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Criminals often think they can outsmart everyone. Thirty-five years of cases from "48 Hours" prove otherwise. Here are a few standouts
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Criminals often think they can outsmart everyone. "48 Hours" producers compiled a list of mistakes that prove otherwise.
A curated guide to the cases our correspondents and contributors can't forget.
Amanda Perrault died of a gunshot wound to the head. The unusual position of her body raised questions about who pulled the trigger. "48 Hours" contributor Anne-Marie Green reports.
A college student's troubling text messages lead investigators to her killer. "CBS Saturday Morning" co-host Michelle Miller reports for "48 Hours."
When a woman uploads her DNA to a genealogy website, authorities show up at her door. Is there a double murderer in her family tree? "48 Hours" correspondent Erin Moriarty reports.
In 1997 four families are shattered when their daughters go missing. As they grieve, one man claims to have answers. Can he be trusted? "48 Hours" correspondent Erin Moriarty reports on the final chapter of a case she started covering more than two decades ago.
A cosplay actor finds herself in the spotlight when she's accused of murdering her boyfriend. Can she convince a jury it was self-defense? "48 Hours" correspondent Erin Moriarty reports.
Just days after Amanda Perrault, the wife of an Eatonton police officer made allegations of abuse against her husband, he claimed that she took her own life.
When a Georgia police officer calls in to report his wife's death, investigators start looking into the circumstances surrounding her passing.
Shot at least nine times, texts found on a University of Mississippi student's Apple Watch proved invaluable to investigators searching for her killer and provided insight about what may have led to her murder.
Ally Kostial loved attending the University of Mississippi. Her life was cut short on July 20, 2019, when she was shot dead by a fellow student at a desolate fishing camp about 30 miles from campus.
Putnam County Sheriff's Deputy Terrell Abernathy had no idea when he rang Georgia Police Officer Seth Perrault's doorbell that the officer's wife was lying dead in the couple's bed from a gunshot wound, prosecutors say.
Investigators follow a digital trail of text messages from the watch of Ole Miss student Ally Kostial.
A curated guide to the cases our correspondents and contributors can't forget.
When a Texas girl first went missing in 1997, what no one knew at the time was that she had been the victim of a serial killer. William Reece would go on to murder three young women that same year before he was eventually identified by DNA.
Another woman's search to discover her roots leads to a shocking discovery: a killer in her family tree.
Warren Forrest is suspected in the disappearances and deaths of nine girls and women in Clark County between 1971 and 1974.
"There's no question in our minds, and it's our opinion the two defendants were in fact the killers of Jack Palladino," said family friend and lawyer Mel Honowitz.
A former colleague testified that Murdaugh was questioned about $800,000 that was missing hours before the murders.
Fieramusca, who waived her right to appeal, was sentenced to 55 years in prison, Travis County District Attorney José Garza said in a statement on Thursday.
Pebbles LaDime "Dime" Doe, 24, was killed in 2019 and remembered by friends and family as "the best to be around."
The shooting occurred after the off-duty officer arrived at a prearranged meeting spot to look at a vehicle, authorities said.
A FedEx cargo jet was attempting to land when a Southwest Airlines jet was cleared to take off from the same runway, the FAA said.
The man is suspected of firing a gun loaded with blanks. There were no injuries.
Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin said President Biden authorized the operation to shoot down the balloon.
A record-setting wind chill of 108 degrees below zero was seen on the summit of Mount Washington in New Hampshire, the National Weather Service said.
Jurors found the Tesla CEO didn't mislead investors in claiming he had lined up funding to take the car company public.
Tired of after-work emails and calls? Lawmakers across the globe are pushing back on the blurring of work and home life.
Unemployment rate is lowest since 1969, as some employers continue to hire new workers — especially in key industries.
Streaming company said a crackdown is coming by March, but a similar effort in other countries yielded mixed results.
Hundreds of thousands of Americans moved last year. The reason? Think housing costs, jobs and taxes.
New Hampshire's place in the process is still an open question, after state Democrats say they could skip the line.
President Biden addressed the Democratic National Committee's winter meeting in Philadelphia.
"We know as a matter of intelligence that he's instructed the People's Liberation Army to be ready by 2027 to conduct a successful invasion," Burns also said.
GOP lawmakers have incorrectly blamed the spike in fentanyl overdoses on migrants, whom they blame for bringing the drugs across the border.
At least 16 unpaid tickets, totaling more than $3,400, are tied to a car associated with Santos, records show.
Federal regulators have linked the drops to over 50 reports of eye infection and one death.
CBS News chief medical correspondent Dr. Jon LaPook and critical care specialist at NYU Langone Dr. Deepak Pradhan join "CBS Mornings" to demonstrate life-saving techniques when a person goes into cardiac arrest.
Global Pharma's eye drops have been linked to a U.S. outbreak which has led to at least five people losing their vision.
The FDA's investigation found a range of issues at the ice cream manufacturer that contributed to the outbreak, including a lack of a written food safety plan.
Dr. Ashish Jha said he was hopeful insurers would still cover COVID-19 tests after the official end of the public health emergency.
Chile's government extended an emergency declaration to another region as wildfires continue to rage.
Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin said President Biden authorized the operation to shoot down the balloon.
The 16-year-old was pulled from the Swan River with critical injuries.
The Federal Aviation Administration paused arrivals to and departures from airports in North and South Carolina.
