A Son's Pursuit of Justice

In 2000, criminal defense attorney Catherine Shelton and her husband were the prime suspects in a shotgun ambush of a married couple outside of Dallas. The wife immediately told police that she believed Shelton was at the scene and had been the mastermind behind the attack. “48 Hours" Correspondent Richard Schlesinger reports. This classic "48 Hours" episode last aired on 6/23/2004. 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

24 Sep 45min

48 Hours correspondents Anne-Marie Green and Natalie Morales are joined by District Attorney George Brauchler to explore all the twists and turns surrounding the case of Aurora, Colorado dentist James Craig, who went on trial for the murder of his wife Angela in July 2025. An autopsy revealed Angela had been poisoned with lethal amounts of cyanide and tetrahydrozoline, along with toxic levels of arsenic in her system. Despite the charges, James Craig maintained he was innocent. What was the motive? From unsettling internet searches to affairs, they break down the evidence and what it was like inside the courtroom of this trial that received nationwide attention.This Post Mortem is a companion to the "48 Hours" episode "Who Poisoned Angela Craig" that aired in January 2025: https://www.cbsnews.com/news/james-craig-colorado-dentist-accused-murder-angela-craig-poison-protein-shakes-48-hours/This episode was taped live at CrimeCon Denver on September 6, 2025. 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

23 Sep 31min

“48 Hours” investigates the American student jailed in Italy for her roommate's murder.  Peter Van Sant 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

22 Sep 46min

The investigation of the March 2001 killing of Danny Petrole, the son of a retired Secret Service agent, revealed that Petrole was involved in a million-dollar drug ring, created and controlled by suburban college students. “48 Hours" Correspondent Peter Van Sant reports. This classic "48 Hours" episode last aired on 7/4/2003. 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

18 Sep 44min

In June 2009, Joanne Witt was stabbed to death while sleeping in her California home. Prior to her death, Joanne had confronted her 14-year-old daughter about her 19-year-old  boyfriend. Authorities believed that the teenage couple plotted to kill Joanne because she tried to end their relationship. “48 Hours" Correspondent Richard Schlesinger reports. This classic "48 Hours" episode last aired on 6/8/2013. 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

17 Sep 44min

CBS News Correspondent Tracy Smith and 48 Hours Producer Sarah Prior discuss the death of Tom Merriman and if Jade Janks, his stepdaughter, killed him after finding hundreds of nude photos of herself on Tom's computer. This episode last aired on 10/17/2023. 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 Sep 30min

A woman discovers explicit photos of herself on her stepfather’s computer. Soon after, he’s found dead. Jade is a likely suspect, but did she do it? "48 Hours" contributor Tracy Smith reports. This episode last aired on 10/15/2023. 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 Sep 45min