Podcast appearances and mentions of peter van sant

In a trial with no body and no crime scene, is circumstantial evidence enough to convict? Larry Millete's murder trial continues this week with shocking courtroom revelations. He is accused of killing his wife, 39-year-old mother of three Maya Millete. With cameras banned from the courtroom, 48 Hours correspondent Peter Van Sant and CBS News legal reporter Katrina Kaufman break down the past two weeks of testimony, from texts inquiring about a hitman, to a mysterious freezer wheeled out of the home just two days after she disappeared.

In May 2010, wealthy married couple, Dennis and Merna Koula, were found shot dead in their Wisconsin home. There was little evidence from the crime scene, but one clue - computer keystroke - became critical. And one person who knew the couple very well would become the prime suspect. "48 Hours" correspondent Peter Van Sant reports. This classic "48 Hours" episode last aired on 8/3/2013. Watch all-new episodes of “48 Hours” on Saturdays and stream on demand on Paramount+. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Six years after Gary Farris's body was found, Melody finally goes on trial for his murder. A surprise witness raises new questions about a weapon. And when Melody has her day in court, she shocks everyone with an accusation. Peter Van Sant speaks with Melody Farris in an exclusive interview, pressing for the truth about what really happened to Gary. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

48 Hours correspondents Anne-Marie Green and Peter Van Sant discuss the case of Kim Langwell, who was missing for more than two decades until her body was discovered under the floor of her ex-boyfriend's house. They discuss how a nonprofit search team helped locate the remains, the emotional impact statement that Kim's daughter, Tiffani, gave at sentencing, and the judge's reaction to a recorded jail call between the killer and his son that was played in court. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Artemis II crew is set to splash down in the Pacific Ocean on Friday after their history-making journey around the far side of the moon. Mark Strassmann explains the risks as the four astronauts reenter Earth's atmosphere. Tiffani McInnis was a teenager in Texas when her mother, Kimberly Langwell, failed to return home from work, leaving her family searching for answers. More than 20 years later, detectives investigating the case received critical information that would finally reveal Langwell's fate. Peter Van Sant has a preview. CBS News has been investigating allegations of sweeping hospice fraud in California. Prosecutors say bogus payments cost the state's Medicaid program $267 million. Adam Yamaguchi reports. Brian Hooker, who was arrested by Bahamian officials in connection to his wife's disappearance, sent texts to his friend after he alleged his wife fell off their boat. Hooker's account to his friend differs some from the statement he gave police. Cristian Benavides reports. A recent CBS News poll found 66% of Americans believe AI will decrease jobs. LinkedIn CEO Ryan Roslansky and chief economic opportunity officer Aneesh Raman share insights on the skills that professionals need to stay ahead of AI at work. Videos circulating on social media showing parents saying the name "Jessica" to calm their toddler are going viral. Developmental psychologist Aliza Pressman breaks down the trend and what parents need to know before trying it. Dan Levy talks to "CBS Mornings" about the comedy series "Big Mistakes," which is about organized crime. Levy explains how he used his own life to help shape his character's relationships and reflects on the beloved series "Schitt's Creek." To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

48 Hours correspondents Anne-Marie Green and Peter Van Sant discuss the murder of Harold Allen, who was poisoned with a root beer float by his wife, Marsha Allen, and her daughter, Ashley Jones. The team discusses text messages between the two that expose their murder plot and why money may have motivated them to turn on each other. They also share evidence of an alleged “kill list” that investigators discovered while Ashley was in jail. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

A burglar caught red handed leads police to a killer and a poisoned root beer float. Peter Van Sant reports. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

NASA on Thursday gave the Artemis II crew the final go-ahead for the "trans-lunar injection," which is when the main engine fires and pushes the Orion spacecraft out of Earth's orbit and toward the moon. Overnight, the crew members spoke to the press from the spacecraft about their journey. Kris Van Cleave reports. A new online game related to convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein is raising concerns among parents and educators. The premise of the game is to survive five nights without being caught by Epstein at his home. Social media videos show kids playing it in classrooms. Meg Oliver has more. A federal judge dismissed actor Blake Lively's sexual harassment claims in the legal battle between her and "It Ends With Us" director and her former co-star Justin Baldoni. Jericka Duncan has more. What started as a burglary investigation in Freetown, Indiana, for the Jackson County Sheriff's Department led authorities to a probe into a murder that involved poisons and a root beer float. Peter Van Sant reports. Police in Arizona have located a woman who went missing as a teenager more than three decades ago. The sheriff's office in Gila County, Arizona, said Christina Marie Plante ran away with an undisclosed family member. Tom Hanson reports on how authorities found her years later. Mumford & Sons' new record, "Prizefighter," recently debuted in the top 10 of the Billboard Hot 200. The band spoke to Anthony Mason about their journey through the music industry, how they got their confidence back and the major collaborations on their new music. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

