48 Hours

Brendan Banfield has been found guilty of the murder of his wife Christine Banfield and another man Joseph Ryan inside the Banfield's northern Virginia home in 2023. 48 Hours correspondent Anne-Marie Green speaks with 48 Hours producer Michelle Sigona about Banfield’s decision to take the stand after his former lover and family au pair, Juliana Peres Magalhães, detailed an elaborate catfishing sch...

A mother goes viral on TikTok demanding justice for her murdered daughter. Erin Moriarty reports.

In 2003, investigators were convinced that Traci Rhode had staged her husband’s suicide to get out of a troubled marriage and avoid a contentious divorce. After two frustrating years, they finally charged her with murder. But would a jury believe this loving mother was also a cold-blooded killer? “48 Hours" Correspondent Harold Dow reports. This classic "48 Hours" episode last aired on 3/21/2009....

Amy Hurst and Wendy Huggy did not know each other, but they both went missing in Florida in 1982. Both cases languished for decades until Detective Lisa Schoneman, a member of the cold case unit, stepped in and a new investigation began. “48 Hours" Correspondent Susan Spencer reports. This classic "48 Hours" episode last aired on 8/16/2014. Watch all-new episodes of “48 Hours” on Saturdays, and st...

48 Hours correspondents Anne-Marie Green and Natalie Morales discuss the 1988 murder of Debe Atrops, a young Oregon mother found strangled in the trunk of her car. They examine early red flags pointing to her estranged husband, Bob Atrops, the evidence presented at trial 37 years later, and how their daughter, Rhianna, maintains that her father is innocent.

A mother goes viral on TikTok demanding justice for her murdered daughter. Natalie Morales reports.

In May of 2004, Bill McGuire’s dismembered body was found in three suitcases in Chesapeake Bay. His wife, Melanie, was charged with murder but maintains her innocence. She agreed to share a behind-the-scenes video diary for "48 Hours." “48 Hours" Correspondent Maureen Maher reports. This classic "48 Hours" episode last aired on 2/23/2008. Watch all-new episodes of “48 Hours” on Saturdays, and stre...

When Lita Sullivan opened her door to accept a gift of a dozen roses, she had no idea it would be the last thing she would ever do. The man with the flowers shot her dead. Her husband, millionaire Jim Sullivan, became the primary suspect. Her murder would remain unsolved for years until two unlikely witnesses finally stepped forward. “48 Hours" Correspondent Susan Spencer reports. This classic "48...

48 Hours correspondents Natalie Morales and Anne-Marie Green discuss the 2013 killing of Melissa Rocuba that went unsolved for nearly nine years. They discuss new information retrieved from old evidence that led to the arrest of Melissa’s husband, Bruno, and the conflicted feelings their daughters have about their father today.

A woman dies after an “accidental” shooting in her bedroom. Eight years later surveillance audio upends the case. Anne-Marie Green reports.

Brendan Banfield is on trial for the murder of his wife Christine and another man, Joseph Ryan -- but it’s the family au pair’s role that has drawn attention in court this week as she testified against him. Juliana Peres Magalhães, who was romantically involved with Banfield, detailed an elaborate catfishing scheme meant to lure Ryan to the Banfield home and make it look like he stabbed Christine....

On January 18, 1997, Beverly Watson disappeared and her husband, Jim, became a prime suspect in the case. There was virtually no evidence: no witness, no body, and no proof that Beverley was even dead. But police noticed that Jim was wearing makeup to conceal what appeared to be scratches on his face. “48 Hours" Correspondent Harold Dow reports. This classic "48 Hours" episode last aired on 5/28/2...

In 1979, police officer John Busby was shot in the face as he sat in his car. He barely survived and as he lay in the hospital he wrote his family a note saying he knew who did it. John and his family went into hiding but for years afterward lived in fear that the killer would strike again. This classic "48 Hours" episode last aired on 12/28/2013. Watch all-new episodes of “48 Hours” on Saturdays,...

48 Hours correspondents Natalie Morales and Anne-Marie Green discuss the survivor story of Hannah Pettey, a young mother from Alabama who was poisoned with lead. They discuss why police first suspected both Hannah’s mother and her husband, Brian, why Hannah believes Brian had attempted to previously kill her in a car crash, and her incredible recovery.

When a young woman nearly dies from poisoning, investigators focus on the two people she trusted the most. Anne-Marie Green reports.

When former state trooper David Camm was accused of killing his family, it was just the start of his long journey through the courts. After three trials and two convictions overturned, he was a free man. But ex-convict, Charles Boney, aimed at putting the murder weapon in the former cop’s hands. “48 Hours" Correspondent Richard Schlesinger reports. This classic "48 Hours" episode last aired on 8/2...

When Tina Caronna was found dead in the back seat of her car, everyone assumed it was a random crime, perhaps a carjacking gone wrong. But by the time of Tina’s funeral, whispers were swirling around Memphis that the real killer wasn’t a stranger at all, but someone much closer to home. “48 Hours" Correspondent Maureen Maher reports. This classic "48 Hours" episode last aired on 9/7/2013. Watch al...

48 Hours Correspondent Natalie Morales and 48 Hours Correspondent Anne-Marie Green discuss the case of Shea Briar and the three women involved in his murder. They explore the unusual dynamics among the defendants, who was the mastermind, and Anne-Marie’s visit to the remote bridge where Shea was shot.

Did a high school softball coach recruit one of her former players to kill? Anne-Marie Green reports.

In December 2004, Jennifer Corbin was found shot at close range in her bed in an apparent suicide. There were no signs of struggle and investigators found her upcoming divorce documents nearby. But did her estranged husband kill her and then stage the scene?  “48 Hours" Correspondent Peter Van Sant reports. This classic "48 Hours" episode last aired on 6/5/2007. Watch all-new episodes of “48 Hours...

In September 2000, Toni Heartsong was killed her in Florida home. Her husband, Bob, was initially eliminated as a suspect, but in 2006, new DNA technology revealed his DNA was found in Toni's hand and his blood under her thumb. “48 Hours" Correspondent Harold Dow reports. This classic "48 Hours" episode last aired on 8/15/2009. Watch all-new episodes of “48 Hours” on Saturdays, and stream on deman...

According to Pastor A.B. Schirmer, both of his wives had died in tragic accidents. His first wife fell down the stairs and his second wife was in a car accident. But when a parishioner was found dead from a gunshot wound at the church, police decided to reinvestigate those supposed accidental deaths. “48 Hours" Correspondent Richard Schlesinger reports. This classic "48 Hours" episode last aired o...

On December 22, 1990, sisters Linae and Tricia Tiede were held hostage by two men when their family was spending Christmas at their Utah cabin. Their mother, father, and grandmother were shot and the two men planned to burn the house down. The sisters owe their survival to their heroic father, Rolf. This classic "48 Hours" episode last aired on 3/9/2013. Watch all-new episodes of “48 Hours” on Sat...

On December 18, 1994, a wealthy real-estate developer mysteriously disappeared from his home in Las Vegas. A month later, the charred remains of his decapitated body were found. Authorities suspected his wife, Margaret Rudin, but she fled to Mexico before they could arrest her. “48 Hours" Correspondent Harold Dow reports. This classic "48 Hours" episode last aired on 6/3/2002. Watch all-new episod...

In 1995, Donnah Winger was beaten to death at home by an intruder with a hammer. Her husband, Mark Winger, heroically shot the intruder. But four years later, Donnah’s best friend revealed to police that she and Winger had been having an affair and that he had talked about killing his wife. “48 Hours" Correspondent Richard Schlesinger reports. This classic "48 Hours" episode last aired on 9/5/2009...