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"Post Mortem" on the case against Melissa

The latest details on the evidence that helped convict a day care worker of murder. Watch "Unraveling the Case Against Melissa Calusinski" and then catch up with "Post Mortem" host Anne-Marie Green as she chats with "48 Hours" correspondent Erin Moriarty and producer Stephanie Slifer as they discuss the death of 16-month-old Benjamin Kingan and the questionable conviction of Melissa Calusinski. They talk about the anonymous phone call that revealed a surprising discovery years after the trial, the hours-long police interrogation that led to Melissa's confession and what's next in the case.

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Could Angela Prichard Have Been Saved?

A woman sought help when she was attacked, stalked and intimidated by her husband. It didn't stop him from killing her. Watch "Could Angela Prichard Have Been Saved?" and then join CBS News correspondent Jonathan Vigliotti and "48 Hours" producer Mead Stone on "Post Mortem" as they discuss the case of Angela Prichard, who was gunned down at her workplace by her estranged husband in Bellevue, Iowa. They discuss the 911 call Angela made in the final moments of her life where she named her killer, the two no-contact orders she had against her husband, Christopher, and why her family believes the police didn't do enough to protect her.

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Davis McClendon's death | Post Mortem

"48 Hours" correspondent Anne-Marie Green and producer Josh Yager discuss Davis McClendon's death. McClendon was fatally struck by a truck that belonged to Bud Ackerman, the estranged husband of McClendon's love interest. Watch the "Post Mortem" podcast for more on the defense's argument that the collision was an accident, and discover the digital evidence from Ackerman's truck. Also, find out why the Ackermans' babysitter was the first one on the scene to call 911.

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Christy and Hilda's Last Dance

After a night out, two women were dumped outside hospitals by masked men. Were the men good Samaritans or did they play a role in the women’s deaths? "48 Hours" contributor Jonathan Vigliotti reports. CASE UPDATE: On Feb. 4, 2025, David Pearce was found guilty of first-degree murder in the deaths of Christy Giles and Hilda Marcela Cabrales. Jurors also found Pearce guilty of seven counts of sexual assault for prior charges. The case against Brandt Osborn was declared a mistrial by the judge after jurors were deadlocked on a verdict.

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