Dallas homicide detectives uncovered nearly a million dollars within the residence of a man who had been shot on his front porch, and are currently pursuing two suspects believed to be involved in the violent incident.

In Dallas, the sudden gunfire that claimed a young father's life before his home unveiled a hidden facet of his existence—a secret that may have fueled his demise. Meanwhile, in Cleveland, a mother was discovered strangled and burned within…

The discovery of a body in a car in Cleveland yielded a grim truth: the man had been strangled. Detectives Nate Sowa and Ray Diaz were assigned to the case, and as they delved deeper, a complex relationship began to emerge, offering a poten…

Just days before Christmas, a man is fatally shot in his home, witnessed by his family, in Cleveland. Detectives Tom Armelli and Bob Ford are plunged into the perilous world of drug trafficking as they pursue those responsible for the killi…

In the heart of New Orleans, a man is attacked in broad daylight outside his grandmother’s home. Detectives Jeffrey Vappie and Tim Bender immediately focus on a woman connected to the victim. Suspicion falls on her, suggesting she may have …

A brazen armed robbery spiraled into a brutal murder, shattering the tranquility of a Houston residential street. One man was left bleeding, abandoned as his assailants vanished into the darkness. Four years have passed; the question remain…

The routine convenience store robbery in Cleveland escalated into a fatal event when a clerk was shot and killed. As law enforcement pursued the perpetrators, they uncovered a pattern of prior robberies, linked to a second homicide. However…

Detective Ryan Vaught of New Orleans faced a scene of unspeakable violence: a grandmother and her four-year-old grandson, both victims of a brutal shooting within the confines of their bedroom. The grandmother was dead, and the child fought…

This two-hour program offers a rare glimpse into the careers of seasoned *First 48* detectives, as they recount some of the most chilling cases they've encountered. Through intimate interviews, compelling dramatic recreations, and access to…

Detectives Mike McCleery and Bob Bachelder were assigned to the case of a young man, a bright high school senior, found murdered the week before Christmas. He had been shot and placed in the trunk of his car, discovered twenty-five miles fr…

The humid air of New Orleans hung heavy as Detective Greg Johnson faced a grim scene: a young mother, found murdered in her home, brutally beaten. Now, Johnson finds himself in a precarious position, forced to assemble a solid case against …

The midday sun beat down on New Orleans as a woman was executed, a brutal spectacle witnessed by many. Detective Chuck Ward soon suspects this was not an isolated act, and the victim may have been preceded by others. He must now find someon…

Following an Easter celebration in Dallas, Detective Michael Yeric finds himself investigating a shooting – a husband wounded in his bed. He quickly becomes convinced that the wife harbors a hidden truth. Meanwhile, in New Orleans, Detectiv…

The city of New Orleans held its breath when a woman was found murdered, a brutal slash the cause of death. Detectives Chuck Ward and Rob Barrere followed the grim trail, their investigation leading them into a house steeped in darkness and…

A series of murders in East Cleveland has stirred a deep unease among the town's residents, fueling speculation of a serial killer operating within the community. The grim discovery of a grandmother, strangled and abandoned on an empty lot,…

The aftermath of a carjacking revealed a tragic loss: a youth minister, dead. Two men were apprehended in connection with the crime, and within their ranks, one suspect implicated the other. Yet, a sudden shift in allegiance altered the cou…

Detective Ryan Vaught of New Orleans faces his most daunting case to date: the disappearance of a young, married couple, complicated by the discovery of one of them, deceased, floating in the murky waters of the river.

In the humid heart of New Orleans, Detective Rayell Johnson finds himself grappling with his first homicide. The case began with a brutal act: a young father, gunned down in broad daylight. Hope rests on a single source – startling surveill…

The Tulsa homicide division has uncovered a grim underworld of narcotics and prostitution in their investigation of a man's murder. He was executed within the confines of his vehicle, a brutal act committed in the parking lot of a motel.

In Atlanta, two men were ambushed, forced to surrender their belongings at the muzzle of a gun. Only one lived to recount the ordeal. Elsewhere, a woman was discovered murdered on the roadside, a single stab wound her cause of death. A wedd…

The death of a Tulsa man, shot at the wheel of his vehicle, prompts detectives to focus on a witness who was present. In New Orleans, a 20-year-old is fatally shot minutes after his mother receives a warning concerning the same murder.

The humid Atlanta night yielded a life for a dispute over dice and debts at a clandestine club. Detective Kevin Otts found himself facing a suffocating silence as he pursued the killer, knowing the city held the potential for further violen…

A young father is found murdered in his car in Cleveland, and detectives soon discover that a close friend may possess information about the killer. Meanwhile, in Tulsa, the homicide unit pursues a perpetrator who, armed with a shotgun, has…

The year was 1983, and a wave of horror swept through Louisville, Kentucky's west side. Several young mothers were brutally raped and murdered. While convictions were secured for two of the perpetrators, a third family remained without clos…

The death of an ordinary man, cut down in his own home by a stray bullet, draws the attention of Tulsa detectives to a neighborhood gripped by youthful violence. They are in a desperate race against time to find those responsible, hoping to…

On a street in Rochester, New York, a man was executed with a firearm. Detectives suspect his former wife, a woman working as a prostitute, is concealing the truth about his death. The fate of the case, should it reach a courtroom, rests on…

The brutal stabbing of an innocent father plunges Tulsa Detective Justin Ritter into a shadowy and perilous underworld – a world consumed by methamphetamine addiction. Driven by a desperate need for justice, Ritter must navigate this danger…

The glittering facade of Las Vegas concealed a growing mystery: a professional dancer had vanished, leaving no trace behind. Her boyfriend, the last known person to have seen her, offered no answers. Weeks bled into a frustrating standstill…

A surge of violence has gripped New Orleans, testing the city's homicide division. Detective Travis Ward is assigned to the death of a young man, cut down by a barrage of gunfire in the street. Meanwhile, six miles away, Detective Amy Robin…

In the days leading up to Christmas 2013, a mother of five was fatally shot twice and left on a street in East Cleveland, where the perpetrator then struck her with a vehicle. As the investigation progressed, the victim’s husband transition…

The midday sun beat down on Tulsa the day a young woman was shot and killed. Detective Justin Ritter, surveying the scene, felt a disquiet settle within him – a certainty that those who had seen what happened were holding back.

In Atlanta, a young father is murdered with chilling indifference at a derelict car wash. Detective Dwayne Sutton begins his pursuit of the killer, discovering the investigation may lead him to the Bloods. Simultaneously, when a Gulf War ve…

A pall of violence settled over Cleveland, Ohio, as two murders shook the city. A young man, determined to break free from gang life and dedicate himself to peace in his west-side community, found his efforts tragically cut short when he wa…

The case has haunted the city for a decade and a half, all stemming from a single 911 call. In those final, desperate moments, the victim uttered a name. Will that whispered word be the key to finally bringing her alleged killer to justice?

In Atlanta, Detective Summer Benton confronts a brutal ambush – a young father gunned down by a ruthless group. As she investigates, she begins to unravel the disturbing truth behind the killing.

In Cleveland, a cherished man, both father and son, is fatally shot during a robbery. A lone witness steps forward to identify two suspects, both affiliated with a well-known gang. Prosecutors build a case against the shooter, aiming for a …

A chilling video surfaces in Atlanta, documenting the savage murder of a student from another country. Meanwhile, in New Orleans, a carwash shooting escalates into a violent conflict involving multiple members of the same family.

The humid New Orleans night yielded a deadly outcome to a simple pizza delivery. Elsewhere, in Atlanta, a young man’s errand for cigarettes ended in a brutal murder.