A man was discovered shot and burned, sparking questions about whether his murder was retaliation for a lifestyle deemed reckless. "48 Hours" correspondent Troy Roberts investigates the case, focusing on potential motives and the circumstances surrounding the crime.
In 1995, Donovan Rei was found dead in Ngaruawahia. A street party fight escalated violently, with Holden Kingswood later spotted at a BP station. Psychics explored connections, while investigators reviewed clues, including a former flatmate's denial of murder accusations. Family members sought closure amid ongoing efforts to uncover new details.
A couple strolling on a beach was attacked. Investigators questioned whether the husband was a victim, like his deceased wife, or the perpetrator, as reported by "48 Hours Mystery" correspondent Harold Dow.
Aimee Betro, dubbed "Hitwoman in a Hijab," received a decades-long prison sentence after a UK trial. She attempted murder-for-hire in Birmingham, disguised in a hijab, fled internationally, and was apprehended in the U.S. and Armenia, triggering a global manhunt.
Krishnan Guru-Murthy explores India's economic growth, revealing underlying challenges such as rising Hindu nationalism, Muslim discrimination, and the caste system's perpetuation of social inequality, impacting millions' lives.
Craig and Karen Kahler's marriage concealed sexual obsession and violence, leading to a shocking community revelation. Their facade of perfection masked dark secrets, culminating in a chilling tale of betrayal and murder.
A socialite's secret love life led to her murder, investigated by "48 Hours Mystery" correspondent Troy Roberts in an August 2008 episode. The case explored how hidden relationships fueled criminal actions, highlighting the show's focus on complex crime stories.
A woman fabricated her death to evade justice after her husband and daughter exhibited symptoms of heavy metal poisoning, prompting an investigation into her alleged role in their illness.
Stephen Griffiths, known as the "Crossbow Cannibal," murdered three women, targeting vulnerable victims. His crimes, psychological motivations, and courtroom confessions are examined, highlighting his fascination with infamy and the devastation caused to victims and their families.
Secrets of the Green River Killer recounts Judith Mawson's extraordinary story of unknowingly marrying Gary Ridgway, one of America's most prolific serial killers. Through her firsthand account, the documentary explores how Ridgway maintained a convincing double life while hiding decades of brutal murders from those closest to him.
A Texas oil firm discovered a massive undersea oil field off West Africa's coast, dubbed Jubilee Field, potentially yielding $2.2 billion. Director Rachel Boynton gained rare access to document the venture, revealing global corporate and political dynamics over six years of production.
In 2013, Chris Wilson's guilty plea to Mackenzie Cowell's murder was upheld after an appeals court rejected his attempt to withdraw it. He was released in 2023 after serving 11.5 years, following a conviction that centered on whether the killer recorded the crime.