48 Hours correspondents Natalie Morales and Peter Van Sant discuss the case of Gary Herbst, who was reported missing in 2014, and his remains were discovered years later in the woods of Wisconsin. They share extended clips of Peter's exclusive interview with the convicted killer, how dogs helped solve the case, and details from neighbors who observed the murder scene clean-up. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Late at night a couple watches as a rolled-up carpet is carted out of a nearby home. Soon after they learn the combative neighbor who lived there is missing.  Peter Van Sant reports. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Rising fuel prices can impact consumers beyond the gas pump. Oil prices have surged more than 40% since the Iran war effectively shut down the Strait of Hormuz. The price hike can impact everything from cargo ships crossing the Pacific to the delivery van pulling up outside your home - and the costs could quickly trickle down to retailers and consumers. Charlie D'Agata has the latest on the war and Kelly O'Grady explains the rising oil prices' impact on consumers. In the summer of 2013, Minnesota resident Gary Herbst seemingly disappeared. Years later, investigators made a startling discovery. Peter Van Sant has the story for "48 Hours." "All the Empty Rooms," which follows CBS News' Steve Hartman and photographer Lou Bopp as they document the empty bedrooms of children killed in school shootings, won an Oscar for Best Documentary Short Film. Hartman and the film's director, Joshua Seftel, talk about what that moment meant to the families of the victims and having Gloria Cazares, the mother of a 9-year-old girl killed in Uvalde, deliver the acceptance speech. UConn basketball star Azzi Fudd speaks to Jan Crawford about growing up playing basketball, her love for the game and her teammates, and overcoming multiple injuries to play again. Ryan Gosling and Sandra Hüller, stars of "Project Hail Mary," speak with "CBS Mornings" about the highly-anticipated movie, what it was like acting alongside the puppeteers behind alien Rocky and why Hüller chose a Harry Styles song to sing in a scene in the movie. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Imagine the heartache when a loved one suddenly disappears but investigators can't figure out what happened, or even if there had been a crime at all? And what about deaths that authorities have dismissed as accidents but the families are sure were calculated killings? “48 Hours" Correspondents Erin Moriarty and Peter Van Sant report. This classic "48 Hours" episode last aired on 9/6/2001. Watch all-new episodes of “48 Hours” on Saturdays, and stream on demand on Paramount+. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

48 Hours correspondents Anne-Marie Green and Peter Van Sant are joined by journalist Sheila Flynn to discuss the murder of Kristil Krug, a Colorado mother of three. They explore the threatening messages Kristil received for months before her death by an alleged stalker and how investigators used digital forensic evidence to determine that stalker was her own husband, Dan Krug. Sheila attended the trial and gives insight from the courtroom. Peter shares why Kristil's ex-boyfriend, who was the initial suspect, had a rock-solid alibi. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

48 Hours correspondents Anne-Marie Green and Peter Van Sant discuss Dakota Black, a tracker and detective who relentlessly hunted for answers when Makayla Meave went missing in 2023. They explore the fraught relationship between Makayla and her husband, Frank, Lt. Black's emotional connection to this case, and evidence that led to Frank's arrest. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

