After the First 48
Overview
After the First 48 delves into the aftermath of homicide investigations, serving as a companion to The First 48. This gripping documentary series on A&E explores the judicial journey following the initial police work, highlighting trial verdicts and sentencing. Viewers gain insights through candid interviews with detectives, prosecutors, defense attorneys, and the victim's family, offering a comprehensive look at the criminal justice process. By examining the emotional and legal ramifications of each case, the show provides a deeper understanding of the challenges faced by those seeking justice.
Episodes
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Blindsided/Killing Spree
In Dallas, Detective Eddie Ibarra utilized surveillance footage to locate Jose Castro, who was charged with the gruesome murder of a fifty-one-year-ol...
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Silenced/Downstream Drifter
In San Antonio, TX, Detective Tim Angell and his team discover a lifeless man, brutally beaten, floating in a creek. They urgently work to uncover the...
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Blackout
Detective Robert Arredondo and his team embark on a nationwide search for the suspects responsible for the shocking murders of three young men. As the...
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Ashes and Snow/Backyard Murder
A woman's body is discovered in a car that has been partially set ablaze, suggesting a violent struggle. Meanwhile, a deadly confrontation arises from...
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7
Bait and Switch
On a June Sunday night in 2007, Christian Marton and his girlfriend, Monica Stafford, made a two-hour drive from Axtell, Texas, to Dallas, where Chris...
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Burden of Proof/Last Ride
The shocking murder of a father of five, who was discovered with over 50 stab wounds, leaves friends and family in disbelief. As the Cleveland Homicid...
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Disappeared/Red Handed
In Dallas, detectives looked into the case of a 20-year-old woman who vanished without a trace. After a six-day search, they apprehended Douglas Edwar...
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The Boogey Man
On March 26, 2006, homicide detectives arrived at the scene of a burning vehicle, discovering the remains of 22-year-old Xenia Wilson, a mother to a f...
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11
Bail Out
In Dallas, investigators looked into the shooting death of 26-year-old Daniel Barron, who was found shot at his front door. It quickly became clear th...
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12
Letters of Intent / Family Friend
In 2007, Dallas, Texas, Darell Billingslea was arrested for the violent murder of twenty-two-year-old Jessica Lewalling, driven by jealousy. A two-tim...
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The Good Book
In November 2006, detectives in Dallas launched an investigation into the gruesome murder of a 29-year-old mother of four, whose body was discovered c...
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Last Fare
The individuals implicated in the robbery and murder of a cab driver are set to appear in court to face justice for their alleged crimes.
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Innocent Lost
With several of our most significant cases now resolved, we can offer viewers an inside look at the intense and emotional moments that transpired foll...
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No-Tell Motel
With several of our most compelling cases now resolved, we invite viewers to delve into the intense and gripping moments that occurred following the a...
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Drama at the Classic/50G Murder
Two cases make their way to court: one centers around a murder linked to a football game, while the other involves a shooting that took place at an un...
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18
Return to Sender/Left Behind
In 2008, 19-year-old Mikael Hudson was shot in Texas, leading to the arrest of two suspects. Earlier, in 2005, Virginia Rodriguez was killed, and her ...
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Signs of Violence
In a perplexing case, one victim was entangled in a love triangle while the other was an unknown individual, both meeting gruesome fates just a week a...
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Last Yard
Taylor Bradford, a football standout from the University of Memphis, met a tragic end in his cherished Lincoln Town Car. Initially, authorities suspec...
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Lester Street
In September 2010, Jessie Dotson faced trial for one of the most horrific mass murders in Memphis history. The chilling aspect of the case was that th...
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Torn
In February 2009, 21-year-old James “Jamo” Allen was shot outside a housing project in Louisville, Kentucky. When detectives learn that his ex-gir...
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Final Investment
In South Memphis, a robbery ends tragically with one man dead and scant physical evidence left behind. Detectives manage to locate multiple witnesses,...
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Bad Company
On a balmy, clear night in the desert close to Lake Mead, a man’s lifeless body, a victim of gunfire, was discovered lying in the roadway. As detect...
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Loose Ends
Detectives connect Martin Seay to multiple murders, yet he faces trial for just one of them. The prosecution's star witness is his ex-girlfriend, Kand...
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Fifteen
Fifteen-year-old Juanita Payne lost her life outside a party due to an errant bullet from an AK-47. Investigators apprehend a suspect they believe is ...
