Four young women were attacked, leaving only one survivor. For over a decade, "48 Hours'" Maureen Maher has pursued the case of serial killer Michael Gargiulo. This is the story of how the program played a crucial role in solving one of the…

Part 2: Four young women were attacked; tragically, only one survived. For over a decade, "48 Hours" correspondent Maureen Maher has pursued the case of serial killer Michael Gargiulo. This is the story of how "48 Hours" played a pivotal ro…

Brooke Skylar Richardson's parents have shared their perspective, offering the true narrative behind the case that has captivated global attention with its allegations of an unimaginable crime. "48 Hours" correspondent Erin Moriarty delves …

The disappearance of a mother has cast a long shadow, leaving her fiancé incarcerated and facing trial for her murder. But a former rodeo queen, once romantically involved with the accused, claims to possess a different truth. Nikki Battist…

Taken by force from the street by men with concealed faces, the survivors recount the terrifying ordeal of their confinement beneath the earth, spent entombed within a truck trailer, and the harrowing path they forged to freedom.

The brutal murder of an Ohio mother ignited a desperate search for justice. As detectives pursued misleading leads, the true killer remained at large. It demanded the unwavering resolve of a dedicated sheriff to uncover the truth. Could thi…

The wife of a New York City businessman is suspected in his murder, with her brother implicated in the crime. The motive for the alleged killing, and the decades-long delay in solving the case, remain questions. Richard Schlesinger, a corre…

In October of 2013, a young woman disappeared following an evening in Milwaukee. The circumstances surrounding her vanishing remain shrouded in mystery: was it the result of a connection forged through a dating application, or something mor…

Twenty years after a savage murder, a glimmer of hope emerges from forensic science. Police possess DNA evidence, and a single, discarded cigarette may finally offer a path to identifying a suspect and bringing the case to a close. CBS News…

She made repeated threats against her former partner, promising to end his life. Then, she sought her father's assistance in fulfilling that vow. The question remains: why was no one able to intervene? Correspondent Peter Van Sant reports f…

Nikki Battiste, a correspondent for CBS News, offers a revealing examination of the compelling evidence that led to the conviction of Colorado man Patrick Frazee for the murder of his fiancée.

A baker's clandestine effort to retrieve DNA from a discarded Coca-Cola can proved pivotal in solving the decades-old murder of a college student who was killed over Thanksgiving weekend. The story is reported by "48 Hours" correspondent Pe…

A California police officer was fatally shot in his residence, and his former wife has confessed to pulling the trigger. Could a photograph shared on social media have preceded the officer's death? Erin Moriarty, a correspondent for "48 Hou…

In a chilling account, those held captive during a supermarket siege in California recount the terrifying three hours they spent at the mercy of an armed gunman. The story is reported by CBS News' Jim Axelrod.

For the first time, the woman at the heart of a case prosecutors have described as involving "sex, lies, money, and murder" speaks directly. "48 Hours" correspondent Peter Van Sant reports on her testimony.

The aftermath of unimaginable loss haunts a woman as she navigates the complex trauma following her stepbrother’s conviction for a crime committed to secure a night at prom. Jim Axelrod of CBS News reports on her struggle.

In a first-ever interview, the woman accused of arson and vehicular assault – the alleged perpetrator in a devastating house fire and subsequent incident involving her husband – shares her perspective. The report is filed by "48 Hours" corr…

A young woman alleges she was the victim of an assault by a former boyfriend, who reportedly carved the word "boy" into her arm. However, the evidence at the scene suggests a different account of events. Jamie Yuccas, a correspondent for CB…

The question hangs heavy: did a Florida man employ an imposter to murder his wife? A tracking device guided law enforcement directly to the assassin's residence. "48 Hours" correspondent Erin Moriarty investigates.

The death of a Hollywood therapist has prompted scrutiny, raising questions about the safeguards in place to protect her from the accused perpetrator, Gareth Pursehouse. "48 Hours'" Erin Moriarty investigates whether the system failed her.…

The disappearance of a former beauty queen has cast a long shadow. One man claims to hold the key to what happened, yet his warnings went unheeded. "48 Hours" correspondent Peter Van Sant investigates why.

Correspondent Richard Schlesinger offers an unprecedented glimpse into a murder investigation, a case documented almost entirely through video from the initial hours of the inquiry to the final verdict.

It is a tale of sorrow and eventual redemption: the brutal killing of a young woman, and the unexpected way the killer’s heart becomes the key to another’s survival.

In the final days of his life sentence, a man maintains that evidence implicating him – his blood – was deliberately placed at the scene of the crime. Could the discovery of an unused vial offer a crucial piece of support to his defense?

The question of whether Lizzie Borden murdered her parents remains a compelling enigma. A startling revelation and a detailed examination of the infamous crime scene are explored in this report by Erin Moriarty.

The call came to a stately home in affluent Gainesville, Florida, summoning police to a scene of violence: a couple, both stabbed and bleeding. The husband’s account spoke of an intruder, a sudden attack from outside. But when the wife rega…

In one of the final, chilling episodes of his life, notorious serial killer Ted Bundy preyed upon three young women in Florida. The women endured a terrifying ordeal, and now, years later, they recount their harrowing experience and the ard…

Two years after his 1990 murder conviction, a Florida man remains incarcerated following a ruling by a federal judge that overturned the verdict. His legal team has described the case as a "racial hoax."

The disappearance of a college student has sparked a desperate search, the trail ultimately leading to a grim discovery facilitated by the "Find My Friends" application. As the suspected perpetrator attempts to evade justice by fleeing the …

The investigation suggests that a thirteen-year-old girl who disappeared from her California home in 1981 was murdered. Over two decades later, a traffic stop in Arizona yielded a woman who identified herself as the missing girl.

The FBI suspects that drawings rendered in blood represent the count of victims claimed by a prolific serial killer. Correspondent Peter Van Sant reports on the agency’s investigation to decipher these chilling symbols, in a segment from "4…

Two children have disappeared, and their mother remains tight-lipped about their whereabouts. In a first television interview, the mother's mother and sister insist she would never intentionally cause them harm. Yet, the children's location…

Forty years after the crimes were committed, law enforcement authorities have apprehended a man believed to be responsible for at least fifty rapes and twelve murders.