A Royal Navy warship has returned to port in Britain after several sailors got sick from the vessel's drinking water.
Beyoncé and Adele will once again contend for top honors, while Lizzo and Harry Styles return and Bad Bunny makes history.
Streaming company said a crackdown is coming by March, but a similar effort in other countries yielded mixed results.
You can watch the Grammy Awards on CBS and streaming on Paramount+ starting at 8 p.m. ET/5 p.m. PT on Sunday.
de Rossi walked into her birthday wearing a wedding gown, which shocked DeGeneres.
Connie Britton joins "CBS Mornings" to discuss her new series, "Dear Edward." The show is about a 12-year-old boy who becomes the lone survivor of a plane crash. Britton stars as Dee Dee Cameron, a wealthy and privileged woman who loses her husband in the crash. Britton discusses the inspiration behind her character.
A new OODA report warns that Chinese-manufactured microchips embedded in smart devices such as fridges and laptops, pose a threat to U.K. national security. The author of the report, Charles Parton, joined CBS News to discuss how such microchips could also impact U.S. national security.
Streaming company said a crackdown is coming by March, but a similar effort in other countries yielded mixed results.
ZDNet Editor-in-Chief Jason Hiner explains best practices for setup and success of smart home security systems.
The 2007 phone, which is still sealed and in its box, was likely bought for $499 to $599.
The maker of ChatGPT has released a new tool that can help teachers detect if text was produced by a student or artificial intelligence. Kyle Wiggers, a senior reporter at TechCrunch, joined CBS News to discuss the new tool.
An outbreak of stony coral tissue loss disease threatens to destroy 20 of the 45 species in the world's third-largest coral reef.
The world's third-largest coral reef just off the Florida Keys was once a vibrant habitat for millions of plants and animals. But an outbreak of stony coral tissue loss disease is threatening to destroy it. Scientists are trying to regrow the coral in a lab hundreds of miles away to save it. Manuel Bojorquez takes a look.
The cloned animals are capable of producing 18 tons of milk a year, or 50% more than a typical American cow.
As the Western megadrought continues, investors have been buying up land to secure the water rights that go along with them. Ben Tracy takes a look.
Investment firms are showing a growing interest in an increasingly scarce natural resource in the American West. For some, that's concerning.
The shooting occurred after the off-duty officer arrived at a prearranged meeting spot to look at a vehicle, authorities said.
Jericho Labonte, 35, also stole the boat that he piloted into the choppy waters of the Columbia River, police said.
Dallas police said Friday they have arrested a man in connection with two monkeys who went missing last week from the Dallas Zoo. The suspect is also charged in connection with the temporary disappearance of a leopard last month. The monkeys were found unharmed in an abandoned house.
GOP lawmakers have incorrectly blamed the spike in fentanyl overdoses on migrants, whom they blame for bringing the drugs across the border.
One of the suspects was arrested after a gunbattle, a sheriff said.
Astronauts are conducting a spacewalk outside the International Space Station. And NASA is marking 20 years since the space shuttle Columbia disaster. CBS News space consultant Bill Harwood joined Anne-Marie Green and Janet Shamlian with more on those stories, plus details on the "green comet" passing by Earth.
Columbia's destruction and the loss of its crew triggered a sharp change of course for America's space program.
The surprise bear face spans more than 1 mile across.
"He'll be cheering us all on from the sidelines," Sanchez said of Amazon and Blue Origin founder Jeff Bezos, who is also her boyfriend.
After 32 launches from Rocket Lab's New Zealand facility, the company is now set for regular flights from Virginia's Eastern Shore.
A look back at the esteemed personalities who've left us this year, who'd touched us with their innovation, creativity and humanity.
Matthew Trussler was found dead at the home he shared with his fiancée Melissa Turner. See the evidence that led to authorities piecing together his death.
An anonymous letter writer terrorizes a small town, threatening to expose their rumored dark secrets.
They may have famous names and big careers, but these celebs also ran into financial trouble.
The Orion spacecraft sent back some amazing pictures from its 25-day, 1.4-million-mile journey around the moon.
U.S. officials confirmed to CBS News that a suspected Chinese spy balloon, which was discovered flying over the mainland U.S. this week, was shot down off the coast of South Carolina Saturday by U.S. fighter jets. CBS News national security correspondent David Martin has more.
Each member of the Brooklyn-based trio Say She She grew up singing classical music. And that's just one influence on their sound - which incorporates everything from funk to jazz and even the rhythms of Bollywood. It's all led to five-star critical reviews, a growing fan base, and their current U.S. and European tour. Now, here is Say She She with "Norma."
Each member of the brooklyn-based trio Say She She grew up singing classical music. And that's just one influence on their sound - which incorporates everything from funk to jazz and even the rhythms of Bollywood. It's all led to five-star critical reviews, a growing fan base, and their current U.S. and European tour. Now, here is Say She She with "Blow My Mind."
Each member of the brooklyn-based trio Say She She grew up singing classical music. And that's just one influence on their sound - which incorporates everything from funk to jazz and even the rhythms of Bollywood. It's all led to five-star critical reviews, a growing fan base, and their current U.S. and European tour. Now, from their debut album "Prism," here is Say She She with "Fortune Teller."
Toya Boudy is a New Orleans-based chef, cookbook author and cultural ambassador. And she’s known for putting a unique twist on classic New Orleans-style dishes - and taking the mystery and challenge out of preparing them. Michelle Miller reports.