Backlash after convicted killer gets released
The Kentucky Parole Board is defending itself after the release of a man who served only half his sentence for killing a 6-year-old boy. CBS News correspondent Shanelle Kaul has more.
Murder
Man dies days after being charged in 1973 killing of Connecticut woman
Police charged George Legere, 77, with murder after he confessed to fatally stabbing 21-year-old Janet Couture in her East Hartford apartment.
Appeal could extend mandatory prison term for Australia mushroom murderer
Prosecutors say a woman convicted of murdering family members with toxic mushrooms was given a "manifestly inadequate" sentence, and they want it extended.
Police race to save murder evidence from being turned into scrap metal
Police say the driver of the minivan — who wore a mask, glasses and a hard hat — sprayed security cameras with blue paint to hide his crime inside an Oregon parking garage.
Security video helps lead to a masked killer who tried to hide the crime
Dr. Steven Milner, a well-respected Oregon veterinarian, was accused of stalking and disguising himself before murdering Kenny Fandrich — the husband of a former employee. Security cameras played a key role in how detectives pieced the case together.
The Boy Who Killed His Twin | Post Mortem
Join "48 Hours" correspondents Anne-Marie Green and Erin Moriarty on "Post Mortem" as they discuss the case of Ben Elliott, who admits to stabbing his twin sister when they were teenagers, but has an unusual defense: he was sleepwalking when he killed her.
Former cop pleads not guilty to killing ex-boyfriend, man's partner
Beau Lamarra-Condon is accused of using his service pistol to kill Jesse Baird and Luke Davies at Baird's Sydney home.
The Game Show and the Murder
When Becky Bliefnick was murdered, an answer her husband gave on "Family Feud" years earlier raised eyebrows. "48 Hours" correspondent Erin Moriarty 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.
Accused mastermind detained after livestreamed murders of women
The two women and girl were tortured and killed on a social media group of 45 users as a "warning" over an alleged drug theft, officials said
TV interview leads to arrest in livestreamed murders of women, teen
Police announced the arrest of a woman following an interview she gave to a local TV station after the gruesome murders of two young women and a teenage girl.
DNA links serial killer to yogurt shop murders
For decades, the murders of four teenage girls in Austin, Texas, remained unsolved. But now, investigators have a break in the case. Erin Moriarty of "48 Hours" has the update.
Man confesses in TV interview to killing his parents: "It was so quick"
Lorenz Kraus contacted CBS affiliate WRGB-TV and sat for a half-hour interview in which he described the deaths as mercy killings.
Man says he killed his parents in TV interview
In a stunning interview with the Albany, New York, CBS affiliate last week, Lorenz Kraus admitted to killing his elderly parents eight years ago and burying them in the backyard of their upstate New York home. Kraus was arrested shortly after making the confession.
The Tree that Helped Solve a Murder
When a young mother disappears, DNA from a tree helps lead to her killer. "48 Hours" correspondent Peter Van Sant 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 investigates.
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.
Last Seen in Breckenridge
In 1982 the bodies of Annette Schnee and Bobbie Jo Oberholtzer were found outside a luxe ski town. A man rescued from a snowdrift the night of the murders turned out to be their killer. "48 Hours" contributor Natalie Morales 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"' Natalie Morales reports.
Son of Sam: The Killer Speaks
Nearly five decades ago, the "Son of Sam" terrorized New York City. In a 2017 prison interview, convicted serial killer David Berkowitz tells CBS News what led him to shoot. "CBS Evening News" co-anchor Maurice DuBois reports.
The Bugs Bunny Defense
Did a cartoon play a part in the death of a California man? "48 Hours" correspondent Richard Schlesinger reports.
The Fitbit Alibi
A suspect in a murder swears he didn’t do it – can his Fitbit prove he’s innocent? "48 Hours" correspondent Erin Moriarty 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.
Melissa Turner's Closing Act
A cosplay actor finds herself in the spotlight when she's accused of murdering her boyfriend. Can she convince a jury it was self defense? "48 Hours" correspondent Erin Moriarty reports.
The Monica Sementilli Affair
When a renowned hairstylist is killed poolside, investigators look at his wife. Was her alleged affair with her racquetball coach a motive for murder? "48 Hours" contributor Michelle Miller reports.
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Justice Department releases initial trove of Epstein files under new law
The Justice Department has released records from the Epstein files, the first documents to come to light under a new law. Follow live updates here.
Motive sought after suspect in Brown shooting, MIT professor's murder found dead
The Brown University shooting suspect was found dead in a storage unit in New Hampshire. Authorities believe he is also responsible for killing an MIT professor.
Greg Biffle's wife texted "we're in trouble" before crash, her mother says
Cathy Grossu, the mother-in-law of retired NASCAR driver Greg Biffle, said she had seen the family a day before the fatal crash.
U.S. strikes ISIS targets in Syria, after killing of 2 soldiers and interpreter
The airstrikes on ISIS targets are being conducted in response to the killing of two U.S. Army soldiers and an civilian contractor by a lone terrorist in Palmyra, Syria.
Justice Dept. appealing decision tossing out James Comey and Letitia James cases
A federal judge ruled that Lindsey Halligan, the prosecutor who secured the indictments against them, was unlawfully appointed to her role as interim U.S. attorney.
How to view the Epstein files, and initial takeaways from the first documents
The Justice Department has disclosed thousands of files and photos related to late sex offender Jeffrey Epstein, following years of pressure from lawmakers and abuse survivors.
Investigators struggled to ID Brown suspect while gunman went on to kill again
The manhunt for the Brown University shooter was complicated by the early misidentification of a person of interest and limited, low-quality video footage.
Here's how much ACA costs would have risen this year without subsidies
Millions of people with an Affordable Care Act health plan face a massive jump in premiums next year — this chart shows just how much.
Rob Reiner's friends and colleagues share fond and funny memories
Friends and colleagues of Rob Reiner sat down with CBS News to share personal anecdotes and fond memories of him following the news of his tragic death.