The Mother I Wish I Knew

Brendan Banfield has been found guilty of the murder of his wife Christine Banfield and another man Joseph Ryan inside the Banfield's northern Virginia home in 2023. 48 Hours correspondent Anne-Marie Green speaks with 48 Hours producer Michelle Sigona about Banfield’s decision to take the stand after his former lover and family au pair, Juliana Peres Magalhães, detailed an elaborate catfishing scheme meant to lure Joseph Ryan to the Banfield home and make it look like he stabbed Christine. Banfield was also found guilty of child endangerment and use of a firearm. 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

A mother goes viral on TikTok demanding justice for her murdered daughter. 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

In 2003, investigators were convinced that Traci Rhode had staged her husband’s suicide to get out of a troubled marriage and avoid a contentious divorce. After two frustrating years, they finally charged her with murder. But would a jury believe this loving mother was also a cold-blooded killer? “48 Hours" Correspondent Harold Dow reports. This classic "48 Hours" episode last aired on 3/21/2009. 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

Amy Hurst and Wendy Huggy did not know each other, but they both went missing in Florida in 1982. Both cases languished for decades until Detective Lisa Schoneman, a member of the cold case unit, stepped in and a new investigation began. “48 Hours" Correspondent Susan Spencer reports. This classic "48 Hours" episode last aired on 8/16/2014. 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

48 Hours correspondents Anne-Marie Green and Natalie Morales discuss the 1988 murder of Debe Atrops, a young Oregon mother found strangled in the trunk of her car. They examine early red flags pointing to her estranged husband, Bob Atrops, the evidence presented at trial 37 years later, and how their daughter, Rhianna, maintains that her father is innocent. 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

A mother goes viral on TikTok demanding justice for her murdered daughter. 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

In May of 2004, Bill McGuire’s dismembered body was found in three suitcases in Chesapeake Bay. His wife, Melanie, was charged with murder but maintains her innocence. She agreed to share a behind-the-scenes video diary for "48 Hours." “48 Hours" Correspondent Maureen Maher reports. This classic "48 Hours" episode last aired on 2/23/2008. 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

When Lita Sullivan opened her door to accept a gift of a dozen roses, she had no idea it would be the last thing she would ever do. The man with the flowers shot her dead. Her husband, millionaire Jim Sullivan, became the primary suspect. Her murder would remain unsolved for years until two unlikely witnesses finally stepped forward. “48 Hours" Correspondent Susan Spencer reports. This classic "48 Hours" episode last aired on 7/21/2007. 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

48 Hours correspondents Natalie Morales and Anne-Marie Green discuss the 2013 killing of Melissa Rocuba that went unsolved for nearly nine years. They discuss new information retrieved from old evidence that led to the arrest of Melissa’s husband, Bruno, and the conflicted feelings their daughters have about their father today. 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

A woman dies after an “accidental” shooting in her bedroom. Eight years later surveillance audio upends the case. Anne-Marie Green 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