After the First 48

"The First 48" takes viewers behind the scenes of real-life investigations as it follows homicide detectives in the critical first 48 hours of murder investigations.
Thick As Thieves
S10 E1

After a violent melee leaves two young men brutally gunned down, Mobile detectives track down multiple suspects to piece together what happened; without an eyewitness, the prosecution must rely on the defendants themselves to reveal the truth.

Secrets and Lies
S10 E2

When a vulnerable woman is shot to death, witnesses are hesitant to help Tulsa detectives clinch the case; at trial, the defense questions their reliability and claims the prosecution has accused the wrong man.

Fatal Mistake
S10 E3

In Tulsa, there's little evidence and no clear motive after a beloved 24-year-old is gunned down in the backseat of a car; in a tragic case of mistaken identity, it's up to his friends to help detectives and prosecutors deliver justice.

Cruel Intentions
S9 E1

In Mobile, Ala., a woman in a volatile relationship is found dead in her car; detectives suspect her boyfriend, but at trial, he takes the stand to brazenly claim she was actually the victim of a drug deal gone bad.

Jealous Heart
S9 E3

When a Mobile mother of four is shot just blocks from her home, detectives look to her loved ones to identify her killer.

End Game
S9 E4

In Mobile, Ala., a professor is murdered in his own home; it takes a missing gaming console, and a strategic game of cat and mouse with the suspects, for detectives and prosecutors to get justice.

Friends & Enemies
S9 E5

When three people are gunned down in a Tulsa home, detectives face two suspects, and a web of lies; prosecutors are left with circumstantial evidence to clinch the case against a calculated, cold-blooded killer.

Murder in Mobile
S9 E7

When a transient man is gunned downed, the only eyewitness Mobile detectives have is also a suspect; reluctant witnesses, defendants pointing fingers at each other, and a surprise ruling leaves a novice prosecutor struggling to clinch his case.

Ringside Seat
S9 E8

Tulsa homicide delves into a dark world of drugs and prostitution to solve the murder of a man executed in his car in a motel parking lot.

Vengeance
S9 E9

A man shoots four people in broad daylight, leaving Tulsa detectives, attorneys and everyone impacted struggling to explain his mental state; his case hangs on the question and on the heated reaction of the victims' families to the course of justice.

The Invitation
S9 E10

In Tulsa, a party becomes the scene of a murder; for investigators and prosecutors, the case is riding on two accomplices betraying their friends, despite the risks.

Freestyling
S9 E11

Tulsa detectives investigate how a young rapper was found shot dead on the street of an affluent suburban neighborhood; at trial, the defense accuses the prosecutions key eyewitness of pulling the trigger.

Chat Trap
S8 E1

Gwinnett County detectives investigate the murder of an innocent fifteen-year-old caught up in a petty crime; the prosecution takes on a witness who claims the shooter acted in self-defense.

Out of the Darkness
S8 E2

Detectives in Tulsa, Okla., have only one witness -- a 12-year-old girl -- to a domestic dispute that has escalated to a double homicide; at trial, their case hangs on whether or not she will be able to testify.

ESCAPE PLAN
S8 E3

When Gwinnett County detectives find a mother stabbed to death, identifying her killer falls to her young son. But testifying at trial could be difficult for the child, putting the prosecution's case at risk.

Close to Home
S8 E5

When a Tulsa man is killed by a bullet to the head, detectives discover guns hidden in the garage next door; the neighbor's role becomes a question in a case of cousin against cousin.

Mother of Two
S8 E6

When two boys find their mother in the back of her car, Tulsa detectives turn to her family for help catching her killer; at the defendant's trial, his explosive testimony leaves the prosecution's case hanging on one key piece of evidence.

End of the Road
S8 E7

In Tulsa, a rookie detective is pushed to the brink searching for a beloved man who ultimately turns up brutally murdered; after a grinding two-year investigation, bringing the killer to justice could hang on the testimony of a jailhouse informant.