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Shattered Dreams
In 2008, Mohamed Abdelrahman, a Darfurian immigrant, was fatally shot in his shop during a robbery. Detective Arnold arrested three individuals in con...
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Better Days / Inked In Blood
In Memphis, a 79-year-old man is murdered. During the trial of the young man charged with the crime, his defense lawyer presents an unconventional arg...
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In Harm's Way
In 2009, John Craig Froelich, II was fatally shot in south Houston while he was with his girlfriend, who was on her way to buy drugs. Sgt. Craig Clopt...
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Cold as Ice
In January 2009, Billy Wagner was shot and killed in the street in Louisville, struck by a single bullet to the back of his head. After almost two wee...
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Torched / Girl Fight
In Miami, Detective Freddie Ponce takes into custody a man responsible for the torture and murder of his childhood friend. The evidence against him se...
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Tag Team/Heart of Gold
In Memphis, TN, Lt. Caroline Mason delves back into the 2007 murder of a 19-year-old who was killed in a street brawl that escalated dangerously. Duri...
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Rules of the Game
When a well-known local figure in Louisville is killed during a drug transaction, detectives Brenda Wescott and John Lesher spring into action to find...
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Last Call / Road Hazard
In Memphis, a devastating shooting claims the life of a single mother’s only son, with a prominent gang member identified as the prime suspect. The ...
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Stolen Lives / Crimson Trail
In Miami, Florida, 25-year-old Pedro Roteta is brutally stabbed in broad daylight and left to succumb to his injuries. Although there’s video eviden...
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Devil Inside/Flight Risk
When a woman's dismembered remains are discovered under an overpass in Tucson, Arizona, the suspect unveils a chilling aspect of his character, leavin...
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Bad Attitude
When a man's stabbed corpse is discovered in an empty apartment in Dallas, Texas, two suspects confess to having orchestrated a robbery against him, y...
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Caught Up/Chasing Shadows
In Louisville, Kentucky, detectives apprehended suspects in two separate incidents, with their actions recorded on video. However, the question remain...
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No Return
In Atascocita, Texas, a cherished father of three is tragically shot outside his home during a botched robbery. Fortunately, detectives uncover an une...
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Into the Woods
When a 17-year-old girl is discovered shot in the back of the head in the woods near Katy, Texas, a young man steps forward, asserting he witnessed th...
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The Witness
In Liberty City, Miami, a beloved couple is shockingly gunned down in a sudden ambush. The sole witness to this horrific act is their ten-year-old dau...
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Brother's Blood
In a Miami apartment, the body of a Honduran immigrant is discovered, brutally stabbed. His brother insists it was a suicide, but as detectives explor...
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Friends for Life
In a perplexing twist to a homicide investigation in Cleveland, a witness emerges with shocking allegations that the victim was killed by none other t...
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Cold Light of Day
In Cleveland, Detectives Mike Smith and Walley Everett delve into the murder of a young woman whose remains have been charred beyond identification. A...
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Dumped
In Memphis, Tennessee, a man's lifeless body is discovered abandoned in a field. Despite extensive investigations, the case remains unsolved, leaving ...
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Missing/Deadly Ride
In Harris County, Texas, authorities respond to an abandoned SUV with bloodstains inside. The vehicle belongs to a 20-year-old single mother who has m...
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House of Rage (Follow-Up)
In a Cleveland, Ohio apartment, the lifeless body of a mother with five young sons is discovered, having been shot. A witness steps forward, leading i...
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The Ring/House of Pain
In Birmingham, Alabama, a mother is discovered brutally murdered in her bedroom, having been stabbed to death. As investigators delve into the case, t...
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Prince of Darkness/Last Words
In Harris County, Texas, a young mother of three is discovered in her trailer, having suffered a fatal throat wound. Authorities apprehend a suspect t...
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Good Man Down
In Cleveland, Ohio, an aspiring police officer is tragically shot during a brutal fight at a nightclub, with the incident captured on video. Investiga...
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What Lies Beneath
In a gripping After the First 48 special, one of the most unusual cases from The First 48 unfolds. A body, concealed in a basement for six months, is ...
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A Simple Plan
In Harris County, Texas, a 41-year-old woman is murdered in her residence by four masked assailants. While investigators have a suspect in mind, they ...
