A Citgo gas station robbery in Wisconsin left clerk Saeed Sharwani dead after he was shot during a gunpoint demand. Surveillance footage helped identify and arrest suspects Darrin Malone and Kenneth Thomas within 10 hours. Jerica Cotton, an accomplice, pleaded guilty to armed robbery and received an eight-year prison sentence.
On November 27, 2024, officers responded to a domestic dispute where a woman admitted to making a false 911 call after an argument with her boyfriend. Tensions escalated when she refused to leave, became combative, and resisted arrest, leading to charges of domestic battery, battery on a law enforcement officer, and resisting arrest.
A news agency's documentary explores the case of Gabrielle "Britney" Ujlaky, providing factual reporting on a criminal investigation. The report aims to inform viewers about real events concerning public safety and law enforcement procedures.
The documentary examines the murder of Jesus Quintana Cota, focusing on suspects Mariana Gomez-Salinas, Daniel Medrano Garcia, and Dominik Marquez. It details the investigation into their alleged roles in the crime.
Matthew Hardman, a teenage offender, terrorized Isle of Anglesey with ritualistic violence linked to Mabel Loan's murder. The case revealed a chilling twist, highlighting the dark secrets beneath the town's coastal facade.
Utah teen Alisa Petrov has been missing since April 21, with police linking her disappearance to two men, Matthew Menard and William Glines, facing charges of sexual exploitation and online solicitation of a minor. Investigators allege Petrov, 15, had secret online communications with both, including explicit messages from Menard, who planned to meet her in Las Vegas before relocating her to Miami.
A 17-year-old girl vanished after leaving home for the airport to visit her boyfriend in Brisbane. Last seen wearing a green tank top and carrying luggage, she failed to check in for her flight, prompting an investigation into her disappearance.
Everilda Cux-Ajtzalam, 19, pleaded guilty to abandoning her newborn by throwing him into a dumpster after giving birth at a taco truck where she worked. She placed the infant in a plastic bag before disposal. Prosecutors agreed to a prison sentence in exchange for her plea.
A couple's marriage collapsed five months after their wedding, marred by debt and secrets. After discovering a bloodied home and missing husband, investigators uncovered a tangled web of accusations, a drug cartel link, and a hidden affair. A body found in a pond revealed a tragic, premeditated crime driven by betrayal and greed.
On May 24, 2022, 18-year-old Salvador Ramos shot his grandmother, then fired at a funeral home before entering Robb Elementary School. He killed 19 children and two teachers before barricading himself. Bodycam footage from responding officers is part of the investigation.
Since its 1988 premiere, "48 Hours" has investigated complex crime and justice cases through original reporting, exonerating wrongfully convicted individuals, reopening cold cases, and driving impactful journalism that has changed lives.
A search for 18-year-old Kenley Bommarito ended tragically after his body was recovered from Lake Georgetown, Texas. He vanished from a campsite, leaving his car and cellphone, with authorities initially not ruling out foul play. The investigation focuses on determining the circumstances of his disappearance and potential involvement of others.