A Trump administration housing official has referred Democratic Rep. Eric Swalwell of California to the Justice Department over allegations involving mortgage fraud, according to sources. Swalwell, who served as an impeachment manager in President Trump's first term, has denied any wrongdoing. Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene speaks to "CBS Mornings" about the push to release the Epstein files. She was one of four Republicans that joined Democrats to secure a House vote on releasing all of the files and said "the government will not protect the predators." She added she believes President Trump "did nothing wrong." The president, who is mentioned in recently released emails between Epstein and others, has denied any wrongdoing. When a young Oklahoma mother is found murdered, a dogged detective launches a relentless search for the killer. "48 Hours"' Peter Van Sant reports. Alanis Morissette was 21 in 1996 when she won four Grammy Awards, including Album of the Year, for "Jagged Little Pill." Thirty years later, Morissette brought a new vulnerability to the stage during her recent residency in Las Vegas. CBS News' Vlad Duthiers has more. Lee Pace is starring in the new thriller, "The Running Man," which is based on a Stephen King novel. It takes place in a society in the near future where contestants participate in a reality game show and are hunted by professional assassins. Pace speaks to "CBS Mornings" about playing Evan McCone, the masked chief hunter in the group of assassins, and what inspires his love for acting. Keanu Reeves and Alex Winter, who starred together in the 1989 film "Bill and Ted's Excellent Adventure," are reuniting for the latest Broadway revival of "Waiting for Godot." The actors talk with "CBS Mornings" about the play and their decadeslong friendship. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

48 Hours correspondents Anne-Marie Green and Peter Van Sant discuss the case of Alison Davis who was accused of murder after her husband, Kevin, was found with a fatal injury at the bottom of their stairs at home. They examine why investigators felt Alison's call to 9-1-1 seemed suspicious and the courtroom battle between two doctors' testimonies about how Kevin died. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Father of captured Israeli soldier speaks out after Gaza peace deal announcement Israel's cabinet approved a ceasefire agreement to end the war in Gaza and bring hostages home. Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu thanked President Trump's envoy Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner for their role in the talks, as Mr. Trump prepares to visit the region amid ongoing uncertainty over the deal's details. Yehuda Cohen, whose 21-year-old son Nimrod was taken hostage near the Gaza border two years ago, joins "CBS Mornings" to share his reaction to the new peace deal between Israel and Hamas and his hopes for his son's release in the coming days. Alison Davis was in the fight of her life to defend herself after being accused of killing her husband, Kevin, who was found with a fatal injury at the foot of the stairs in August 2023. "48 Hours" correspondent Peter Van Sant reports on the case in "A Death in the Stairwell." CBS News Boston sports director Steve Burton joins "CBS Mornings" to preview this weekend's Patriots-Saints matchup, breaking down what fans can expect after New England's statement win over the Bills. In this installment of "Kindness 101," Steve Hartman and his children highlight a story that proves kindness is contagious, showing how one person's simple act of helping others can inspire countless more. Three-time Olympic gold medalist Gabby Thomas joins "CBS Mornings" to discuss her role as an advisor for Athlos NYC, a new competition bringing together the world's top female track and field athletes and paving the way for a professional women's league. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

“48 Hours” investigates the American student jailed in Italy for her roommate's murder.  Peter Van Sant reports. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

48 Hours correspondent Peter Van Sant and producer Jordan Kinsey discuss how TikTok mobilized a Minnesotan community to find missing mother of two, Maddi Kingsbury. This episode last aired on 4/16/2024. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

A young Minnesota mother goes missing. Her sister turns to TikTok for help. "48 Hours" correspondent Peter Van Sant reports. This episode last aired on 4/15/2024. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

48 Hours correspondent Peter Van Sant and producers share their experiences visiting Room 15 where Aileen Seiden was brutally murdered by her two partners, Zach Abell and Christina Araujo. They also dig into the forensic evidence and the nature of the “throuple” relationship between Aileen and her killers. This episode last aired on 10/22/2024. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Three people check into a Florida motel room. Only two walk out alive. Peter Van Sant reports. This episode last aired on 10/19/2024. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Bryan Miller seemed like a real-life comic book character as his persona of the “Zombie Hunter.” But was this man behind two murders that terrorized an Arizona community? 48 Hours correspondent Peter Van Sant and producer Paul La Rosa discuss. This episode last aired on 10/24/2023. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

How police connected the murders of two young women to a man known as a zombie-fighting comic book hero. "48 Hours" correspondent Peter Van Sant reports. This episode last aired on 10/22/2023. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

What was it like to be the lead prosecutor in the Bryan Kohberger case, with the nation watching your every move? 48 Hours correspondent Peter Van Sant speaks with Latah County prosecutor Bill Thompson who opens up about the immense pressure of the Bryan Kohberger case, the emotional toll, and the controversy surrounding the plea deal. Why was there no requirement for Kohberger to reveal crucial information? And what really happened behind the scenes of the case that gripped the country? To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

