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48 Hours
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“48 Hours” uncovers the narrative behind crime and justice cases that have left a lasting mark on society. Award-winning CBS News correspondents thoughtfully examine the complexities of each crime by transporting you to the heart of the investigation through key evidence and gripping interviews with critical figures from the case. The unmatched reporting has made a tangible difference in countless lives, leading to the exoneration of wrongly convicted individuals and the reopening — and resolution — of previously closed cold cases.Listen to a new “48 Hours” episode every Monday and then go deeper into the case on Tuesdays with the immersive “Post Mortem” series — producers and correspondents join host Anne-Marie Green to discuss key evidence, dead ends, mishaps, and stranger-than-fiction twists they faced in the field. Also available on the 48 Hours YouTube channel. Plus, every Wednesday and Thursday, we’ll revisit a classic “48 Hours” episode. Get ad-free access to 48 Hours podcasts by subscribing to 48 Hours+. Subscribe at 48HoursPodcasts.com, then listen in Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or use your private link in your favorite podcast app.
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The Texas Yogurt Shop Exonerations
3d ago00:42:30Summary readyFor decades, Maurice Pierce, Robert Springsteen, Michael Scott, and Forrest Welborn lived under the shadow of the Yogurt Shop Murders, a crime that left an indelible mark on Austin and forever changed the lives of the the families of the victims: Eliza Thomas, Amy Ayers, and sisters Jennifer and Sarah Harbison. All four men were ultimately declared innocent and later exonerated after investigators linked another man to the killings. After reporting on this case for more 30 years, "48 Hours" correspondent Erin Moriarty speaks with Pierce's widow and daughter about the devastating toll of a wrongful accusation, their family's fight to clear his name, a financial settlement, and what justice means when it arrives decades too late.
SummaryThe Secret Life of Paige Birgfeld
4d ago00:42:09Summary readyOn June 28, 2007, Colorado mother Paige Birgfeld disappeared and police uncovered a subsequent double-life she led as an escort. Initially the investigation focused on her two ex-husbands, but when both men were ruled out, police looked into the possibility that Paige was murdered by one of her clients. "48 Hours" correspondent Erin Moriarty reports. This classic "48 Hours" episode last aired on 7/1/2017. Watch all-new episodes of “48 Hours” on Saturdays and stream on demand on Paramount+.
SummaryThe Pretender
5d ago00:39:51Summary readyIn 2001, Christian Longo murdered his wife and their three children in Oregon and then fled to Mexico using a false identity. At trial, prosecutors argued Longo killed his family to escape financial troubles and Longo portrayed himself as a misunderstood family man. "48 Hours" correspondent Maureen Maher reports. This classic "48 Hours" episode last aired on 3/28/2015. Watch all-new episodes of “48 Hours” on Saturdays and stream on demand on Paramount+.
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Post Mortem | Deceased Girls Don't Talk
6d ago00:24:14Summary readyCBS News Correspondent Jonathan Vigliotti and 48 Hours Producer Michelle Fanucci discuss their latest report on the murders of Christy Giles and Hilda Cabrales, who died after David Pearce drugged them. This episode last aired on 4/1/25.
SummaryDead Girls Don't Talk
1w ago00:40:16Summary readyA man charged with murder for poisoning two women tells a friend, "dead girls don't talk". Brave survivors speak out on their behalf. Jonathan Vigliotti reports.
SummaryInside the Sentencing of the GIlgo Beach Serial Killer
1w ago00:34:52Summary readyAfter decades of waiting, the victims of Gilgo Beach serial killer Rex Heuermann finally faced him in a courtroom that became a space for grief, rage, and release. One by one, loved ones delivered searing victim impact statements—describing the lives stolen and the generational trauma left behind. Heuermann, largely expressionless, spoke briefly. In this episode, we focus on the emotional heart of the sentencing—from raw statements to the quiet devastation of children who grew up without their mothers—and what it meant to finally say these words, face-to-face.
SummaryDaddy's Little Girl
2w ago00:37:10Summary ready16-year-old Mindy Berenyi admitted she fatally shot her father, but claimed she was a victim of physical and psychological abuse. At trial, Berenyi insisted she murdered her father in self-defense. A family is torn apart when ‘daddy’s little girl' became his killer. "48 Hours" correspondent Susan Spencer reports. This classic "48 Hours" episode last aired on 6/25/2001. Watch all-new episodes of “48 Hours” on Saturdays and stream on demand on Paramount+.
SummaryThe Last Take
2w ago00:41:49Summary readyIn 1977, Christa Helm was a model turned actress whose Hollywood story came to a bloody end. She left behind a trove of scandalous secrets, a long list of high-profile suspects, and a daughter who’s been searching for the truth ever since. "48 Hours" correspondent Maureen Maher reports. This classic "48 Hours" episode last aired on 10/4/2008. Watch all-new episodes of “48 Hours” on Saturdays and stream on demand on Paramount+.
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Post Mortem | Angela Prichard's Fight for Her Life
2w ago00:20:10Summary readyCBS News Correspondent Jonathan Vigliotti and 48 Hours Producer Mead Stone discuss the case of Angela Prichard, who was gunned down at her workplace by her estranged husband, Christopher, in Bellevue, Iowa. They discuss the 9-1-1 call Angela made in the final moments of her life where she named her killer, the two no-contact orders she had against her husband, and why her family believes the police didn’t do enough to protect her. This episode last aired on 3/18/25.
SummaryAngela Prichard's Fight for Her Life
2w ago00:40:56Summary readyA woman repeatedly called police for help when she was attacked, stalked, and intimidated by her husband. It didn’t stop him from killing her. This episode last aired on 3/15/25.
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