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After the First 48 revisits some of the most powerful cases originally featured on the First 48 and features exclusive interviews with detectives, prosecutors, defense attorneys, and families of victims. After the First 48 takes viewers through the dramatic and emotional inside story; from the investigation, to the murder trial itself, the verdict and beyond.
Next episode: S12E07 — Complex Terror · June 25, 2026 countdown
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- 01
Lester StreetIn September of 2010, Jessie Dotson went on trial for one of the worst mass murders in Memphis history. He wasn't accused of killing strangers--he was brother, friend and uncle to the six people he'd allegedly murdered and three surviving children he'd allegedly beaten and stabbed. Even seasoned detectives were horrified by the bloody crime scene. Now, all of Memphis wanted an answer to the same question: How could only one man be responsible for such brutal carnage? - 02
Burned AliveA 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. - 03
Chain of DeathA 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.
Cast
Episodes by season
Season01
- S01E01Murder on the Interstate / At Close Range UpdateOctober 7, 2008—
- S01E02
Fool for Love / CrashOctober 14, 2008—In Dallas, Detective Rick Duggan arrested two suspects for the murder of Leonel Valle. Now the justice system needed to determine which of t - S01E03Blindsided / Killing SpreeFebruary 12, 2009—In Dallas, Detective Eddie Ibarra used surveillance video to track down Jose Castro who was accused of brutally murdering a fifty-one year-o
- S01E04Silenced / Downstream DrifterFebruary 26, 2009—
- S01E05
BlackoutJuly 14, 2009—Detective Robert Arredondo and his team find themselves involved in a cross country manhunt for suspects in the brutal shootings of three yo - S01E06
Ashes and Snow / Backyard MurderAugust 18, 2009—A look back at the Ashes and Snow and Backyard Murder cases.Ashes and Snow: Sgt. Rick Zimmerman and Sgt. Tammy Diedrich were called to the m - S01E07
Bait and SwitchFebruary 18, 2010—On a Sunday night in June 2007, Christian Marton and his girlfriend Monica Stafford drove two hours from Axtell, Texas to Dallas where Chris - S01E08
Burden of Proof / Last RideApril 29, 2010—A father of five found stabbed over 50 times shocks friends and family. Cleveland Homicide follows a bizarre trail of evidence that takes th - S01E09
Disappeared / Red HandedJune 3, 2010—In Dallas, detectives investigated the disappearance of a 20-year old woman who suddenly went missing. After a six-day search, detectives ar - S01E10
The Boogey ManJuly 15, 2010On March 26th, 2006, homicide detectives were called to the site of a burning car. Inside were the charred remains of 22-year-old Xenia Wils - S01E11
Bail OutAugust 3, 2010—In Dallas, detectives investigated the shooting death of 26-year-old Daniel Barron, who was killed in the doorway of his home. Detectives so - S01E12
Letters of Intent / Family FriendOctober 7, 2010—In Dallas, Texas in 2007 Darell Billingsela was charged with brutally attacking and killing twenty-two-year old Jessica Lewalling in a jealo - S01E13
The Good BookOctober 14, 2010—In November 2006, Dallas detectives investigated the murder of a twenty-nine-year-old mother of four, found burned beyond recognition in her - S01E14
Last FareOctober 21, 2010—Suspects in the case of a cab driver who was robbed and murdered face their day in court. - S01E15
Innocent LostOctober 28, 2010—In July of 2006, Miami detectives Rolando Garcia and Orlando Silva responded to the shooting death of nine-year-old Sherdavia Jenkins. After - S01E16
Gun Play / No-Tell MotelNovember 4, 2010—Now that some of our strongest cases have been adjudicated, we can take viewers inside the powerful and dramatic events that unfolded after - S01E17
Drama at the Classic / 50G MurderNovember 11, 2010—Cases involving a football game murder and a shooting at an illegal dentist office go to court. - S01E18
Return to Sender / Left BehindOctober 19, 2011—In 2008, 19-year old Mikael Hudson was shot in Texas, two suspects were arrest. In 2005, Virginia Rodriguez was murdered, and her husband wa
Season02
- S02E01
Signs of ViolenceApril 14, 2011—One man was part of a love triangle, the other a complete stranger--both were murdered a week apart. Little did Louisville Homicide Detectiv - S02E02
Last YardJune 23, 2011University of Memphis football star Taylor Bradford was killed in his beloved Lincoln Town Car. At first police thought the motive was robbe - S02E03
Season's bestLester StreetAugust 11, 2011In September of 2010, Jessie Dotson went on trial for one of the worst mass murders in Memphis history. He wasn't accused of killing strange - S02E04