Backslide
S8 E8

When a Tulsa father of two is shot just blocks from his ex-girlfriend's house, detectives have to decide which of two persons of interest should be charged with his murder; a conflicting account challenges the result of the court case.

Bloodline
S8 E9

After a former Marine is gunned down in broad daylight, Tulsa detectives must track down a family of three, suspected in the killing. But, at trial, justice hangs on whether the gunman and victim are actually who they appear to be.

One Good Deed
S8 E10

Tulsa detectives believe the victim of a shooting was a good Samaritan who'd been robbed; at trial, the jury must decide if his killer actually acted in fear of his own life.

Among Friends
S8 E11

Evidence at the crime scene leads detectives in Mobile, Ind., to believe that a young victim was murdered by two gunmen; a high-stakes trial leaves the jury wrestling with the question of whether one of the suspects could be found not guilty.

Lips Are Sealed
S8 E12

After a man is gunned down at an after-hours club, investigators and the prosecutor are left with no witnesses who are willing to say they saw the shooting; that leaves the case hanging on the defendant's claim of self-defense.

Crossroads
S7 E1

In Tulsa, Okla., a father is gunned down on the side of a road; years after the trial, his mother finds the courage to face the killer in court again.

Chain of Death
S7 E2

A young mother and her friend are murdered in a parking lot, sending Tulsa detectives and prosecutors on a mission to put the shooter behind bars.

Spree Killer
S7 E3

After a man is killed and several others are injured, the Tulsa Police Department and District Attorney's Office team up with the homeless community to convict a potential spree killer.

Family First
S7 E4

In Tulsa, Okla., detectives must break a family's code of silence to solve the gruesome murder of an 18-year-old; at trial, justice hinges on a critical witness who initially refuses to testify.

Down a Dark Hallway
S7 E5

After an elderly man is murdered, the suspect shocks prosecutors when he goes against his lawyer's advice in court.

Old Wounds
S7 E7

In Tulsa, Okla., a 19-yr-old woman is killed in a drive-by shooting, but the bullet was meant for someone else; at trial, justice hinges on a witness with close ties to both the victim and the suspect.

Devil's Trail
S7 E8

When a homeless woman is raped and murdered, Tulsa detectives team up with prosecutors and the suspect's previous victim, hoping to stop him before he strikes again.

Trap House
S7 E9

Just before Christmas, a man is killed during an armed robbery gone wrong; Tulsa detectives and the district attorney's office try and convince a jury to convict one of the armed men for murder, even if he didn't fire the fatal shot.

The Dark Trail
S7 E10

After a homeless man is ambushed and murdered on a dark trail in Tulsa, Okla., prosecutors, and police struggle to track down their key witness, who is living on the streets.

Rogue Gun
S7 E11

After a devoted father is gunned down in Georgia, detectives uncover a string of shootings that terrorized the community; police and prosecutors must rely on circumstantial evidence to put the shooter behind bars.

Truly Lost
S7 E12

Gwinnett County Homicide investigates a parking lot brawl that leaves two young men shot dead and could cost four others their lives in prison despite three of them never firing a shot, all because of one bad decision.

Hot Ride
S6 E1

A youth minister is killed during a carjacking; a suspect in the crime turns on his accomplice; a last-minute change of heart impacts the case.

Kiss of Death
S6 E4

Rochester, N.Y., investigators suspect a prostitute is not telling them the truth about her estranged husband's murder; two witnesses with credibility issues testify when the case goes to trial.

Deadly Dance
S6 E5

A tip provides valuable information in the case of a professional dancer who mysteriously vanished; the prosecution brings loads of evidence and an eyewitness to the trial.

Date Night
S6 E6

An East Cleveland, Ohio, single mother is shot twice and ran over in the street; a dark secret about the victim's husband comes to light.

Murder Rap; New Year's Terror
S6 E7

A former gang member who dedicated himself to ending the violence in his neighborhood is shot dead; police hunt for the elusive culprits in a deadly home invasion.

Twice Told Tale
S6 E8

Prosecutors hope that a name mentioned during the last moments of a murder victim's life will be enough to convict the alleged killer.

