In Cleveland, a beloved son and father is shot to death during a robbery. A single eyewitness comes forward to identify two suspects, both members of a notorious gang. Prosecutors assemble a case against the shooter they hope will send him away for good--but as trial approaches, the defendant's violent reputation has their witnesses terrified.
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 side neighborhood. But soon after, he's shot dead. Once in custody, the killers shock police with their motive. And across town, two hours into the new year, a man is shot to death in a home invasion. The killers leave a blood trail but are nowhere to be found. Police and prosecutors search for justice and a family is left wondering if the killers will face justice.
In Atlanta, a young father is gunned down in cold blood at an abandoned car wash. As Detective Dwayne Sutton starts to track down the shooter, he learns the trail may lead to the Bloods gang. And when a Gulf War veteran is found shot to death in a park, Detective Michael Young has to delve deep into a dangerous underworld to find out why.
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. As the investigation moves forward, the victim's husband goes from grieving spouse to main suspect. But at trial, his attorneys question the investigation--and say the state, which can't provide any witnesses to the crime, rushed to judgment. But what truly shocks the victims family is the deep, dark secrete about her husbands past.
In Las Vegas, a professional dancer disappears without a trace. Her boyfriend, the last person to see her alive, provides no leads. Finally, after weeks of dead ends, a tip blows the case wide open. At trial, the prosecution has an eyewitness and plenty of evidence on their side. But when the defendant takes the stand, will his dramatic testimony win over the jury?
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 third family with no justice. Until 31 years later, when the re-opened case and preserved DNA evidence lead police to a killer. But at trial, his attorneys question the investigation--and the memory of the victim's children--leading to an explosive confrontation.
In Atlanta, a man is shot to death over a gambling dispute at an illegal after hours club. Detective Kevin Otts battles against a wall of silence as he tries to track down the killer before he strikes again. And in Tulsa, two young lovers are murdered in cold blood. As he unravels the case, Detective Justin Ritter is shocked to learn why.
After a number of women are murdered in East Cleveland, residents fear there may be a serial killer on the loose. When a grandmother is strangled and left to die on a vacant lot Detectives Bob Ford and Tom Armelli need to find out if her killing is related to the others. In Dallas, a young father is shot to death in his girlfriend's arms, in the back of his car. Detective Leo Gonzalez must find the killer before more bloodshed occurs.
In Dallas, when a husband is shot in his bed after an Easter party, Detective Michael Yeric suspects that the victim's wife may be hiding a dark secret. Then, in New Orleans, Detective Tanisha Sykes must solve the mystery of why a popular DJ is found bound and executed before his killer strikes again.
This special, two hour program features several well known First 48 detectives retelling the most haunting cases from their careers. Through interviews, dramatic recreations, and real case materials, these true crime stories from Memphis, Minneapolis, and Broward County will bring the viewer closer than ever to the personal and professional challenges faced by some of the most veteran First 48 investigators.
A robbery at a Cleveland convenience store turns deadly when a store clerk is shot and killed. As police track down the men responsible, they discover more robberies and a second homicide that can be tied to the same suspects. But when the killers are brought into custody, the real drama begins, as they turn on each other--each bringing a very different story to the witness box.
In Cleveland, after a man is found dead in his car, the autopsy reveals he was strangled to death. Detectives Nate Sowa and Ray Diaz take the case and uncover a relationship that could lead them to their killer. But with Sowa's retirement right around the corner, can he solve the murder before the case goes cold?
In Dallas, when a young father is gunned down in front of his house, Detective Steve David discovers that the victim had a secret that may have led to his murder. Then, in Cleveland, a mother is found strangled and burned in her kitchen, but Detectives Nate Sowa and Ray Diaz have no witnesses and little evidence to track down her killer.