As a judge told Bryan Kohberger he would die in prison, the families of Madison Mogen, Kaylee Goncalves and Xana Kernodle courageously spoke out in court, honoring the lives of their loved ones and speaking openly about the trauma they have endured. The court also heard tearful words from surviving roommates Dylan Mortensen and Bethany Funke, whose lives were forever changed that night on King Road in Moscow, Idaho. 48 Hours correspondent Peter Van Sant reflects on the emotional day and how people are coming to terms with not knowing the “why” in this case with CBS News legal analyst Mary Fulginiti and Washington State University journalism professor Matt Loveless. This episode was recorded on July 23, 2025. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

After a surprise plea deal agreement, Bryan Kohberger appeared in court on Tuesday and admitted to killing four University of Idaho students: Madison Mogen, Kaylee Goncalves, Xana Kernodle and Ethan Chapin.  48 Hours correspondent Peter Van Sant and CBS News legal analyst Mary Fulginiti explain the significance of this latest court hearing and how it has affected the families of the victims. While some support the deal, others feel justice hasn't been served. As for motive, this remains a mystery. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

What happened when Sebastian Burns and Atif Rafay left the U.S. for Canada and became entangled in an elaborate “Mr. Big” sting operation? 48 Hours correspondent Peter Van Sant explains how their undercover confessions led to their eventual murder convictions.    Get early, ad-free access to episodes of Killer Conversation by subscribing to 48 Hours Plus on Apple Podcasts. The series is widely available everywhere else you get your podcasts.  Subscribe to 48 Hours+: https://apple.co/4aEgENo  To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Did two teenagers attempt to execute the perfect crime back in 1994? Sebastian Burns has been described as the mastermind who used a metal baseball bat to kill his friend Atif Rafay's mother, father, and sister, while Atif stood by. But what was their motive? 48 Hours correspondent Peter Van Sant talks about what it was like sitting across from these two young men in prison.  Get early, ad-free access to episodes of Killer Conversation by subscribing to 48 Hours Plus on Apple Podcasts. The series is widely available everywhere else you get your podcasts.  Subscribe to 48 Hours+: https://apple.co/4aEgENo  To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jerry Jones was convicted three times for the murder of his wife Lee, stabbing her over 60 times. 48 Hours correspondent Peter Van Sant sat across from Jones as he professed his innocence, but the evidence convinced jurors otherwise. You'll hear never-before-heard, revealing exchanges, between a highly skilled interviewer and a man convicted of killing the mother of his three children. Those conversations still haunt Van Sant to this day.  Get early, ad-free access to episodes of Killer Conversation by subscribing to 48 Hours Plus on Apple Podcasts. The series is widely available everywhere else you get your podcasts.  Subscribe to 48 Hours+: https://apple.co/4aEgENo  To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The story of the disappearance of T. Mark Stover is filled with twists and turns. Stover was known as the dog whisperer of the Pacific Northwest, and boasted clients like famous rockers and Hollywood stars. Then, in 2009, he vanished.We were recently fortunate enough to speak with 48 Hours correspondent Peter Van Sant about this case and his new podcast, Trained to Kill, out now on all podcast platforms. It's dropping new episodes until May 9.Here's Peter Van Sant's page on on CBS's website: https://www.cbsnews.com/team/peter-van-sant/Here's the page for Trained to Kill — listen to the show on your favorite podcast platform: https://plinkhq.com/i/1741770858?to=pagePre-order our book on Delphi here: https://bookshop.org/p/books/shadow-of-the-bridge-the-delphi-murders-and-the-dark-side-of-the-american-heartland-aine-cain/21866881?ean=9781639369232Or here: https://www.simonandschuster.com/books/Shadow-of-the-Bridge/Aine-Cain/9781639369232Or here: https://www.amazon.com/Shadow-Bridge-Murders-American-Heartland/dp/1639369236Join our Patreon here! https://www.patreon.com/c/murdersheetSupport The Murder Sheet by buying a t-shirt here: https://www.murdersheetshop.com/Send tips to murdersheet@gmail.com.The Murder Sheet is a production of Mystery Sheet LLC.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Melody Farris, the matriarch of a wealthy family spins a tale trying to pin the murder of her husband on her own son.  Peter Van Sant reports. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Vatican says more than 130,000 people have visited Pope Francis' coffin as he lies in state ahead of his funeral. Tributes continue to pour in for the pontiff, including from a key part of his legacy. CBS News' Seth Doane has more. Pope Francis' funeral will be held Saturday. A total of 130 foreign delegations will be attending, including President Trump and former President Joe Biden. CBS News senior correspondent Norah O'Donnell has the latest. Large crowds continue to pay their respects at the Vatican and at Roman Catholic churches around the world for Pope Francis, who died on Monday. Francis was the first pope from South America. CBS News' Manuel Bojorquez spoke to worshippers about the historic significance. Luigi Mangione, the accused killer of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson, is expected to be arraigned Friday on federal murder charges. Prosecutors on Thursday said they plan to seek the death penalty against Mangione if he's convicted. The judge in the case of Bryan Kohberger, who is accused of fatally stabbing four University of Idaho students, says the defendant can be sentenced to death if convicted. Kohberger's lawyers argued his autism spectrum diagnosis should prevent the death penalty. CBS News' Jonathan Vigliotti has more. This week's "48 Hours" features correspondent Peter Van Sant's exclusive interview with Melody Farris, a woman convicted of killing her husband on their Georgia farm last year. She shocked many in the courtroom at her sentencing when she blamed her son, Scott, for the slaying. Scott denies any involvement in his father's death. In today's "Kindness 101" lesson on resilience, Steve Hartman revisits how Zach Anglin refused to take no for an answer on his journey to becoming a pilot. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Join 48 Hours correspondent Peter Van Sant for "Trained to Kill: The Dog Trainer, the Heiress, and the Bodyguard," a gripping six-episode podcast that unravels a dark story — Mark Stover was a talented dog trainer, better known as the dog whisperer of the Pacific Northwest. He was charismatic and attracted the attention of wealthy blonde heiress Linda Opdyke. They built a business together, along with a marriage. But Linda said Mark also had a dark side and when she tried to leave the marriage, he obsessively followed. She sought the protection of a security expert Michiel Oakes who soon became the new love of her life, her knight in shining armor. But when blood was found in Mark's home and he was reported missing, detectives went looking for Michiel. In this dark love triangle, just who was the hunter and who was the hunted? To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Join 48 Hours correspondent Peter Van Sant for "Trained to Kill: The Dog Trainer, the Heiress, and the Bodyguard," a gripping six-episode podcast that unravels a dark story — Mark Stover was a talented dog trainer, better known as the dog whisperer of the Pacific Northwest. He was charismatic and attracted the attention of wealthy blonde heiress Linda Opdyke. They built a business together, along with a marriage. But Linda said Mark also had a dark side and when she tried to leave the marriage, he obsessively followed. She sought the protection of a security expert Michiel Oakes who soon became the new love of her life, her knight in shining armor. But when blood was found in Mark's home and he was reported missing, detectives went looking for Michiel. In this dark love triangle, just who was the hunter and who was the hunted? To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Join 48 Hours correspondent Peter Van Sant for "Trained to Kill: The Dog Trainer, the Heiress, and the Bodyguard," a gripping six-episode podcast that unravels a dark story — Mark Stover was a talented dog trainer, better known as the dog whisperer of the Pacific Northwest. He was charismatic and attracted the attention of wealthy blonde heiress Linda Opdyke. They built a business together, along with a marriage. But Linda said Mark also had a dark side and when she tried to leave the marriage, he obsessively followed. She sought the protection of a security expert Michiel Oakes who soon became the new love of her life, her knight in shining armor. But when blood was found in Mark's home and he was reported missing, detectives went looking for Michiel. In this dark love triangle, just who was the hunter and who was the hunted? To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

A soldier goes on the run after his wife is murdered. With him, his 17-year-old girlfriend. What does she know? Peter Van Sant reports. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Esther Reed was a small-town girl from Montana, but from 1999-2008, she lived a double life. She assumed at least four different identities and went by the names Natalie Fisher, Natalie Bowman, Brook Henson and Jennifer Myers. She conned her way into Harvard and Columbia universities and stole over $100,000 in student loans. She evaded authorities for years but her crimes would eventually catch up with her. “48 Hours" correspondent Peter Van Sant reports. This classic "48 Hours" episode last aired on 11/12/2011. Watch all-new episodes of “48 Hours” on Saturdays, and stream on demand on Paramount+. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

When 15-year-old Danni Houchins is found dead in a swamp, her family says they were led to believe she drowned. 24 years later, Danni's sister learns the terrible truth. Peter Van Sant reports. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