TornNovember 3, 2011—In February of 2009, 21-year-old James "Jamo" Allen was gunned down outside of a Louisville, Kentucky housing project. After discovering tha - S02E05
Final InvestmentNovember 10, 2011—When a robbery goes bad in south Memphis, one man is dead and very little physical evidence is left at the scene. Detectives track down seve - S02E07
Hale StormDecember 22, 2011—A Louisville, Kentucky family awakes before dawn as a barrage of gunfire rips through their home. When the smoke clears, three teenage boys - S02E08
Bad CompanyDecember 29, 2011On a warm, clear night in the desert near Lake Mead, the body of a man--shot dead--was found in the middle of the road. When Las Vegas Metro - S02E09
Loose EndsJanuary 12, 2012—Detectives link Martin Seay to several killings--but he only goes on trial for one. The state's key witness is his former girlfriend, Kandi - S02E10
FifteenJanuary 26, 2012Fifteen-year-old Juanita Payne was killed outside a party by a stray round from an AK-47. Detectives arrest a man they are sure is the kille
Season03
- S03E01
Shattered DreamsApril 12, 2012—In 2008 Mohamed Abdelrahman, a Darfurian immigrant, was killed in his store during a robbery. Det. Arnold charged three suspects with his mu - S03E02
Better Days / Inked in BloodApril 19, 2012—In Memphis, a 79-year-old man is shot dead. When the young man accused of the killing comes to trial, his defense attorney argues an unusual - S03E03
In Harm's WayApril 26, 2012—In 2009, John Craig Froelich, II was shot and killed while taking his girlfriend to buy drugs in south Houston. Sgt. Craig Clopton charged t - S03E04
Cold as IceMay 3, 2012—In January of 2009, Louisville resident Billy Wagner was killed in the street by a single bullet to the back of the head. After nearly two w - S03E05
Torched / Girl FightMay 10, 2012—In Miami, Detective Freddie Ponce arrests a man who tortured and killed his childhood friend. The case is strong--until an unexpected event - S03E06
Tag Team / Heart of GoldMay 17, 2012—In Memphis, TN, Lt. Caroline Mason revisits the 2007 homicide of a 19-year-old man shot to death during a street fight that got out of hand. - S03E07
Rules of the GameJuly 5, 2012—When a popular local celebrity in Louisville is murdered during a drug deal, homicide detectives Brenda Wescott and John Lesher search for h - S03E08
Last Call / Road HazardJuly 26, 2012—A brutal shooting in Memphis leaves a single mom mourning her only son. The main suspect is a high-ranking gang member. Will his violent rep - S03E09
Cold and Callous / Wrong ManAugust 2, 2012—In Harris County, Texas, an innocent fifteen year old is heartlessly murdered by another teenager during a robbery. But when witnesses to th - S03E10
Stolen Lives / Crimson TrailAugust 9, 2012—In Miami, Florida, 25-year-old Pedro Roteta is stabbed in the middle of the street and left to die. Despite video of the murder and a confes - S03E11
Devil Inside / Flight RiskSeptember 27, 2012—After a woman's dismembered body is found beneath an overpass in Tucson, Arizona, the suspect reveals a disturbing dark side--and shocks inv - S03E12
Bad AttitudeOctober 18, 2012—After an unidentified man's stabbed body is found in a vacant Dallas, Texas apartment, two suspects both admit to setting up the man for rob - S03E13
Caught Up / Chasing ShadowsOctober 25, 2012—In two cases in Louisville, Kentucky, detectives arrested suspects whose actions were caught on videotape? But will the surveillance tapes h - S03E14
No ReturnNovember 1, 2012—A beloved father of three is gunned down outside his home in Atascocita, Texas, during a robbery gone wrong. Investigators catch a lucky bre
Season04
- S04E01
Into the WoodsFebruary 14, 2013After a 17-year-old girl is found with a bullet through the back of her head in the woods of Katy, Texas, a young man comes forward who clai - S04E02John DoeFebruary 21, 2013—
- S04E03
The WitnessFebruary 28, 2013—In Liberty City, Miami a well-liked husband and wife are brutally murdered in an ambush shooting. The eyewitness to the crime is the couple' - S04E04
Brother's BloodMarch 7, 2013—When a Honduran immigrant is found stabbed to death in his Miami apartment, his brother claims it was a suicide. But as investigators dig de - S04E05
Friends for LifeMarch 14, 2013—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. - S04E06
Cold Light of DayMarch 21, 2013—In Cleveland, Detectives Mike Smith and Walley Everett investigate the murder of a young woman who's body is burned beyond recognition. A ke - S04E07
DumpedMarch 28, 2013—In Memphis, Tennessee a man's body is found dumped in a field. Despite every effort, the case goes cold and the murderer remains a mystery. - S04E08
