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Experience the best in intriguing crime and justice cases that touch on all areas of the human experience, including greed and passion, presented by the award-winning team at CBS News' "48 Hours."

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    The 48 Hours podcast is a gripping and well-produced true crime podcast that delves into some of the most intriguing cases featured on the television show. The host does an excellent job of telling the stories of the families involved and providing insightful commentary. One of the best aspects of this podcast is the lack of commercials or very few interruptions, allowing listeners to fully immerse themselves in the stories without distractions. The lessons learned from these tragic cases are valuable and can potentially save lives. The podcast also offers glimpses into behind-the-scenes details, such as throwbacks to previous hosts and correspondents, adding an extra layer of interest for long-time fans.

    However, there are some criticisms to be made about this podcast. One recurring complaint is that at times, the audio is sped up so much that it becomes difficult to understand what is being said. This can detract from the overall listening experience and make it frustrating for those trying to follow along with the story. Additionally, there have been requests for a voiceover of title cards or visual elements included in the TV show for audiocast listeners. This would enhance their understanding and enjoyment of the episodes.

    In conclusion, despite its flaws, The 48 Hours podcast remains a fantastic choice for true crime enthusiasts who appreciate in-depth storytelling and analysis. The absence or minimal presence of commercials is refreshing, and the host's ability to convey emotions and connect with listeners makes each episode engaging. While improvements could be made regarding audio quality and providing additional context for audiocast listeners, overall this podcast provides compelling content that keeps you hooked until the very end.



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    In Jason's Name

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 26, 2026 40:55


    Jason Corbett was a recent widower when he hired Molly Martens as an au pair for his children. Their relationship soon turned romantic, they married and moved from Ireland to North Carolina. In 2015, Jason Corbett was violently beaten to death at home. Molly and her father, Tom Martens, admitted to attacking Jason. The question was why? "48 Hours" correspondent Maureen Maher reports.This classic "48 Hours" episode last aired on 5/24/2025. Watch all-new episodes of “48 Hours” on Saturdays and stream on demand on Paramount+.

    Post Mortem | The Hit-and-Run Death of Davis McClendon

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 25, 2026 20:13


    48 Hours Correspondent Anne-Marie Green and Producer Josh Yager discuss the death of Davis McClendon, who was fatally struck by Bud Ackerman, the estranged husband of Davis' love interest. This episode last aired on 3/4/2025.

    The Hit-and-Run Death of Davis McClendon

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 24, 2026 40:27


    A romance is cut short when a man is found dead near his mangled car. His newfound love is convinced it was no accident. Anne-Marie Green reports. This episode last aired on 3/1/2025.

    Star Witness

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 20, 2026 39:43


    Are they guilty of terrible crimes or are they victims themselves?  "48 Hours" examines two separate reports: Gloria Killian, who was arrested for a robbery-homicide she claimed she did not commit, and Clarence Elkins, who was incarcerated for the murder of his mother-in-law but maintained his innocence. "48 Hours" correspondents Peter Van Sant and Susan Spencer report.This classic "48 Hours" episode last aired on 9/13/2003. Watch all-new episodes of “48 Hours” on Saturdays and stream on demand on Paramount+.

    A Time To Kill

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 19, 2026 37:45


    Sterling Barber was 17-years-old when he violently stabbed a man to death. Sterling said the accused attacker, a father and church Deacon, tried to sexually assault him. But was it self-defense or murder? "48 Hours" correspondent Richard Schlesinger reports. This classic "48 Hours" episode last aired on 9/13/1999. Watch all-new episodes of “48 Hours” on Saturdays and stream on demand on Paramount+.

    Post Mortem | Murder in a Parking Garage

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 18, 2026 22:41


    48 Hours correspondents Natalie Morales and Anne-Marie Green discuss the murder of Kenny Fandrich and how the first clues were images captured from security cameras in a parking garage. This episode last aired on 10/7/2025.

    Murder in a Parking Garage

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 17, 2026 40:32


    A masked killer spray paints security cameras to hide his crime. Natalie Morales reports. This episode last aired on 10/6/2025.

    Luigi Mangione's Guilty Plea, Explained

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 15, 2026 12:18


    A major development in the Luigi Mangione case: after previously pleading not guilty to federal stalking charges, Mangione changed his plea to guilty and also admitted to shooting United Healthcare CEO Brian Thompson. CBS News legal analyst Caroline Polisi and CBS News legal reporter Katrina Kaufman examine what changed, why the plea change matters, and what comes next in the state murder case.

    Treating Lindsay Clancy

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 14, 2026 25:25


    The focus in the Lindsay Clancy trial shifts to her mental health treatment as jurors hear testimony from her psychiatric providers, friends, and family. “48 Hours” correspondent Erin Moriarty and CBS News correspondent Shanelle Kaul break down the emotional moments in court, the competing narratives emerging at the center of the case, and the lasting questions surrounding maternal mental health.

