True Crime · TV & Film
by 48 Hours
“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…
This 48 Hours episode examines the case of Caleb Flynn, a music pastor who murdered his wife after a 13-year gap between his public appearance on American Idol—where he professed deep love for her—and his eventual conviction and life sentence. The episode is guided by correspondent Anne-Marie Green and investigator…
Worth it if you enjoy straightforward true crime reconstruction with a dramatic irony hook and don't require deep-dive reporting or exclusive access.
48 Hours examines the 2010 death of Sylvie Cachay, a promising fashion designer found dead in a bathtub at the Soho House hotel in New York City. The episode, reported by correspondent Troy Roberts, follows the investigation into what initially appeared to be an accidental overdose but quickly became a suspected…
Worth it if you enjoy classic true crime investigations with clear forensic turning points and don't require deep-dive original reporting.
"Dead Ringer" follows the story of Ramon Sosa, a former professional boxer who owned and operated a fitness gym with his wife, Lulu Sosa. When their marriage deteriorated, Ramon became concerned that he might be targeted in a murder-for-hire plot orchestrated by his wife or associates. Rather than waiting passively,…
Worth it if you enjoy police sting operations, marital crime narratives, and Peter Van Sant's investigative reporting style.
This 48 Hours episode examines the murder trial of Dr. Tomasz Kosowski, a plastic surgeon accused of killing attorney Steven Cozzi. The case centers on a missing lawyer and the evidence prosecutors presented to secure Kosowski's conviction, including a 'murder bag' and a paralyzing agent. Correspondent Erin Moriarty…
Worth it if you enjoy courtroom drama with unusual twists (self-represented defendant) and want a concise overview of a high-stakes murder conviction.
This 48 Hours episode explores the often-overlooked psychological and social burden carried by family members of convicted murderers. Rather than focusing on the crimes themselves, the episode centers on the relatives left to grapple with guilt, shame, and public stigma. The episode features three compelling case…
Worth it if you're interested in true crime from a psychological or sociological angle, or if you appreciate investigative journalism that humanizes overlooked perspectives in criminal cases.
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This 48 Hours episode, originally aired in 2009 and rebroadcast in 2026, covers the 2003 discovery of an unidentified teenage girl's remains found stuffed in a bag behind a restaurant. The core investigative thread centers on the use of forensic facial reconstruction—a sculptor created a detailed face reconstruction…
Worth it if you're interested in forensic science applications in criminal investigation and cases where innovative techniques lead to victim identification.
This episode continues the investigation into an unidentified woman found in the woods, focusing on the breakthrough moment when an unlikely person makes a surprising connection linking the victim to someone named Mindi. The narrative follows law enforcement's months-long struggle to identify the woman, with…
Worth it if you enjoy procedural true crime with investigative detail and are following the larger 'Woman in the Woods' series.
This 48 Hours episode introduces "The Woman in the Woods," a limited series examining the mysterious deaths of Mindi Mebane and her husband Nick Kassotis. According to the show notes, Mindi was described as romantic and hopeful when she married Nick, a Navy lawyer who appeared to be a good match. The narrative centers…
Worth it if you enjoy serialized true crime mysteries and don't mind committing to multiple episodes to uncover answers, or if you're already a 48 Hours fan.
This 28-minute 48 Hours episode examines the 2024 disappearance of Mamta Kafle Bhatt, a no-body case where prosecutors have built a case against her husband, Naresh Bhatt. The episode is framed as pre-trial coverage, with producers Michelle Sigona and consultant Herman Weisberg walking through the evidence prosecutors…
Worth it if you're interested in how prosecutors build no-body homicide cases or want a pre-trial primer on the Bhatt case before trial coverage.
"The Pact" examines the 1969 murder of 15-year-old John McCabe, who was killed after a school dance. The episode centers on a decades-long investigation that initially went cold despite police suspicions that McCabe's schoolmates were involved. The case remained unsolved for approximately 40 years before taking a…
Worth it if you enjoy classic true crime investigations with delayed justice angles and don't mind rewatches of previously aired material.
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This is a 3-minute introduction to a larger true crime series called 'The Woman in the Woods.' The episode sets up the central mystery: in December 2022, a hunter discovers a woman's body in the Georgia woods. Law enforcement faces an initial identification challenge, eventually using artist sketches to identify her…
Worth it if you enjoy true crime series and want a quick preview before committing to the full 'Woman in the Woods' investigation.
In Part 2 of this 48 Hours/My Life of Crime crossover episode, correspondent Erin Moriarty examines the trial of Lizzie Borden, the 32-year-old woman accused of murdering her father and stepmother with an ax in 1892. The episode opens with Moriarty spending a night at the Lizzie Borden Bed and Breakfast/Museum, using…
Worth it if you're interested in historical true crime, the Lizzie Borden case specifically, or how 19th-century justice systems handled high-profile murder trials.
Erin Moriarty opens a multi-part investigation into the Lizzie Borden case, one of America's most famous 19th-century murders. The episode is framed as an on-location visit to Fall River, Massachusetts, where Moriarty travels to the Borden house—now operating as a bed-and-breakfast and museum—to investigate the 1892…
Worth it if you're a Lizzie Borden enthusiast willing to commit to a multi-part series or enjoy atmospheric true-crime storytelling with a paranormal angle.
This 48 Hours episode examines the psychological and emotional toll of jury duty through the lens of the Lindsay Clancy trial, a high-profile case involving graphic testimony and weighty deliberations. The episode features a firsthand account from an actual juror who served on the trial, providing insight into how…
Worth it if you're interested in the human cost of jury service, the psychology of trauma, or a more empathetic angle on high-profile trials.
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