Tracking the Killer of Mary Catherine Edwards
A schoolteacher is murdered in her own home. Years later investigators discover she was a bridesmaid at the killer's wedding. "48 Hours" contributor Natalie Morales reports.
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Tracking the Killer of Mary Catherine Edwards
A schoolteacher is murdered in her own home. Years later investigators discover she was a bridesmaid at the killer's wedding. "48 Hours" contributor Natalie Morales reports.
Rodney Alcala: The Killing Game
A photographer who was on "The Dating Game" became one of the nation's deadliest serial killers. eight years after "48 Hours"' first report, new victims emerge. Correspondent Peter Van Sant reports.
Fatal First Date
A couple’s first date ends with an ambush. Both are shot. Can the only survivor identify the shooter? "48 Hours" correspondent Erin Moriarty reports.
The Strange Shooting of Alex Pennig
A nurse is found dead in her apartment. Surveillance video captures her coming home for the last time. Can investigators piece together what happened next? "48 Hours" contributor Natalie Morales reports.
Who Killed Aileen Seiden in Room 15?
Three people check into a Florida motel room. Only two walk out alive. "48 Hours" correspondent Peter Van Sant reports.
The Brighton Ax Murder
A young mother is killed in her bed, her toddler unharmed. Unsolved for 40 years, how the unusual crime scene helped close the case. "48 Hours" correspondent Erin Moriarty reports. (This is a 26-minute episode.)
Where is Jermain Charlo?
Police release last known images of 23-year-old missing mom. Can this security camera video help reveal what happened to her? "48 Hours" contributor Michelle Miller reports.
Who Took Our Dad? The Abduction of Ray Wright
A family man abruptly vanishes. Police tie his disappearance to a monstrous plot for revenge. "48 Hours" contributor Natalie Morales reports.
The Depraved Heart Murder
A surgeon is accused of drugging his girlfriend in order to control her. "48 Hours" contributor Nikki Battiste reports.
The Hunt for Sarah Yarborough’s Killer
A high school student on her way to drill team practice is found murdered on campus. What it took to close the case after 30 years. "48 Hours" contributor Natalie Morales reports.
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Cold case murder victim was a bridesmaid in killer's wedding
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ACA subsidies set to expire in 2025, risking loss of health insurance
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