Missing / Deadly RideAugust 22, 2013—In Harris County, Texas investigators are called to an abandoned SUV, its interior covered in blood. The vehicle's owner, a 20-year-old sing - S04E09
House of RageAugust 29, 2013—A mother of five young boys is found shot to death in her Cleveland, Ohio apartment. A witness emerges, guiding detectives to a critical pie - S04E10
The Ring / House of PainSeptember 5, 2013—In Birmingham Alabama a mother of a two-year-old boy is found stabbed to death in her own bedroom. Investigators have a mystery on their han - S04E11
Prince of Darkness / Last WordsOctober 31, 2013—In Harris County Texas, a young mother of three daughters is found in her trailer with her throat slashed. Investigators arrest her alleged - S04E12
Wild Ride / Jacked UpNovember 7, 2013— - S04E13
Good Man DownNovember 21, 2013—In Cleveland, Ohio, an aspiring police officer is gunned down during a vicious nightclub brawl, and it's all caught on tape. Investigators p - S04E14
What Lies BeneathDecember 6, 2013—One of the most bizarre The First 48 cases becomes a compelling After the First 48 special. When a body is discovered buried in a basement f - S04E15
A Simple PlanJanuary 3, 2014—In Harris county Texas, a 41-year-old woman is killed in her home by four masked men. Investigators have an idea of who did, but can they ge - S04E16
Brutal BusinessJanuary 10, 2014—In the Dallas Neighborhood of Oak Cliff, two young men are shot in the head inside a drug house, their bodies, found burned in the trunk of - S04E17Uncommon ValorJanuary 17, 2014—
Season05
- S05E01
Trail of EvidenceMarch 14, 2014—In Harris County Texas, a 38-year-old man is stabbed to death in his own home leaving behind two children and his wife. Investigators track - S05E02
Burned AliveMarch 27, 2014A Houston woman is beaten, set on fire, and left to die in an attack that police investigators suspect was committed by someone the victim k - S05E03
Into the NightApril 3, 2014—Police detectives arrest two young men for the murder of a man at a gas station. - S05E04
Burning RageMay 15, 2014In Birmingham, AL, a woman, her son and her young niece are stabbed more than 75 times then set on fire inside their apartment. Investigator - S05E05
Birthday Girl / NightmareMay 22, 2014—In Cleveland, a 14-year-old girl was gunned down at her own birthday party when rival gangs opened fire. After interviewing eyewitnesses, de - S05E06
Love Thy NeighborJuly 24, 2014—An armed robbery escalates into capital murder and rocks a residential Houston neighborhood. One man is left for dead while his killers flee - S05E07
Easy MoneyJuly 31, 2014—A robbery at a Cleveland convenience store turns deadly when a store clerk is shot and killed. As police track down the men responsible, the
Season06
- S06E01
Hot RideOctober 30, 2014—A carjacking-turned-murder leaves a youth minister dead. Two men are caught and one suspect turns on the other. But, a last minute change of - S06E02Jacked Up / Wrong ManFebruary 12, 2015—
- S06E03
Cold JusticeFebruary 19, 2015—In 1983, several young mothers are raped and murdered on the west side of Louisville Kentucky. A conviction on two of the murders leaves a t - S06E04
Kiss of DeathMarch 5, 2015A man is brutally gunned down on a neighborhood street in Rochester, New York. Investigators believe his estranged wife, a prostitute, is ly - S06E05
Deadly DanceMarch 12, 2015In Las Vegas, a professional dancer disappears without a trace. Her boyfriend, the last person to see her alive, provides no leads. Finally, - S06E06
Date NightMarch 19, 2015—Just four days before Christmas 2013, a single mother of five is shot twice, dumped in a East Cleveland street, and ran over by the killer. - S06E07
Murder Rap / New Year's TerrorApril 16, 2015—In Cleveland, Ohio, two murders rock the city. A young man leaves gang life behind to dedicate himself to ending the violence in his west si - S06E08
Season's bestTwice Told TaleApril 23, 2015It's a murder case that spans twelve years and centers on one 911 call. The victim says a name in the last moments of her life--will that be - S06E09
The RookieMay 7, 2015In Cleveland, a beloved son and father is shot to death during a robbery. A single eyewitness comes forward to identify two suspects, both m
Season07
- S07E01
CrossroadsFebruary 3, 2022In Tulsa, the brutal murder of a man gunned down and left to die alone in the street tears apart two families. - S07E02
Chain of DeathFebruary 10, 2022A young mother and her friend are murdered in a parking lot, sending Tulsa detectives and prosecutors on a mission to put the shooter behind - S07E03
