The Puzzling Death of Susann Sills
The wife of a fertility doctor is found dead at the bottom of a staircase. Did her dogs play a role in her death or was the scene staged to cover a murder? "48 Hours" correspondent Tracy Smith reports.
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Prime suspect in Madeleine McCann case released from German prison
Christian Brueckner, who prosecutors believe abducted British toddler Madeleine McCann, has been released from prison after serving a sentence in an unrelated rape case.
Kirk suspect makes first court appearance
The suspect in Charlie Kirk's assassination appeared virtually for his first court appearance in Utah on Tuesday. CBS News justice correspondent Scott MacFarlane and former federal prosecutor Scott Fredericksen join with analysis.
The Menendez Brothers’ Fight for Freedom
The Menendez brothers were given life sentences for gunning down their own parents. Now they’re hoping new evidence could reopen the case. "48 Hours" contributor Natalie Morales reports. | CASE UPDATE: In May 2025, Lyle and Erik Menendez were resentenced to 50 years to life with the possibility of parole. Due to that resentencing, they are now eligible for parole hearings under youth offender parole laws. In August 2025, the brothers’ first bids for parole were denied. In September 2025, a judge rejected the brothers' habeas petition for a new trial.
Will new evidence free the Menendez brothers?
Lyle and Erik Menendez claim new evidence proves the brothers' longstanding claim that they killed their parents in self-defense.
Inside the story of the notorious Menendez brothers case
Lyle and Erik Menendez were sentenced to life in prison for killing their parents. Now, more than three decades later, they are hoping new evidence could reopen the case.
Charlie Kirk shooting suspect charged
Utah County Attorney Jeff Gray announced the suspect accused of shooting and killing Charlie Kirk has been charged with aggravated murder and other offenses. Gray said he filed a notice of intent to seek the death penalty in the case. John Dickerson anchors this CBS News special report.
Officials search for motive in Kirk killing
State and federal investigators are trying to nail down a motive in the killing of political activist Charlie Kirk. CBS News' Andres Gutierrez and Anna Schecter have more.
Full interview: Bill O'Reilly
Major Garrett speaks with political commentator Bill O'Reilly about the Charlie Kirk shooting and the reaction to the assassination. O'Reilly also discusses his latest novel, "Confronting Evil," which provides a deep dive into individuals who consolidated their power at the expense of silencing others.
The evidence against alleged Kirk shooter
The suspect in Charlie Kirk's assassination remains under protective watch in a Utah jail. Prosecution on an array of state felonies will begin with a court appearance on Tuesday. CBS News reporter Andres Gutierrez has the latest.
Suspect in McCann case, set for release, refuses U.K. police interview
Christian Brueckner, a sex offender identified as the prime suspect in the 2007 disappearance of Madeleine McCann, is set to be released from a German prison.
Woman admits killing kids later found in suitcases, prosecutor says
Police believe Hakyung Lee killed her children a year after her husband's death, and then returned to South Korea.
The Day My Mother Vanished
When her mother disappears, 7-year-old Nicki Bates begins a lifelong search to find her and bring her killer to justice. "48 Hours" correspondent Peter Van Sant reports.
Saturday at 10: Devastated after the FBI bows out of the case, the family of missing cruise ship honeymooner George Smith vows to fight for answers
Devastated after the FBI bows out of the case, the family of missing cruise ship honeymooner George Smith vows to fight for answers. "48 Hours" correspondent Richard Schlesinger has an update Saturday, July 5 at 10 p.m. ET/PT on CBS.
Death penalty sought in killing of professor
Prosecutors are seeking the death penalty for the suspect accused of killing retired Auburn University professor Julie Schnuelle. CBS News reporter Kati Weis has more.
Man charged in retired Auburn professor's murder in Alabama
A retired Auburn University professor was stabbed to death in a public park near the school in Alabama on Saturday, according to police and the university.
Man escapes burning house only to have his wife run him over
Was the death of Todd Stermer murder or a tragic accident?
New details in "ding dong ditch" shooting
An 11-year-old boy was shot and killed in Houston, Texas, on Saturday night as he played "ding dong ditch." Authorities say they have a suspect in custody. CBS News reporter Karen Hua has the details.
Disguised gunman who killed lawmaker is linked to Russia, Ukraine says
Kyiv said Russia was linked to the weekend assassination of Andriy Parubiy after the arrest of a suspect alleged to have carried out the shooting.
Famed sheriff who inspired movie killed his wife in 1967, investigators say
Late sheriff Buford Pusser killed his wife in 1967 and led people to believe she was murdered by his enemies, authorities said.
Was a Google exec's mysterious death an accident or murder?
The death of tech executive Forrest Hayes and his last night with an exotic beauty on his yacht — a court decides her fate and stunning new details are revealed.
Who is Alix Tichelman?
Meet the tattooed beauty charged in the death of Google executive Forrest Hayes.
Friend shares texts from Alix Tichelman
Todd, one of Tichelman' s closest friends, reveals never-before-made-public text messages between the two. He tells "48 Hours" why Tichelman arranged to meet another "sugar daddy" on an online dating site and why that meeting did not go as she planned.
Ukraine politician reportedly shot dead in street by gunman in disguise
President Volodymyr Zelenskyy condemned Andriy Parubiy's killing as a "horrific murder" and said "all necessary forces and means" would be used in the investigation.
Idaho murder victim's mom reacts to "heartbreaking" crime scene photos
Even if crime scene images are somehow redacted, it's still traumatizing for the families, Ethan Chapin's mother wrote in a court document.
After Zelenskyy meeting, Trump says Ukraine, Russia should declare victory
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy visited to ask President Trump for more military aid as the war with Russia persists.
Trump commutes George Santos' prison sentence
In a post on Truth Social, the president said the ex-New York congressman has been "horribly mistreated" in prison.
Israel identifies remains of eighth deceased hostage
On Wednesday, Hamas had said it had handed over all the Israeli hostage remains it had been able to recover, and extensive efforts and special equipment would be required to find the remaining bodies.
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Witkoff, Kushner felt betrayed by Israel's Qatar strike
Jared Kushner and Steve Witkoff, President Trump's dealmakers in brokering the Israel-Hamas ceasefire, discuss a setback that nearly derailed the peace talks.
Government shutdown becomes third-longest in history with no end in sight
The government shutdown is now the third-longest funding lapse in modern history, and the Senate won't meet until Monday. Follow live updates here.
Trump says Maduro "doesn't want to f*** around with the United States"
President Trump confirmed this week that he has authorized the CIA to go into Venezuela and conduct covert operations.
Trump asks Supreme Court to allow deployment of National Guard in Illinois
President Trump's administration asked the Supreme Court on Friday to allow the deployment of National Guard members in Illinois
Prince Andrew gives up his royal titles in fallout from Epstein scandal
Britain's Prince Andrew will not use his royal title any longer, he said in a statement released by Buckingham Palace Friday.
CBS News ends 60-year presence at Pentagon after declining to sign new press requirements
CBS News has had an office in the Pentagon for decades, where it has covered every conflict since World War II, as well as the stories of the U.S. military's service members.