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Brutal Business
In Oak Cliff, Dallas, two young men are found shot in the head within a drug house, their charred bodies discovered in a car trunk. As investigators r...
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Burned Alive
In Houston, a woman is brutally assaulted, ignited, and abandoned to perish, leading police to believe that the assailant was someone familiar to her.
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Into the Night
A robbery escalates into tragedy for a man at a gas station. In the aftermath, police apprehend two teenagers in connection with the incident.
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Burning Rage
In Birmingham, AL, a woman, her son, and her young niece are brutally stabbed over 75 times before their apartment is set ablaze. As the investigation...
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Birthday Girl/Nightmare
In Cleveland, a 14-year-old girl tragically lost her life at her birthday celebration when rival gangs clashed and opened fire. Detectives conducted i...
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Love Thy Neighbor
A quiet neighborhood in Houston is shaken by a shocking armed robbery that results in a brutal murder. After four long years, the community finally se...
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Easy Money
A convenience store heist in Cleveland escalates tragically when a clerk is fatally shot. As law enforcement investigates, they uncover a series of re...
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Hot Ride
A youth minister is tragically killed during a carjacking gone wrong. Authorities apprehend two men involved, but one of the suspects decides to betra...
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Cold Justice
In 1983, a series of brutal rapes and murders targeting young mothers rocked the west side of Louisville, Kentucky. While justice was served for two o...
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Kiss of Death
In a Rochester, New York neighborhood, a man is shot and killed in a shocking attack. Authorities suspect that his estranged wife, who works as a pros...
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Deadly Dance
In Las Vegas, a talented dancer vanishes without a clue. Her boyfriend, who was the last to see her, is unable to offer any helpful information. After...
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Date Night
Four days before Christmas in 2013, a single mother of five is shot twice and left in an East Cleveland street, where her killer runs her over. As the...
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Murder Rap/New Year's Terror
In Cleveland, Ohio, the city is shaken by two brutal murders. A young man decides to turn his back on gang life, eager to stop the violence plaguing h...
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Twice Told Tale
Prosecutors are optimistic that a name spoken by the murder victim in their final moments will provide the evidence needed to secure a conviction agai...
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The Rookie
In Cleveland, a cherished father and son is killed during a robbery. One eyewitness steps up to identify two suspects, both affiliated with a notoriou...
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Crossroads
In Tulsa, the shocking murder of a man, shot and abandoned in the street, shatters the lives of two families.
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Chain of Death
In a tragic incident, a young mother and her friend are gunned down in a parking lot, prompting Tulsa detectives and prosecutors to launch a determine...
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Spree Killer
Following the murder of a man and multiple injuries to others, the Tulsa Police Department collaborates with the District Attorney's Office and the ho...
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Family First
In Tulsa, Oklahoma, investigators face the challenge of penetrating a family's silence to uncover the truth behind the brutal murder of an 18-year-old...
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Down a Dark Hallway
Following the murder of an elderly man, the suspect stuns the prosecutors by disregarding his attorney's counsel during the trial.
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Tracked
In Gwinnett County, Georgia, the shocking murder of a devoted father of three at his own front door leaves his family and friends grappling with a dev...
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Old Wounds
In Tulsa, a 19-year-old woman is tragically shot in a drive-by incident, with the intended target being someone else. As the trial unfolds, the key to...
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Devil's Trail
After a homeless woman is brutally raped and killed, detectives in Tulsa collaborate with prosecutors and a survivor from the suspect's past. Their go...
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Trap House
As Christmas approaches, a man loses his life in a botched armed robbery. Tulsa detectives, alongside the District Attorney’s Office, are determined...
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The Dark Trail
In Tulsa, a homeless man is brutally attacked and killed on a secluded path, prompting a challenging investigation for both police and prosecutors. Th...
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Rogue Gun
In Georgia, a dedicated father is tragically killed in a shooting, prompting detectives to investigate a series of violent incidents that have left th...
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Truly Lost
In Gwinnett County, homicide detectives look into a violent altercation in a parking lot that results in the deaths of two young men. The incident may...
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Chat Trap
Detectives in Gwinnett County are delving into the tragic murder of a fifteen-year-old who found himself embroiled in a minor crime. The case takes a ...
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Out of the Darkness
In Tulsa, Oklahoma, detectives find themselves relying on a single witness—a 12-year-old girl—to unravel a domestic dispute that has tragically le...