The Rookie
S6 E9

Prosecutors work to convict the suspected shooter in a fatal robbery, but the defendant's violent reputation frightens potential trial witnesses.

What Lies Beneath : Part 2
S6 E11

The trial of accused killer, Jeffrey Mundt, got underway just eight weeks after his former lover, Joey Banis, was convicted of the 2010 murder of drag queen and meth dealer.

Trail of Evidence
S5 E1

Surveillance video helps police nab the person who allegedly stabbed a man to death in his own home, but the suspect claims he acted in self-defense.

Burned Alive
S5 E2

A Houston woman is beaten, set on fire, and left to die in an attack that police investigators suspect was committed by someone the victim knew.

Into the Night
S5 E3

A mugging turns deadly for a man at a gas station; police detectives arrest two young men for the crime.

Burning Rage
S5 E4

Prosecutors seek a capital murder conviction for the person who fatally stabbed an Alabama woman, her son and her niece, then set them on fire.

Birthday Girl; Nightmare
S5 E5

A 14-year-old Cleveland girl is killed when rival gangs open fire at her birthday party; a Miami woman identifies the man who shot her over one dozen times and killed her boyfriend.

Easy Money
S5 E7

Police bring the suspects in the killing of a Cleveland convenience-store clerk to trial, but the alleged killers turn on each other after they enter the witness box.

Into the Woods
S4 E1

A young man claiming to be an eyewitness in the shooting death of a 17-year-old Texas girl makes an unusual deal with prosecutors.

The Witness
S4 E3

A 10-year-old girl who witnessed the ambush shooting of her parents gives an emotional testimony during the suspected killer's trial.

Brother's Blood
S4 E4

A man claims self-defense when his brother, a Honduran immigrant, is found stabbed to death in his Miami apartment.

Friends for Life
S4 E5

The case of a fatal shooting in Cleveland takes a strange turn when a witness comes forward claiming the victim was shot by his best friend.

Cold Light of Day
S4 E6

Cleveland police detectives investigate the case of a young woman whose body was burned beyond recognition; a key witness to the crime becomes a problem to the prosecution.

Dumped
S4 E7

A man spends six years trying to learn who murdered his son; after a close friend is arrested for the crime, the victim's family worries if there is enough evidence for a conviction.

House of Rage
S4 E9

Prosecutors seek a conviction in the case of a Cleveland mother of five who was shot to death in her apartment, but their key witness falters on the stand.

The Ring; House of Pain
S4 E10

An Alabama mother is found stabbed to death in her bedroom; two Cleveland teens are shot and killed during a party in an abandoned house.

Prince of Darkness; Last Words
S4 E11

The alleged killer of a young Texas mother stands trial; investigators need the help of witnesses to convict the killer of a Birmingham, Ala., man.

Good Man Down
S4 E13

Surveillance video captures the shooting death of a Cleveland man during a nightclub brawl, but does not reveal the identity of the person who pulled the trigger.

What Lies Beneath
S4 E14

Police responding to a domestic dispute in Louisville, Ky., are shocked to discover a body buried in the home's basement.

A Simple Plan
S4 E16

Four masked men kill a 41-year-old woman in her Texas home; the tables are turned on the Harris County Sheriff's Office during the trial of one of the defendants.

Brutal Business
S4 E17

Two Dallas-area men are shot inside a drug house, and their burned bodies are later discovered in the trunk of a car.

Better Days; Inked in Blood
S3 E2

Revisiting the Memphis, Tenn., murders of an elderly neighborhood resident and a female tattoo artist.

Torched; Girl Fight
S3 E3

Full story from crime to trial.

Rules of the Game
S3 E4

Revisiting the case involving the murder of Louisville, Ky., celebrity LaShawn "Sugar Shizz" Talbert in August 2010; the alleged drug dealer in the crime claims self-defense in a post-trial interview.

Last Call; Road Hazard
S3 E5

Detective Fernando Bosch investigates a murder that takes him across state lines and what he finds out surprises them all.