    FindJodi

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 13, 2026 41:32


    In 1995, Jodi Huisentruit was a news anchor in Iowa, but when she didn't arrive at work for her morning assignment, police began investigating her disappearance. Over three decades later, her body has never been found, and the question remains: what happened to Jodi? "48 Hours" correspondent Jim Axelrod reports. This classic "48 Hours" episode last aired on 6/1/2019. Watch all-new episodes of “48 Hours” on Saturdays and stream on demand on Paramount+.

    Last Chance

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 12, 2026 40:03


    When a Louisiana teen named Crystal Champagne was found dead under a bridge, her cousin, Damon Thibodeaux, confessed to raping and murdering her. He was convicted and sentenced to death row. But what if that confession wasn't true and Thibodeaux could get one last chance at freedom?  "48 Hours" correspondent Erin Moriarty reports.This classic "48 Hours" episode last aired on 12/6/2014. Watch all-new episodes of “48 Hours” on Saturdays and stream on demand on Paramount+.

    Post Mortem | Facing a Monster at Trial

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 11, 2026 21:58


    48 Hours Correspondents Natalie Morales and Anne-Marie Green discuss the survivor story of C.C. Opanowski, who was violently attacked by her ex-boyfriend, Shawn Doyle, when she was a teenager in 1996. This episode last aired on 5/13/2025.

    Facing a Monster at Trial

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 10, 2026 41:08


    A teenager survives a vicious attack by an ex-boyfriend. Years later she faces him in court after he murders a young mother. This episode last airded on 5/12/2025.

    Inside Lindsay Clancy's Home

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 7, 2026 28:15


    As the Lindsay Clancy murder trial continues, jurors hear testimony from the medical professionals who treated her before and after the deaths of her three children, and excerpts of her journal. They also visit key scenes from the night of the killings. "48 Hours" correspondent Erin Moriarty speaks with WBZ-TV reporter and anchor Kristina Rex about emotional courtroom moments, graphic testimony, and the key question at the heart of this case: what was happening in Lindsay Clancy's mind on January 24, 2023?

    The Secret Life of Eric Wright

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 6, 2026 37:44


    In 1980, Kathi Spiars met a man who called himself Steve Marcum, and despite a few bizarre stories about his past, Kathi married him. But when their marriage fell apart, Kathi questioned Marcum's stories, including his work as a hitman for the CIA and his claim that he had inherited a large amount of money. Not only did she discover that her husband's real name was Eric Wright, but she learned that he never worked for the CIA, was still married to his second wife, and was implicated in an unsolved murder. "48 Hours" correspondent Erin Moriarty reports. This classic "48 Hours" episode last aired on 7/24/2021. Watch all-new episodes of “48 Hours” on Saturdays and stream on demand on Paramount+.

    Lizzie Borden Took an Axe

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 5, 2026 39:59


    In 1892, Andrew and Abby Borden were found brutally murdered in their home, and Andrew's daughter, Lizzie Borden, became the prime suspect. Although police found suspicious evidence, including a burned dress and a hatchet head, forensic science at the time could not link Lizzie to the crime. Despite her acquittal, Lizzie remained one of America's most infamous murder suspects until her death in 1927. "48 Hours" correspondent Erin Moriarty reports.This classic "48 Hours" episode last aired on 7/31/2021. Watch all-new episodes of “48 Hours” on Saturdays and stream on demand on Paramount+.

    Post Mortem | The Neighbor Across The Street

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 4, 2026 21:01


    Host Anne-Marie Green and 48 Hours Correspondent Erin Moriarty discuss the 1979 murder of Catina Rose Salarno, who was shot by her ex-boyfriend, Steven Burns, and her family's ongoing fight to keep him in prison. This episode last aired on 5/6/2025.

    The Neighbor Across The Street

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 3, 2026 41:07


    A college student is killed by her boyfriend who lived right across the street. Her family's long battle to keep him in prison. Erin Moriarty reports. This episode last aired on 5/5/2025.

    Lindsay Clancy Trial: Patrick Clancy Takes the Stand

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 31, 2026 35:06


    Three years after the deaths of Cora, Dawson and Callan Clancy, the trial of their mother Lindsay is underway. This week, CBS News legal analyst Caroline Polisi and CBS News correspondent Shanelle Kaul take listeners inside the courtroom for jury selection, opening statements, and the highly anticipated testimony of her now ex-husband Patrick Clancy. They examine the prosecution's claim that Lindsay Clancy carefully planned the killings and the defense's contention that postpartum psychosis left her unable to control her actions.