A woman is discovered shot dead in her car with a blood covered man alive on the ground. The man says he has no memory of how he got there. Investigators unravel the strange scene. Peter Van Sant reports.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

On January 5, 2003, Stephanie Pepper seemed to disappear without a trace. She was estranged from her husband but he was ruled out as a suspect. Investigators learned about her love affair with Wayne Guidry Jr., which had begun just five weeks earlier. With the help of Erik Dufrene, a childhood friend of Wayne Guidry and Guidry's father, Stephanie's body was found in a densely-wooded preserve. “48 Hours" correspondent Peter Van Sant reports. This classic "48 Hours" episode last aired on 12/2/2006. Watch all-new episodes of “48 Hours” on Saturdays, and stream on demand on Paramount+.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

A toxic couple orchestrates an elaborate plan to kill a mother. Peter Van Sant reports.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

A report on the criminal justice system's 50-year pursuit of serial killer Rodney James Alcala. From his 1968 abduction, rape and attempted murder of 8-year old Tali Shapiro in Los Angeles; to his 2010 conviction -- with the help of advances in DNA technology -- for the kidnapping, rape and murder of five California women; and to the subsequent discovery of other murders attributed to Alcala in New York and Wyoming. “48 Hours" correspondent Peter Van Sant reports. This classic "48 Hours" episode last aired on 11/9/2024. Watch all-new episodes of “48 Hours” on Saturdays, and stream on demand on Paramount+.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Three people check into a Florida motel room. Only two walk out alive. Peter Van Sant reports.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Join 48 Hours correspondent Peter Van Sant and producer Chuck Stevenson for a behind-the-scenes discussion about the murder of Kendy Howard. They discuss the cover-up by Kendy's husband, Dan, to make her death look like a suicide, Dan's troubling past as a state trooper, and his shocking drive to the airport during his trial. They also discuss an unaired clip of Dan's 9-1-1 call that was used as evidence against him in court. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Did a former Idaho state trooper use his law enforcement skills to stage his wife's death in their bathtub? Peter Van Sant reports.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

In 1998, gaming tycoon Ted Binion, was found dead in his Las Vegas home. Paranoid about his wealth, he stashed millions of dollars worth of silver in a hidden vault in Pahrump, Nevada. Prior to his death, he became involved with Sandy Murphy, and it was she who told police in September 1998 that she had found him dead of an apparent drug overdose. However Binion's sister, Becky Binion Behnen, insisted to police that this was no drug overdose and demanded an investigation. “48 Hours" correspondent Peter Van Sant reports. This classic "48 Hours" episode last aired on 9/18/2010. Watch all-new episodes of “48 Hours” on Saturdays, and stream on demand on Paramount+. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

On September 4, 2006, Kathy Wangler, wife of anesthesiologist Dr. Mark Wangler, died from carbon monoxide poisoning in their home in Lima, Ohio. Their thirty-year marriage had been falling apart; three years later, in 2009, investigators came to the conclusion that Dr. Wangler had murdered his wife. Kathy's mother and sisters felt that since Mark was familiar with gasses that he was able to plan and execute the perfect murder. Mark was arrested and the case was brought to trial. “48 Hours" correspondent Peter Van Sant reports. This classic "48 Hours" episode last aired on 6/16/2012. Watch all-new episodes of “48 Hours” on Saturdays, and stream on demand on Paramount+.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

How a yellow hammer nailed a suspect in the case of a missing businesswoman. Peter Van Sant reports.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Millionaire businesswoman Pamela Hargan and her youngest daughter Helen are found dead in their family home. The strange and haunting crime scene puzzled investigators – was it a murder-suicide or was it staged to look like one? “48 Hours” correspondent Peter Van Sant examines the suspenseful case in a new 6-episode series, “Blood is Thicker: The Hargan Family Killings”. Detectives try to untangle mixed motives from mother-daughter discord to sibling rivalry, jealousy, and a family fortune. Here's a preview of the first episode of the series. If you like this clip from “Blood is Thicker: The Hargan Family Killings” you can hear the rest of the episode wherever you get your podcasts. Can't wait to hear more? You can listen early and ad-free right now by joining Wondery Plus in the Wondery App or subscribing to 48 Hours+ on Apple Podcasts. Listen now: Wondery.fm/BloodIsThicker See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.