48 Hours
CBS News
“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.
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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.
Episodes
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Jun 9, 2025 • 46min
Defending Your Life
For nearly 17 years, sisters Kim and Beth Jones of Snohomish, Washington, have been trying to prove that their father, Jerry Jones, Jr. is innocent of the Dec. 3, 1988 stabbing murder of their mother, Lee. Jones was tried and found guilty of his wife’s murder, but in 1999, an appeals court ordered him released due to an ineffective lawyer. This episode last aired on 12/29/07.
After you listen to this episode, don’t miss the "Killer Conversation" companion episode in the 48 Hours podcast feed. Through behind-the-scenes stories and moments that never made it to air, Killer Conversation pulls back the curtain on what it’s really like to sit across from someone capable of murder and how that experience still haunts them years later. 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
Jun 5, 2025 • 46min
Behind Chamber Doors
Frieda Hanimov feared she would lose custody of her children because she suspected New York State Supreme Court Judge Gerald Garson was corrupt. She went to authorities and agreed to wear a wire. One woman's fight for her kids led to a full-fledged anti-corruption probe. “48 Hours" Correspondent Lesley Stahl reports. This classic "48 Hours" episode last aired on 8/4/2007. 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
Jun 4, 2025 • 46min
A Conviction In Question
In 2002, Daniel Wade Moore was convicted and sentenced to death for the 1999 murder of Karen Tipton, an Alabama mother and wife. But after new information from the FBI surfaced, in 2005 the same judge who sentenced Moore ordered him to be released. A second trial was held, ending in a hung jury. Would a third trial seal his fate? “48 Hours" Correspondent Erin Moriarty reports. This classic "48 Hours" episode last aired on 8/19/2006. 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
Jun 3, 2025 • 45min
My Mother's Murder Trials Part 2
A daughter suspects her mother of a double murder. Years later courtroom drama brings unsettling answers. Jim Axelrod reports.
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Jun 2, 2025 • 47min
My Mother's Murder Trials Part 1
A daughter suspects her mother of a double murder. Years later courtroom drama brings unsettling answers. Jim Axelrod reports.
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May 29, 2025 • 45min
In The Line of Fire
On October 5, 2009, firefighter Nick Koenig and his then-girlfriend, police officer Isabella Lovadina, were both seriously wounded by gunfire from a home invasion. While they both fought to recover, the fight for justice would largely depend on their ability to remember. This classic "48 Hours" episode last aired on 1/26/2013. 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
May 28, 2025 • 44min
Up In Flames
In September 2002, two young men were found executed in a burning Mercedes SUV in an upscale California neighborhood. What initially looked like a drug or gang-related murder, turned out to be something entirely different, but the crime scene left little forensic evidence to investigate. “48 Hours" Correspondent Peter Van Sant reports. This classic "48 Hours" episode last aired on 9/1/2012. 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
May 27, 2025 • 23min
Post Mortem | The Grad Student Murder
48 Hours Correspondent Anne-Marie Green and Producer Murray
Weiss discuss the murder of Kevin Jiang, a newly engaged Yale grad student who was gunned down by an unknown attacker in February 2021. They discuss how investigators discovered the unusual connection between Kevin and the killer, Qinxuan Pan, and the interstate manhunt to find Pan when he fled authorities. This episode originally aired on 1/28/25. 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
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May 26, 2025 • 46min
The Grad Student Murder
A Yale graduate student is tragically shot after a minor traffic incident, sparking questions of road rage versus a targeted attack. The investigation uncovers eyewitness accounts and reveals Kevin's heartfelt engagement, adding depth to a community's grief. As police plunge into a complex hunt for the culprits, the emotional toll on Kevin's family and loved ones comes to light. The aftermath leads to courtroom drama and reflections on lasting loss, leaving listeners with chilling insights into the impacts of violence.
May 22, 2025 • 45min
A Veteran Accused
Retired Colonel George Maracek was a distinguished veteran and former green beret who served in Korea and Vietnam. But when he was accused of murdering his wife in 1991, he maintained his innocence. He believed the police used him as a scapegoat to cover up a botched investigation. “48 Hours" Correspondent Susan Spencer reports. This classic "48 Hours" episode last aired on 1/3/2003. 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