Spree KillerFebruary 17, 2022—After a man is killed and several others are injured, the Tulsa PD and District Attorney's Office team with the homeless community to convic - S07E04
Family FirstMarch 24, 2022—In Tulsa, 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 cri - S07E05
Down a Dark HallwayMarch 31, 2022—After an elderly man is murdered, the suspect shocks prosecutors when he goes against his lawyer's advice in court. - S07E06
TrackedApril 7, 2022—In Gwinnett County, Georgia, after a hard-working father of three is murdered at his doorstep, his family and friends must process a horrify - S07E07
Old WoundsMay 26, 2022—In Tulsa, 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 witne - S07E08
Devil's TrailJune 2, 2022—When a homeless woman is raped and murdered, Tulsa detectives team up with prosecutors and the suspect's previous victim, hoping to stop him - S07E09
Trap HouseJune 9, 2022—Just before Christmas, a man is killed during an armed robbery gone wrong. Tulsa detectives and the District Attorney's Office will try and - S07E10
The Dark TrailJune 16, 2022—After a homeless man is ambushed and murdered on a dark trail in Tulsa, prosecutors and police struggle to track down their key witness, who - S07E11
Rogue GunJuly 14, 2022—After a devoted father is gunned down in Georgia, detectives uncover a string of shootings that terrorized the community. Police and prosecu - S07E12
Truly LostJuly 21, 2022—The homicide department attempts to find answers after a parking lot fight leaves two men shot dead and four others facing time in prison al
Season08
- S08E01
Chat TrapJanuary 26, 2023—Gwinnett County detectives investigate the murder of an innocent fifteen-year-old, caught up in a petty crime. But how will the prosecution - S08E02
Out of the DarknessFebruary 2, 2023—Detectives rely on a 12-year-old girl as the only witness to a domestic dispute that escalated to a double homicide, but questions arise as - S08E03
Escape PlanFebruary 9, 2023—After detectives find a mother stabbed to death, they turn to her young son to identify the killer, but the prosecutors worry that the child - S08E04
Buried SecretsMarch 2, 2023—A Mobile mother goes missing after blowing millions at the casino. At trial, the DA and detective take a gamble of their own to bring her ki - S08E05
Close to HomeApril 6, 2023—Homicide detectives investigate the death of a man who was shot in the head, and they wonder about the neighbor's role in the shooting after - S08E06
Mother of TwoApril 13, 2023—Detectives turn to the victim's family for help in catching her killer after her sons find their mother's dead body in the back of her car, - S08E07
End of the RoadApril 20, 2023—In Tulsa, a rookie detective is pushed to the brink searching for a beloved man who ultimately turns up brutally murdered. After a grinding - S08E08
BackslideJuly 6, 2023—Detectives investigate the shooting death of a father who was shot near his ex-girlfriend's house and decide which person of interest should - S08E09
BloodlineJuly 13, 2023—After a former Marine is gunned down in broad daylight, Tulsa detectives must track down a family of three, suspected in the killing. But, a - S08E10
One Good DeedJuly 27, 2023—Tulsa detectives believe the victim of a shooting was a Good Samaritan who'd been robbed. But at trial, the jury must decide if his killer a - S08E11
Among FriendsAugust 3, 2023—Detectives theorize that a young victim was murdered by two gunmen after they uncover evidence at the crime scene, but the jurors debate whe - S08E12
Lips are SealedAugust 10, 2023—Investigators and the prosecutor fail to find a witness willing to say they saw the shooting that led to a man being gunned down in an after
Season09
- S09E01
Cruel IntentionsOctober 26, 2023In Mobile, a woman in a volatile relationship is found dead in her car. Detectives suspect her boyfriend, but, at trial, he takes the stand - S09E02
Flashing ColorsNovember 2, 2023A massive, gang-related melee outside a nightclub leaves Gwinnett County detectives struggling to identify just who shot a young murder vict - S09E03
Jealous HeartNovember 9, 2023When a Mobile mother of four is shot just blocks from her home, detectives look to her loved ones to identify her killer. But, at trial, his - S09E04
End GameNovember 16, 2023—In Mobile, a professor is murdered in his own home. It takes a missing gaming console, and a strategic game of cat and mouse with the suspec - S09E05
Season's bestFriends And EnemiesDecember 14, 2023When three people are gunned down in a Tulsa home, detectives face two suspects, and a web of lies. Prosecutors are left with circumstantial - S09E06
Murder in MobileDecember 21, 2023—When a transient man is gunned downed, the only eyewitness Mobile detectives have is also a suspect. At trial, reluctant witnesses, defendan - S09E07
