
48 Hours Mystery — Season 36

"48 Hours" examines Gabby Petito's final days, considering the overlooked indicators that might have altered the course of events. The report is presented by "48 Hours" contributor Jericka Duncan.

Did online postings incite an Olympic equestrian to commit a fatal act against his pupil? Investigative journalist Nikki Battiste examines this disturbing case for "48 Hours."

A young woman has disappeared without a trace. The leading suspect carries a heavy history: a childhood marked by the murder of his own parents. Has he struck again? Correspondent Peter Van Sant investigates for "48 Hours."

Megan Hargan stood accused of murdering her mother and sister. Her legal team presented a startling defense: that her sister, impossibly, had fired the weapon with her toe, according to a report by "48 Hours" correspondent Peter Van Sant.

The death of a renowned professor in a hot tub has left two friends as witnesses, with only one surviving to recount the events. Jonathan Vigliotti, a contributor to "48 Hours," reports on the perplexing incident.

Terror seized a daughter's heart as she witnessed the abduction of her mother. The assailants, disguised as delivery personnel, forced their way into the family home. "CBS Mornings" national correspondent David Begnaud reports on the unfol…

The vanishing of Chandler Halderson prompts a digital trail that becomes crucial to the investigation. Correspondent Erin Moriarty reports on how his online presence aided investigators in piecing together the puzzle.

A forensic analysis of DNA, the work of an undercover officer, and even a discarded cigarette butt proved instrumental in identifying a killer. Correspondent Peter Van Sant reports on this remarkable case for "48 Hours."

The winter of 1982 yielded a grim discovery near an affluent ski resort: the bodies of Annette Schnee and Bobbie Jo Oberholtzer. The man who had been pulled from a snowdrift the night the women disappeared was ultimately revealed to be thei…

At the age of fourteen, he was accused of and subsequently convicted for the murder of his mother. Yet, he maintains he knows the true perpetrator, who remains at large. This is the report of "48 Hours" correspondent Erin Moriarty.

The tragic death of a young mother leaves her son with an unwitting memento: the photograph of the man who took her life, now displayed on his wall. Jim Axelrod, a contributor to "48 Hours," recounts this poignant story.

The disappearance of a young mother often leaves a trail of unanswered questions. In one such case, a seemingly unlikely source – DNA extracted from a tree – proved crucial in identifying her killer. Correspondent Peter Van Sant reports on …

The discovery of four college students, fatally stabbed within their residence, has sent shockwaves through the community. According to police, the individual suspected of the crime has dedicated considerable study to the intricacies of cr…

The world watches as a cosplayer is thrust into the glare of public scrutiny, accused of her boyfriend’s murder. Can she persuade a jury that her actions were an act of self-preservation? Erin Moriarty, a correspondent for "48 Hours," repor…

The year is 1997. Four families are irrevocably broken when their daughters vanish without a trace. Amidst their agonizing grief, a man emerges with claims of knowing what happened. Is he telling the truth? "48 Hours" correspondent Erin Mor…

Amanda Perrault succumbed to a gunshot wound to the head. The peculiar arrangement of her body has fueled speculation about the identity of the shooter, according to "48 Hours" contributor Anne-Marie Green.

Desperate to secure her daughter's survival, a mother makes the unthinkable choice to rob a bank. But her ordeal takes a cruel turn when the woman who abducted her falsely accuses her of orchestrating the crime. This is the story investigat…

Forty years after a young mother was found murdered in her bed, her toddler miraculously unharmed beside her, the case remained a chilling enigma. It was the peculiar details of the crime scene that ultimately cracked the decades-long silen…

"48 Hours" delves into the fractured existence of a former legal titan and his precipitous descent into disgrace. Now a confessed drug addict, a thief, and a man convicted of murder, Murdaugh’s story is brought to light by "48 Hours" contri…

From the doorway of her room, a young girl observed the crimson stain blooming on the floor and the frantic figure of her mother. Years later, she would recall that night as a pivotal moment, a turning point in her life. Peter Van Sant, a …

The CBS segment, available on Paramount+, recounts the harrowing 1976 school bus kidnapping. Three masked men abducted twenty-six children and their driver, Ed Ray, and imprisoned them in a rock quarry and an abandoned moving truck. There, …

The discovery of a young mother deceased in her vehicle has prompted questions. Could she have inflicted such a wound upon herself twice? Investigative journalist David Begnaud reports for "48 Hours."

A young woman has disappeared without a trace. Disturbance of security footage reveals a man wearing a hat. Detectives are uncovering a connection between the missing woman and this individual, a shared secret at the heart of the mystery. N…

Following a night of revelry, two women found themselves abandoned outside hospitals by figures wearing masks. Were these individuals acting as helpers, or did they have a more sinister involvement in the women's subsequent demise? Investig…

After two years of freedom, Green was returned to prison, convicted for a murder he maintains he did not commit. Still, hope persists that he will one day be reunited with those he holds dear. Erin Moriarty, a correspondent for "48 Hours," …

She was taken from her sleep, a victim of a brutal attack and then abducted by the husband she had left behind. This is the harrowing account of her captivity and eventual rescue, brought to light by "48 Hours" correspondent Peter Van Sant.

After twenty-eight years wrongly imprisoned, a man is reclaiming his life. "48 Hours" reports on this remarkable story, present as Johnson is released just in time to walk his daughter down the aisle. Correspondent Erin Moriarty shares the …

The disappearance of a 26-year-old Florida nurse following a night out has prompted investigators to focus on her current boyfriend, with whom she had a complicated relationship and was last known to be with. [also shown as S36:E26]

"48 Hours" delves into the case that captivated the country. A jury in Idaho convicted Lori Vallow Daybell on all counts, including the murders of her two children and conspiracy to commit murder in the death of her husband's first wife. Th…

In a chilling act of self-defense, a woman turned the tables on a young man who invaded her home and assaulted her. Now, the pursuit of justice hinges on identifying him. Jim Axelrod, a contributor to "48 Hours," investigates the arduous ta…

Viktoria Nasyrova stands accused of a shocking crime: using a cheesecake as a weapon. The alleged motive? To assume the identity of Olga, a woman with a striking resemblance to Nasyrova herself. Reporting for "48 Hours," Peter Van Sant det…