    To Hell and Back

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 29, 2026 37:54


    17-year-old Jacque Marris reveals details about her abduction and how she and Tamara Brooks, another teenage victim, survived a harrowing 12-hour kidnapping on Aug. 1, 2002. They were strangers when their ordeal began, but it was only by working together that they found a way to survive. "48 Hours" correspondent Peter Van Sant reports. This classic "48 Hours" episode last aired on 8/27/2003. Watch all-new episodes of “48 Hours” on Saturdays and stream on demand on Paramount+.

    The Lost Daughter

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 29, 2026 37:35


    In 1989, college student Tiffany Sessions seemed to disappear without a trace. A massive search was launched, driven in part by her father, but it turned up nothing. Over three decades later, investigators and her family are still searching for answers. "48 Hours" correspondent Tracy Smith reports. This classic "48 Hours" episode last aired on 8/8/2015. Watch all-new episodes of “48 Hours” on Saturdays and stream on demand on Paramount+.

    Post Mortem | Justine's Voice for Justice

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 28, 2026 20:32


    CBS News Correspondent Natalie Morales and 48 Hours Producer Gayane Keshishyan Mendez cover the 2003 murder of Justine Vanderschoot. They discuss the isolated area where Justine's body was found, how this case affected them as mothers, and why Justine's family continues to fight to keep her convicted murderers in prison. This episode last aired on 2/18/25.

    Justine's Voice for Justice

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 27, 2026 41:12


    After a teenager is strangled and buried alive, her family takes on the fight to keep her convicted killers behind bars. “We're her voice” says Justine's sister. Natalie Morales reports. This episode last aired on 2/15/25.

    Inside D4vd's Preliminary Hearing in Murder Case

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 24, 2026 24:35


    A preliminary hearing offers the clearest look yet at the case against singer-songwriter D4vd, who is charged with the murder of 14-year-old Celeste Rivas Hernandez. “48 Hours” correspondent Anne-Marie Green is joined by Los Angeles Times investigative crime writer Richard Winton to unpack the latest courtroom developments, the prosecution's strategy, the defense's response, and the evidence that could determine whether the case advances to trial.

    Expert Witness

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 23, 2026 38:55


    Expert witnesses often give key testimonies at criminal trials and are allowed to give their own opinions. But what happens when their opinions don't reflect the facts?  "48 Hours" correspondent Susan Spencer, Harold Dow and Peter Van Sant report. This classic "48 Hours" episode last aired on 8/23/1999. Watch all-new episodes of “48 Hours” on Saturdays and stream on demand on Paramount+.

    Casey Anthony: Judgment Day

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 22, 2026 40:49


    It was a case that captivated the country. In 2008, 2-year-old Caylee Anthony disappeared, only to be discovered six months later near her home. Her remains were stuffed in plastic bags and her mouth sealed with duct tape. Her mother, Casey Anthony, was charged with murder after not reporting her daughter missing for a month, and allegedly lying to police.

    Post Mortem | The Footprint Evidence

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 21, 2026 20:25


    Host Anne-Marie Green and 48 Hours Correspondent Erin Moriarty discuss the cold case murder of Jeanie Childs, who was stabbed to death in 1993. They discuss the investigative genetic genealogy that led authorities to a suspect, and the bloody footprints left at the crime scene. This episode last aired on 5/20/25.

    The Footprint Evidence

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 20, 2026 40:14


    A woman is murdered in her home and the pivotal clue at the crime scene is a bloody footprint her killer left behind. This episode last aired on 5/19/25.

    The Lindsay Clancy Case: A Family Tragedy on Trial

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 17, 2026 26:54


    As the trial of Lindsay Clancy is set to begin, Natalie Morales is joined by WBZ-TV Boston reporter and anchor Kristina Rex to examine the case that has drawn national attention and intense public scrutiny. They break down the events leading up to Clancy killing her three young children, the competing arguments expected at trial, and the role mental illness may play in the case.

    Death Wish

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 16, 2026 39:56


    The death of Jeffrey Locker was like nothing veteran New York City cops had ever seen before. When the successful suburban family man was found dead inside a car in Manhattan, police investigated several theories. Was it a botched robbery? A murder for hire? Or was it even a murder at all? "48 Hours" correspondent Richard Schlesinger reports. This classic "48 Hours" episode last aired on 9/7/2013. Watch all-new episodes of “48 Hours” on Saturdays and stream on demand on Paramount+.

    What Ever Happened to Mary Day?

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 15, 2026 40:00


    13-year-old Mary Day disappeared in 1981. More than 20 years later, investigators suspected she'd been murdered, and focused on Mary's mother and stepfather, who had never filed a missing persons report. But just as investigators seemed to be closing in on the truth, the case would take a shocking turn. "48 Hours" correspondent Maureen Maher reports. This classic "48 Hours" episode last aired on 12/23/2023. Watch all-new episodes of “48 Hours” on Saturdays and stream on demand on Paramount+.