Raw DealMay 9, 2024In Gwinnett County, a beloved rapper is gunned down in a hail of bullets from a drive-by shooting. With little hard evidence, detectives and - S09E08
Ringside SeatMay 16, 2024Tulsa 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. - S09E09
VengeanceMay 23, 2024Detectives and attorneys struggle to understand a man's mental state in the wake of a shooting that killed four people in broad daylight, an - S09E10
The InvitationJuly 25, 2024Investigators and prosecutors hope to convince two accomplices to betray their friends in the wake of a party that turned into the site of a - S09E11
FreestylingAugust 1, 2024When a young rapper is shot in a well-to-do suburban neighborhood, detectives search for a suspect, and at trial, the defense accuses the pr
Season10
- S10E01
Thick as ThievesNovember 7, 2024After a violent melee leaves two young men brutally gunned down, Mobile detectives have to track down multiple suspects to piece together wh - S10E02
Secrets and LiesNovember 14, 2024When a vulnerable woman is shot to death, witnesses are hesitant to help Tulsa detectives clinch the case; at trial, the defense questions t - S10E03
Season's bestFatal MistakeNovember 21, 2024In 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 - S10E04
Murder on Maiden LaneDecember 5, 2024In Atlanta, when a young father is gunned down, a rookie homicide detective draws from her own experience losing a family member to murder, - S10E05
A Killer FightFebruary 27, 2025After a beloved Mobile man is gunned down in his front yard, conflicting eyewitness accounts leave detectives wondering if the suspect might - S10E06
Meet Up For MurderMarch 6, 2025After an immigrant, lured by a woman, is beaten to death, Gwinnett County Police discover that one of the three suspects believes no one wil - S10E07
In a Lonely PlaceMarch 13, 2025After New Orleans detectives find a woman's burned body in her car's trunk, they discover that her desperate 911 call went unheeded. But her
Season11Best season
- S11E01
Season's bestBad DriverOctober 23, 2025When a beloved son and brother is murdered just feet from his home, his grieving family has one burning question: Why? It's up to a determin - S11E02
Deadly SpreeOctober 30, 2025The latest in a string of brazen robberies leaves a beloved, retired sheriff's deputy brutally gunned down, and a survivor of the assault te - S11E03
Green-Eyed MonsterNovember 6, 2025When two beloved brothers are gunned down in their home, their devastated mother leads Gwinnett detectives to a suspect close to home. But w - S11E04
Murder in TremeNovember 13, 2025A beloved mother is found stabbed to death in a vacant lot and, when New Orleans detectives investigate the case, their only suspect seems a - S11E05
Under PressureNovember 20, 2025After a beloved teacher is gunned down in broad daylight, Gwinnett detectives must track down the suspects, with only their getaway car's de - S11E06
Along Came a KillerDecember 4, 2025After a barrage of gunfire leaves three men dead in a residential neighborhood, Gwinnett detectives use every available resource to identify - S11E07Brothers DownDecember 11, 2025—In Tulsa, two men are murdered in a parking lot, but a gun from another shooting incident leads detectives to their suspect.
- S11E08
Cold FuryDecember 18, 2025When an unidentified woman is found dead outside a Tulsa home, detectives must sift through murky details to figure out who she is and what
Season12
- S12E01
Broken YouthMay 14, 2026When a beloved teenager is gunned down while hanging out with his friends, Tulsa Homicide Detectives depend on the public to help identify t - S12E02
Little Girl LostMay 21, 2026After the remains of a 16-yr-old girl are found in the woods with no identification, Gwinnett County detectives have little to go on to find - S12E03
Unfair FightMay 28, 2026—When a father of two is gunned down in broad daylight, Tulsa detectives rely on eyewitnesses to identify the suspect. But at trial, the pros - S12E04
Point of No ReturnJune 4, 2026—In Mobile, Alabama, two young men are found murdered inside a car on a dark residential street. With no witnesses and few leads, the case st - S12E05
The BreakJune 11, 2026—A beloved son is shot dead when a $5 pool game goes awry, and Mobile detectives depend on a friend of the victim and the suspect to name the - S12E06
One Night In MobileJune 18, 2026—After meeting a man from a dating app, a single mother goes missing. Mobile Homicide presses the suspect to reveal her whereabouts. - S12E07Complex TerrorJune 25, 2026—
- S12E08Money MoveJuly 2, 2026—
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