Puppet Master

48 Hours Correspondent Erin Moriarty and Producer Stephanie Slifer discuss the death of 16-month-old Benjamin Kingan and the questionable conviction of Melissa Calusinski. They talk about the anonymous phone call that revealed a surprising discovery years after the trial, the hours-long police interrogation that led to Melissa's confession, and what's next in the case. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

21 Jan 25min

Was key evidence manipulated to help convict a day care worker of murder? Erin Moriarty reports. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

20 Jan 48min

When Lois McMillen was found dead on the British Virgin Island of Tortola in January 2000, four young American tourists were charged with her murder. The judge at the trial dismissed charges against all but William Labrador who was found guilty of murder and sentenced to life in prison. Labrador’s mother claimed that police rushed to judgment in order to protect Tortola’s image and hoped he would be set free on appeal. “48 Hours" correspondent Susan Spencer reports. This classic "48 Hours" episode last aired on 8/13/2003. Watch all-new episodes of “48 Hours” on Saturdays, and stream on demand on Paramount+. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

16 Jan 45min

Dr. Richard Illes, a successful heart surgeon, and his wife, Miriam, a stay-at-home mother to their young son, were a prominent couple in their small community of Williamsport, PA. Then, on Jan. 15, 1999, Miriam was fatally shot as she stood in front of her kitchen window. Because Miriam had filed for divorce from her husband, investigators believed Dr. Illes was responsible. “48 Hours" correspondent Susan Spencer reports. This classic "48 Hours" episode last aired on 1/8/2005. Watch all-new episodes of “48 Hours” on Saturdays, and stream on demand on Paramount+. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

15 Jan 46min

CBS News Correspondent Natalie Morales and 48 Hours Producer Asena Basak break down the case of Patricia Spivey, who was fatally shot in her home by her husband, Renard, a former sheriff's deputy and TV bailiff. They discuss the home security footage that captured crucial evidence from the night of the shooting and never-before-heard audio from Renard's 9-1-1 call. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

14 Jan 25min

A TV bailiff accused of murdering his wife is determined to prove his innocence. Natalie Morales reports. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

13 Jan 48min

Part two of the investigation into the murder of Fred Jablin. In 2004, Fred Jablin was murdered in the driveway of his Virginia home. Details of a nasty divorce and purchases including airline tickets, a gun, and two wigs would lead police to arrest Fred's ex-wife, Piper. But as Piper was about to stand trial, her defense team tried to steer suspicion away from her and on to her big sister, Tina. “48 Hours" correspondent Harold Dow reports. This classic "48 Hours" episode last aired on 8/25/2007. Watch all-new episodes of “48 Hours” on Saturdays, and stream on demand on Paramount+. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

9 Jan 46min

Part one of the investigation into the murder of Fred Jablin. On October 30, 2004, Fred Jablin was gunned down in the driveway of his Virginia home. He was a well-respected college professor and devoted father to three young children. Police zeroed in on Fred's ex-wife, Piper, who owed him nearly $7,000 in back child support. Circumstantial evidence, including an airline ticket, two wigs and gas purchased in the area, all with a credit card in the name of Piper’s former boyfriend, indicated to investigators that Piper plotted to kill her husband using her sister's identity. “48 Hours" correspondent Harold Dow reports. This classic "48 Hours" episode last aired on 8/25/2007. Watch all-new episodes of “48 Hours” on Saturdays, and stream on demand on Paramount+. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

8 Jan 48min