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Escape Plan
After Gwinnett County detectives discover a mother brutally murdered, her young son is tasked with identifying her killer. The trial poses a significa...
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Buried Secrets
A mother disappears after squandering millions at the casino. During the trial, the district attorney and detective decide to take a risky chance of t...
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Close to Home
After a man in Tulsa is shot in the head, investigators uncover firearms concealed in the adjacent garage. This revelation raises suspicions about the...
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Mother of Two
After two boys discover their mother in the trunk of her car, Tulsa detectives reach out to her relatives for assistance in apprehending her murderer....
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End of the Road
In Tulsa, a novice detective reaches his limits in the quest for a cherished man who is found tragically murdered. Following an exhausting two-year in...
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Backslide
After a father of two is gunned down near his ex-girlfriend's home in Tulsa, detectives face the difficult task of determining which of the two suspec...
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Bloodline
When a former Marine is shot dead in the open, detectives in Tulsa are tasked with finding a family of three believed to be involved in the murder. Ho...
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One Good Deed
Detectives in Tulsa suspect that the shooting victim was a kind-hearted bystander who intervened during a robbery. As the trial unfolds, the jury face...
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Among Friends
Detectives in Mobile, Indiana, gather clues from the crime scene that suggest a young victim was killed by two shooters. As the intense trial unfolds,...
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Lips Are Sealed
When a man is shot dead at an after-hours club, detectives and the prosecutor find themselves without any witnesses willing to come forward about the ...
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Flashing Colors
A large, gang-related brawl erupts outside a nightclub, leaving detectives in Gwinnett County grappling with the task of pinpointing the shooter respo...
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Jealous Heart
After a mother of four from Mobile is gunned down just a short distance from her residence, investigators turn to her family and friends for leads on ...
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End Game
In Mobile, a professor is found dead in his residence. The investigation leads to a missing gaming console, prompting detectives and prosecutors to en...
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Friends & Enemies
After three individuals are shot dead in a Tulsa residence, detectives find themselves dealing with two potential suspects amidst a tangled network of...
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Murder in Mobile
After a transient man is shot and killed, the sole eyewitness becomes a prime suspect in the case. During the trial, hesitant witnesses and defendants...
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Raw Deal
In Gwinnett County, a cherished rapper falls victim to a drive-by shooting, riddled with bullets. With scant physical evidence available, detectives a...
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Ringside Seat
Tulsa homicide investigators plunge into a grim underbelly of drugs and sex work as they work to unravel the murder of a man who was shot dead in his ...
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Vengeance
In the midst of daylight, a man opens fire, killing four individuals and leaving Tulsa detectives, lawyers, and all those affected grappling with his ...
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The Invitation
In Tulsa, a celebration takes a dark turn when a murder occurs. Investigators and prosecutors find themselves relying on two accomplices who must turn...
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Freestyling
Tulsa detectives delve into the case of a young rapper discovered shot to death on the streets of a wealthy suburban area. During the trial, the defen...
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Thick as thieves
Following a brutal confrontation that results in the deaths of two young men, detectives in Mobile are tasked with identifying several suspects to unc...
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Secrets and lies
After a defenseless woman is murdered, witnesses are reluctant to assist the Tulsa detectives in solving the crime. During the trial, the defense chal...
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Fatal mistake
In Tulsa, a tragic case unfolds when a cherished 24-year-old is shot in the backseat of a car, leaving behind scant evidence and no obvious motive. Mi...
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Murder on Maiden Lane
After a young father is shot and killed, a novice homicide detective taps into her personal history to navigate the investigation. As she delves deepe...
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A Killer Fight
When a cherished resident of Mobile is shot in his own yard, varying eyewitness reports create uncertainty for the detectives about whether the shoote...
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Meet Up for Murder
When an immigrant, enticed by a woman, is brutally murdered, the Gwinnett County Police uncover that one of the three suspects feels overlooked due to...
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In a Lonely Place
When detectives in New Orleans uncover a woman's charred body in the trunk of her car, they realize her urgent 911 plea was ignored. However, her rele...
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MURDER IN TREME
In a vacant lot, a cherished mother is discovered brutally stabbed. As detectives in New Orleans dig into the case, they identify a surprising suspect...
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Under Pressure
When a cherished teacher is shot in the open, Gwinnett detectives spring into action to identify the culprits, armed only with a description of their ...