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    My Mother's Double Murder Case Part 2

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 14, 2026 40:32


    A daughter suspects her mother of a double murder. Years later courtroom drama brings unsettling answers. Jim Axelrod reports. This episode last aired on 6/3/25.

    My Mother's Double Murder Case Part 1

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 13, 2026 42:13


    A daughter suspects her mother of a double murder. Years later courtroom drama brings unsettling answers. Jim Axelrod reports. This episode last aired on 6/2/25.

    The Larry Millete Verdict

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 9, 2026 4:41


    More than five years after Maya Millete was last seen at her Chula Vista home, a jury has found her husband, Larry Millete, guilty of first-degree murder. In this special bonus episode, CBS News legal analyst Caroline Polisi revisits the evidence, the witnesses, and the unanswered questions that defined this no-body murder trial. From allegations of control and marital conflict to digital evidence, missing miles, and the now-infamous spellcaster testimony, we examine the case that captivated Southern California and beyond. And even with a verdict, the central question remains unanswered: Where's Maya?

    I Remember Everything

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 9, 2026 40:38


    In 1996, Angela Rose was a teenager heading to a high school graduation party after work. She never made it. Angela was abducted by a man with a long criminal history. But her remarkable ability to remember the details of the harrowing assault led to her attackers conviction. She then founded an organization to help others. "48 Hours" correspondent Maureen Maher reports. This classic "48 Hours" episode last aired on 6/25/2016. Watch all-new episodes of “48 Hours” on Saturdays and stream on demand on Paramount+.

    Secrets of the Well

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 8, 2026 40:48


    Criminal investigator Clay Bryant helped solve two separate cases with strange similarities: the murder case of Gwendolyn Moore, a 30-year-old mother whose body was pulled from a well, and the disappearance of fire chief Fred Wilkerson. He became known as ‘cold case Clay' because of his obsession with uncovering long-buried secrets. "48 Hours" correspondent Susan Spencer reports. This classic "48 Hours" episode last aired on 7/30/2005. Watch all-new episodes of “48 Hours” on Saturdays and stream on demand on Paramount+.

    Find Yura: Manhunt on the Dark Web

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 6, 2026 40:37


    In July 2018, 15-year-old Alexis Stern learned from police that someone had ordered a hit on her using a dark web murder-for-hire site, ran by a shadowy figure named Yura. Alexis believed her ex-boyfriend, Adrian Fry, was behind the plot because he sent her threatening messages after discovering she was in a new relationship. "48 Hours" correspondent Peter Van Sant reports. This classic "48 Hours" episode last aired on 4/10/2021. Watch all-new episodes of “48 Hours” on Saturdays and stream on demand on Paramount+.

    Verdict Soon in the Larry Millete Trial

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 3, 2026 20:19


    The prosecution and defense have rested their cases. Jurors heard testimony about Maya Millete's secret relationship, a hidden Instagram account, Larry Millete's communications with an online spiritual practitioner. Prosecutors also questioned witnesses about the digital evidence they say helps reconstruct the events surrounding Maya's disappearance and where investigators searched for her. CBS News legal analyst Caroline Polisi and “48 Hours” consultant Herman Weisberg discuss the significance of witness testimony for the outcome of this trial.

    Grave Injustice

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 2, 2026 40:31


    Anthony Graves spent eighteen years in prison, twelve of them on death row, for murders he did not commit. In 1992, a grandmother, her teen-aged daughter, and her four young grandchildren were all killed in their beds. Texas Rangers quickly zeroed in on Robert Carter, the father of the youngest victim. He admitted that he was at the crime scene, but said Anthony Graves committed the murders. "48 Hours" correspondent Richard Schlesinger reports. This classic "48 Hours" episode last aired on 3/17/2012. Watch all-new episodes of “48 Hours” on Saturdays and stream on demand on Paramount+.

    Murder on the Red River

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 1, 2026 41:33


    On May 12, 2002, Jennifer Harris disappeared. Six days later her body was found floating in the Red River in Texas. Police learned that she had told her best friend that she was pregnant and the autopsy revealed her uterus was missing. "48 Hours" correspondent Jim Axelrod reports. This classic "48 Hours" episode last aired on 7/6/2019. Watch all-new episodes of “48 Hours” on Saturdays and stream on demand on Paramount+.

    Post Mortem | When Selonia Reed Never Came Home

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 30, 2026 22:30


    48 Hours Correspondent Anne-Marie Green and CBS News National Correspondent Vladimir Duthiers discuss the 1987 murder of Selonia Reed that went unsolved for over thirty years. This episode last aired on 4/15/2025.

    When Selonia Reed Never Came Home

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 29, 2026 40:37


    Did a father use his six-year-old son as an alibi for murder? A son grapples with his parents' troubled past. This episode last aired on 4/14/2025.

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