A California judge dismissed felony charges against dermatologist Yue Yu, who was accused of poisoning her husbandâs tea with drain cleaner. The court ruled prosecutors committed procedural errors and withheld key evidence, despite hidden camera footage from her husband. Prosecutors intend to refile the case.
Florida mom Katherine Altagracia Guerrero De Aguasvivas was carjacked in April 2024. Months later, her husband was arrested linked to the crime. A new twist reveals her potential role in an alleged criminal scheme, as investigators explore the case's unexpected developments.
Dr. Eric Cordes and his wife Vicki were shot in their Simi Valley garage. Investigators linked a speeding black Honda and a burned-out car 70 miles away via a recovered firearm, leading to an unsolved case with no identified suspect.
Sixteen-year-old cheerleader Lizbeth Medina was found stabbed in her Texas home after missing a Christmas parade. Twenty-three-year-old Rafael Romero, linked to a burglary, confessed to her murder and received two life sentences plus 20 years via a plea deal, despite her mother's request for a trial.
Laura Owens, 35, faces 14 felony charges for allegedly faking pregnancies and lying under oath involving two men in Maricopa County, Arizona. She appeared in court this week, but her attorney withdrew, leaving taxpayers to fund her defense as the case progresses.
In 2019, 5-year-old Harmony Montgomery vanished, unnoticed by her father and stepmother, who continued receiving food stamps in her name for two years. Her mother, Crystal Sorey, secured law enforcement involvement in 2021, reigniting the case. As of 2022, authorities search for Harmony, whose fate remains unknown.
A former TV news anchor, Angelynn Mock, is accused of fatally stabbing her 81-year-old mother, Anita Avers, during a Halloween morning incident. Mock claimed self-defense, citing delusional beliefs and erratic behavior tied to severe mental illness. A judge ruled her incompetent to stand trial due to schizophrenia, halting the case as she undergoes treatment.
Gabbie Gonzalez, 24, faces conspiracy charges for allegedly plotting to hire a hitman to kill Jack Avery, father of her child. Her father and ex-boyfriend are also charged. The DA claims the hired assassin was an FBI agent, while Avery disputes the allegations.
Eliotte Heinz, 22, disappeared after a night out in La Crosse, Wisconsin, near the Mississippi River. Her family conducted a three-day search before a tragic discovery confirmed her disappearance. Investigators examined surveillance footage and timelines, while private investigator Steve Fischer explored unanswered questions surrounding the case.
Rachel and Brandon Dumovich, newlywed couple, were found dead in their car with gunshot wounds. Police describe the incident as isolated, with a recovered firearm under investigation. No determination has been made, pending autopsy and toxicology results. The case remains under active examination.
Two toddlers, ages one and three, died in June 2024 after their mother, Naomi Elkins, drowned them in separate bathtubs in her New Jersey home. Investigators noted her apparent emotional detachment, and a judge recently addressed her case regarding guilt and sentencing.
"48 Hours" investigates real-crime cases, focusing on incidents like the deaths of Dakota Black, Sade Robinson, and Kristil Krug. The series explores allegations, investigations, and justice outcomes, highlighting its role in reopening cold cases, exonerating wrongfully convicted individuals, and impacting lives through in-depth reporting since its 1988 premiere.