Tracing family trees to catch killers
Steve Kroft reports on how a new tool that uses a mixture of DNA analysis and family genealogy has been helping law enforcement crack cold cases.
Serial Killer
Rodney Alcala: The Killing Game
A photographer who was on "The Dating Game" became one of the nation's deadliest serial killers -- eight years after "48 Hours"' first report, new victims emerge. Correspondent Peter Van Sant investigates.
Son of Sam: The Killer Speaks
Nearly five decades ago, the "Son of Sam" terrorized New York City. In a 2017 prison interview, convicted serial killer David Berkowitz tells CBS News what led him to shoot. "CBS Evening News" co-anchor Maurice DuBois reports.
The Gilgo Beach Serial Killings
The bound bodies of four women are found along a desolate stretch of beach. Disturbing new details about the architect police say is a serial killer. "48 Hours" correspondent Erin Moriarty reports.
The Unending Search for Sara Anne Wood
Investigators are locked in a 30-year game of cat and mouse with a child serial killer to find the body of 12-year-old Sara. "48 Hours" correspondent Erin Moriarty reports.
Serial killer convicted of 8 murders in Arizona: "He's a monster"
Cleophus Cooksey Jr., 43, is now facing the death penalty when he is sentenced Monday.
Gilgo Beach murders suspect to face one trial
The man accused of killing seven women whose bodies were found on Long Island's Gilgo Beach lost a bid to split the case into multiple trials on Tuesday. New York State Supreme Court Justice Timothy Mazzei stated in his six-page ruling that the case would proceed as a single trial. CBS News' Shanelle Kaul has more.
Accused serial killer dubbed "machete man" caught with body parts
The murders — at least five are known to investigators — always took place on Fridays, authorities said.
Survivors of the "Son of Sam" serial killer in their own words
"Son of Sam" victims look back at the serial murder spree that terrorized New York
Daughter of man terrorized by "Son of "Sam" visits him in prison
In 1977, Shayna Glassman's father lived in apartment 6E at 35 Pine Street in Yonkers, N.Y. His direct upstairs neighbor was a young postal worker named David Berkowitz.
Sneak peek: Son of Sam: The Killer Speaks
ENCORE: Nearly five decades ago, the "Son of Sam" terrorized New York City. In a 2017 prison interview, convicted serial killer David Berkowitz tells CBS News what led him to kill. "CBS Evening News" co-anchor Maurice DuBois reports. Watch Saturday, Aug. 2 at 10/9c on CBS and streaming on Paramount+.
Oregon cold-case likely linked to notorious California serial killer 45 years later
Randy Kraft, who has been dubbed the "Scorecard Killer," is the only person under investigation for the 1980 killing, Oregon police said.
Co-worker of Gilgo Beach murders suspect says he unnerved her by tracking her down on vacation
In an exclusive interview with "48 Hours"' Erin Moriarty, Muriel Henriquez describes the chilling moment Rex Heuermann found her on a cruise in the middle of the ocean.
Was Rex Heuermann's wife sleeping next to the Long Island serial killer?
Asa Ellerup has come under public scrutiny following her husband's arrest for three of the Gilgo Beach murders, but the daughters of notorious serial killers BTK and the Happy Face Killer have come to her defense.
Sneak peek: The Gilgo Beach Serial Killings
The bound bodies of four women are found along a desolate stretch of beach. Disturbing details about the architect police say is a serial killer. "48 Hours" correspondent Erin Moriarty reports in an encore airing Saturday, April 12 at 9/8c on CBS and streaming on Paramount+.
Remains of another serial killer victim found at landfill, officials say
Marcedes Myran was one of the Indigenous women slain by convicted serial killer Jeremy Skibicki, authorities say.
How a 12-year-old girl who escaped a serial killer likely saved other lives
In 1994, Becky Savarese was walking to school in Pittsfield, Massachusetts, when Lewis Lent tried to abduct her. He was arrested and later confessed to killing at least two other children, including 12-year-old Sara Anne Wood.
Investigators want answers from convicted serial killer Lewis Lent
Lewis Lent was convicted for murdering two children decades ago, including 12-year-old Sara Anne Wood. Investigators still don't know where he buried her. Here's a timeline.
Location of murdered girl's body a mystery decades later
Sara Anne Wood was 12 when she was abducted and murdered by Lewis Lent while riding her bike near her New York home. Even though her killer is behind bars, authorities say he refuses to give her family the peace of knowing where Sara is.
Remains of woman murdered by serial killer found at landfill
Morgan Harris was one of the Indigenous women slain by Jeremy Skibicki, who is serving multiple life sentences after being convicted of four murders last year.
Possible remains found in search for serial killer's victims
Police and the medical examiner are now investigating and seeking to identify the remains as those of Morgan Harris and Marcedes Myran.
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Trump signals impending indictment in Jan. 6 investigation; accused New York serial killer expected in court.
Man dubbed the "Truck Stop Serial Killer" convicted in 2007 murder
Former truck driver Bruce Mendenhall has been now been convicted of three murders and is the suspect in several others.
Relative of Jack the Ripper victim demands new inquest
The true identity of Jack the Ripper, whose grisly murders terrorized east London in 1888, has been a mystery ever since.
Indiana serial killer's victims could be identified amid new push
Investigators estimated at least 25 people were buried at Harold Baumeister's estate, based on evidence that included 10,000 bones and bone fragments.
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