Stolen Lives; Crimson Trail
S3 E7

Florida's controversial "Stand Your Ground" law is used as a defense in a fatal stabbing; an alleged killer is finally apprehended four years after fleeing over the Mexican border.

Devil Inside; Flight Risk
S3 E8

A woman's dismembered body is discovered beneath an Arizona underpass; a woman is shot to death by her cousin's boyfriend during a weekend getaway.

In Harm's Way
S3 E9

John Craig Froelich II was shot and killed, but there is no forensic evidence and an eyewitnesses has credibility issues.

Cold as Ice
S3 E10

A young prosecutor faces off against a power veteran defense attorney in a Louisville murder case.

Bad Attitude
S3 E11

Two suspects in the fatal stabbing of a Dallas man admit that they planned to rob him, but point the finger at each other for the actual murder.

Tag Team/ Heart of Gold
S3 E12

Homicide revisited two years later: unforeseen twist of fate threatens to let alleged murderer walk.

Caught Up; Chasing Shadows
S3 E13

Two cases in Louisville, Ky., involve suspects whose criminal activities were caught on surveillance tapes.

No Return
S3 E14

A Texas father of three is murdered in a botched robbery, and the two main suspects in the killing point the finger of guilt at each other.

Signs of Violence
S2 E1

Homicide detectives uncover a link between two seemingly unrelated slayings.

Gun Play; No-Tell Motel
S2 E3

Follow-up on two shooting cases.

Boogeyman
S2 E4

Detectives find charred remains of a woman in a car in 2006.

Bail Out
S2 E5

Detectives are led to an unusual suspect when a young man is murdered.

Letters of Intent; Family Friend
S2 E6

Prosecutors concerned about getting convictions in two seperate murders.

Drama at the Classic; 50G Murder
S2 E8

Cases involving a football game murder and a shooting at an illegal dentist office go to court.

Return to Sender/Left Behind
S2 E9

In 2008, 19-year old Mikael Hudson was shot in Texas, two suspects were arrest. In 2005, Virginia Rodriguez was murdered, and her husband was caught and extradited to the US, but Prosecutor Treena Kay had concerns about getting a conviction.

Torn
S2 E10

Additional information on a murder at a Kentucky housing project and the subsequent court trial.

Final Investment
S2 E11

A robbery gone bad leaves a man dead in Memphis, Tenn.; five years after the deadly shooting, a young witness to the crime must decide whether to testify.

Hale Storm
S2 E12

A violent family friend is the main suspect in an early morning shooting spree in Louisville, Ky.

Bad Company
S2 E13

Las Vegas homicide detectives work for six years to find a murderer.

Loose Ends
S2 E14

Prosecutors have one shot at putting away a man linked to several murders but on trial for only one.

Fifteen
S2 E15

A stray bullet kills 15-year-old Juanita Payne.

Fool for Love; Crash
S1 E2

In Dallas, detectives arrest two suspects for the murder of Leonel Valle; after surviving a car accident in which he was severely burned, a Phoenix detective is lead detective in the shooting death of a family man.

Blackout
S1 E6

Detective Robert Arredondo and his team find themselves involved in a cross-country manhunt for suspects in the brutal shootings of three young men.

Burden of Proof; Last Ride
S1 E7

A father of five is found stabbed over 50 times, shocking his friends and family; Cleveland homicide detectives follow a bizarre trail of evidence.

Bait and Switch
S1 E8

The case of Christian Marton, whose two-hour journey to Dallas to buy a second-hand car resulted in his brutal murder.

Disappeared/Red Handed
S1 E9

Investigators search for the evil killer of an innocent grandfather, who was looking after his grandchildren when strangers knocked on the door and shot him.

The Good Book
S1 E10

Two homeless crack addicts are the Dallas DA office's key witnesses in the 2006 murder of a 29-year-old mother of four.

Last Fare
S1 E11

Suspects in the case of a cab driver who was robbed and murdered face their day in court.

Innocent Lost
S1 E12

Will justice be served for the two men charged with the second-degree murder of 9-year-old Sherdavia Jenkins?