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The Au Pair Affair: Banfield Sentenced to Life
On Friday, June 5th, Brendan Banfield was sentenced to life in prison without parole for orchestrating an elaborate plot to murder his wife, Christine Banfield, while carrying on an affair with the family's au pair, Juliana Peres Magalhães. The scheme involved luring an unsuspecting man, Joseph Ryan, to the Banfield home and attempting to frame him for the crime. ‘48 Hours’ correspondent Anne-Marie Green and ‘48 Hours’ producer Michelle Sigona share the most passionate moments from victim impact statements. You’ll also hear from Brendan Banfield in court as he maintained his innocence.
Defending DJ
In 2010, college football player Danroy “DJ” Henry went out to celebrate with his teammates and was fatally shot by a police officer. This event triggered a seven-year journey for the Henry family as they searched for answers about what really happened. CBS News correspondent James Brown reports. This classic "48 Hours" episode last aired on 6/22/2019. Watch all-new episodes of “48 Hours” on Saturdays and stream on demand on Paramount+.
Redemption Song
The 1985 murder of Natalie Antonetti was a cold case for over 20 years. But then an anonymous phone call to the police pointed them back to the man who claimed innocence and seemed to have had an air-tight alibi. "48 Hours" correspondent Tracy Smith reports. This classic "48 Hours" episode last aired on 5/24/2014. Watch all-new episodes of “48 Hours” on Saturdays and stream on demand on Paramount+.
Post Mortem | The Plot to Kill Alyssa Burkett
When Alyssa Burkett was murdered outside her workplace in Texas, authorities quickly zeroed in on her ex-boyfriend, Andrew Beard. But nearly three years after the murder, the FBI arrested another unlikely suspect. 48 Hours Correspondent Peter Van Sant is joined by Producers Liza Finley and Gabby Demirdjian to break down the evidence against Andrew’s former fiancée, Holly. They discuss the damning text messages between them and an unusual expert the defense called at her trial: a make-up artist. This episode last aired on 11/19/2024.
The Plot to Kill Alyssa Burkett
In a small Texas town, a mother's worst nightmare becomes a tragic reality. This episode last aired on 11/16/2024.
Case by Case | Courtroom Gets Emotional During Larry Millete Murder Trial
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.
The Troubling Case Against Kevin Cooper
Kevin Cooper is currently incarcerated for the 1983 murder of Doug and Penny Ryen, their daughter Jessica, and friend Christopher Hughes. He has been on death row for over 40 years but maintains he is innocent and is still fighting for a new trial. "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+.
My Daughter's Killer
In 1986, 21-year-old Mitzi Nalley was brutally murdered in her Texas home. Police arrested Jonathan Wayne Nobles, who confessed to the crime and was sentenced to the death penalty. For more than a decade, Mitzi's mother tried to arrange a face-to-face confrontation with Nobles, but he refused until two weeks before his execution. "48 Hours" correspondents Bill Lagattuta and Troy Roberts report. This classic "48 Hours" episode last aired on 6/21/1999. Watch all-new episodes of “48 Hours” on Saturdays and stream on demand on Paramount+.
Post Mortem | Lindbergh
"The Lindbergh Conspiracies" host Joe Nocera joins CBS News correspondent Jim Axelrod for a discussion about one of the most infamous true crime cases of the 20th century. The 1932 kidnapping of Charles Lindbergh’s infant son captivated the world and became one of the first media frenzies of the modern era. But did convicted kidnapper Bruno Hauptmann act alone or was there more to the story? Learn why this case has been the subject of countless conspiracy theories.
Presenting the Lindbergh Conspiracies
Veteran reporter Joe Nocera, of The Free Press, investigates a 94-year-old murder case that deserves a second look: the kidnapping and murder of Charles Lindbergh, Jr. Little Lindy was the infant son of the most famous man in the world at the time: an aviator who had achieved impossible feats. Unsurprisingly, the case was a media sensation in 1932: especially when German immigrant Bruno Hauptmann was tried and executed for the crime. Hauptmann professed his innocence to the end: but could he have been telling the truth? This is a series that asks: was this case America's first great conspiracy? The Free Press, like CBS News, is owned by Paramount Skydance.
Survivor Finalist Joe Hunter’s Fight for Justice
During his time competing on Survivor, Joe Hunter has been open about seeking justice for the death of his sister Joanna whose death was ruled a suicide. “48 Hours” correspondent Natalie Morales and producer Michelle Fanucci discuss their investigation into Joanna’s death and an interview with Hunter who believes Joanna’s husband, former pastor Mark Lewis, staged the scene after years of domestic violence. Mark Lewis has not been charged with any crime relating to the death of Joanna.
Live to Tell: Sole Survivor
Robin Doan was ten years old when an intruder broke into her home and massacred her entire family as they slept in their beds. Robin survived by playing dead and recalled details of the night to investigators. She would later testify at her killer's trial. “48 Hours" Correspondent Erin Moriarty reports. This classic "48 Hours" episode last aired on 6/8/2024. Watch all-new episodes of “48 Hours” on Saturdays and stream on demand on Paramount+.
The Secret
In March 2007, 911 operator Theresa Parker vanished without a trace. Nearly a year later, her husband, police officer Sam Parker, was charged with her murder. Theresa's family believes that Parker may be the only one who can reveal the secret of where her body is. "48 Hours" correspondent Tracy Smith reports. This classic "48 Hours" episode last aired on 8/14/2010. Watch all-new episodes of “48 Hours” on Saturdays and stream on demand on Paramount+.
Post Mortem | Kouri Richins: Behind the Facade
48 Hours correspondents Anne-Marie Green and Natalie Morales discuss the case of Kouri Richins, a Utah mom who was sentenced to life in prison without parole for murdering her husband. They discuss the evidence that convinced two trial jurors that Richins is a killer, plus the emotional victim impact statements from the couple's three sons, who urged the judge to keep Kouri locked up. They also discuss Kouri Richin's tearful statement to her children and how she plans to appeal.
Kouri Richins: Behind the Facade
Scared of their own mother. Why the children of convicted killer Kouri Richins want her to stay behind bars. Natalie Morales reports.