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“48 Hours” uncovers the narrative behind crime and justice cases that have left a lasting mark on society. Award-winning CBS News correspondents thoughtfully examine the complexities of each crime by transporting you to the heart of the investigation through key evidence and gripping interviews with critical figures from the case. The unmatched reporting has made a tangible difference in countless lives, leading to the exoneration of wrongly convicted individuals and the reopening — and resolution — of previously closed cold cases. Listen to a new “48 Hours” episode every Monday and then go deeper into the case on Tuesdays with the immersive “Post Mortem” series — producers and correspondents join host Anne-Marie Green to discuss key evidence, dead ends, mishaps, and stranger-than-fiction twists they faced in the field. Plus, every Thursday, we’ll revisit a classic “48 Hours” episode. Watch “48 Hours” Saturdays 10/9c on CBS and Paramount+. 48 Hours listeners can use discount code "HOURS20" for 20% off all 48 Hours products on ParamountShop.com.

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The Country Club Murders

The "48 Hours" podcast explores the perplexing murders of Ernest and Charlene Shearer, underscored by a possibly staged crime scene. Their son Ernie, a professional poker player grappling with significant gambling debts and owing his parents money, emerges as the prime suspect due to circumstantial evidence linking him to the scene and a potential financial motive.

The investigation unravels evidence suggesting Ernie's familiarity with his parents' home and an attempted cover-up. Despite a lack of forensic evidence and defense claims of innocence, Ernie Shearer is ultimately convicted by a jury convinced that he murdered his parents to gain access to an inheritance.

Mar 14, 2024

The Monica Sementilli Affair

In this episode of the 48 Hours podcast, the case of the Sementilli affair is examined. It explores the lives of Fabio and Monica Sementilli, a seemingly happy couple with a lavish lifestyle in Los Angeles. After Fabio's murder, the initial investigation suggested a robbery, but clues pointed to another person's involvement.

Enter Robert Baker, a registered sex offender who had extensive contact with Monica. The prosecution alleges an affair between Monica and Baker, and that she conspired with him to kill Fabio for money and lust. However, Monica's defense disputes the evidence, claiming it's merely circumstantial and that an affair alone does not prove murder. As the trial unfolds, the jury must determine if Monica was involved in a calculated conspiracy or if she's an innocent victim in a tragic turn of events.

Mar 11, 2024