Expert Witness

In 1892, Andrew and Abby Borden were found brutally murdered in their home, and Andrew’s daughter, Lizzie Borden, became the prime suspect. Although police found suspicious evidence, including a burned dress and a hatchet head, forensic science at the time could not link Lizzie to the crime. Despite her acquittal, Lizzie remained one of America's most infamous murder suspects until her death in 1927. "48 Hours" correspondent Erin Moriarty reports.This classic "48 Hours" episode last aired on 7/31/2021. Watch all-new episodes of “48 Hours” on Saturdays and stream on demand on Paramount+.

Host Anne-Marie Green and 48 Hours Correspondent Erin Moriarty discuss the 1979 murder of Catina Rose Salarno, who was shot by her ex-boyfriend, Steven Burns, and her family’s ongoing fight to keep him in prison. This episode last aired on 5/6/2025.

A college student is killed by her boyfriend who lived right across the street. Her family’s long battle to keep him in prison. Erin Moriarty reports. This episode last aired on 5/5/2025.

Three years after the deaths of Cora, Dawson and Callan Clancy, the trial of their mother Lindsay is underway. This week, CBS News legal analyst Caroline Polisi and CBS News correspondent Shanelle Kaul take listeners inside the courtroom for jury selection, opening statements, and the highly anticipated testimony of her now ex-husband Patrick Clancy. They examine the prosecution's claim that Lindsay Clancy carefully planned the killings and the defense's contention that postpartum psychosis left her unable to control her actions.

17-year-old Jacque Marris reveals details about her abduction and how she and Tamara Brooks, another teenage victim, survived a harrowing 12-hour kidnapping on Aug. 1, 2002. They were strangers when their ordeal began, but it was only by working together that they found a way to survive. "48 Hours" correspondent Peter Van Sant reports. This classic "48 Hours" episode last aired on 8/27/2003. Watch all-new episodes of “48 Hours” on Saturdays and stream on demand on Paramount+.

In 1989, college student Tiffany Sessions seemed to disappear without a trace. A massive search was launched, driven in part by her father, but it turned up nothing. Over three decades later, investigators and her family are still searching for answers. "48 Hours" correspondent Tracy Smith reports. This classic "48 Hours" episode last aired on 8/8/2015. Watch all-new episodes of “48 Hours” on Saturdays and stream on demand on Paramount+.

CBS News Correspondent Natalie Morales and 48 Hours Producer Gayane Keshishyan Mendez cover the 2003 murder of Justine Vanderschoot. They discuss the isolated area where Justine’s body was found, how this case affected them as mothers, and why Justine’s family continues to fight to keep her convicted murderers in prison. This episode last aired on 2/18/25.

After a teenager is strangled and buried alive, her family takes on the fight to keep her convicted killers behind bars. “We’re her voice” says Justine’s sister. Natalie Morales reports. This episode last aired on 2/15/25.

A preliminary hearing offers the clearest look yet at the case against singer-songwriter D4vd, who is charged with the murder of 14-year-old Celeste Rivas Hernandez. “48 Hours” correspondent Anne-Marie Green is joined by Los Angeles Times investigative crime writer Richard Winton to unpack the latest courtroom developments, the prosecution's strategy, the defense's response, and the evidence that could determine whether the case advances to trial.

Expert witnesses often give key testimonies at criminal trials and are allowed to give their own opinions. But what happens when their opinions don't reflect the facts?  "48 Hours" correspondent Susan Spencer, Harold Dow and Peter Van Sant report. This classic "48 Hours" episode last aired on 8/23/1999. Watch all-new episodes of “48 Hours” on Saturdays and stream on demand on Paramount+.