, prompting questions about his mental state. Correspondent Richard Schlesinger investigates whether the incident reflects insanity or premeditation.
Two daughters seek justice for their mother's murder, determined to uncover her killer. An investigation into the case may reveal concealed truths. "48 Hours" explores complex crimes, aiming to resolve mysteries and pursue justice through in-depth reporting.
Investigators have been pursuing a child serial killer for 30 years to locate the remains of 12-year-old Sara. The case, reported by Erin Moriarty, was aired on Sept. 21, 2024, as part of "48 Hours" coverage.
Investigators continue searching for the body of Sara Anne Wood, murdered by convicted serial killer Lewis Lent over three decades ago. Despite his conviction, the case remains unsolved, with authorities still seeking closure for her family.
An investigation explores a woman linked to the deaths of two husbands under mysterious circumstances. Erin Moriarty examines the case, highlighting efforts to solve complex crimes and exonerate the wrongfully convicted through detailed reporting.