My Life of Crime with Erin Moriarty

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Dead Again | The Woman in the Woods Sep 23, 2026

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Mindi Mebane was a romantic, and when she met and married Nick Kassotis, her best friends believed she had finally found her match. Nick was handsome, well-educated, and worked as a Navy lawyer. But Mindi started sending her friends fearful messages: she and her husband were receiving threats related to her husband's work. Mindi and Nick seemed to be on the run but then Mindi messaged that things were looking up: she was pregnant and might soon come out of hiding. So when Mindi's friends learn that she died, and soon after hear that Nick is also dead, they wonder: had whatever Mindi and Nick were running from caught up to them? Listen to The Woman in the Woods now, wherever you get your podcasts. You can also get ad-free access to 48 Hours podcasts by subscribing to 48 Hours+ at 48HoursPodcasts.com

Introducing The Woman in the Woods Sep 16, 2026

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When a hunter discovers the body of a woman in the woods of Georgia in December 2022, law enforcement struggle to identify her. After months of investigative work and some artist's sketches, they have a name: Mindi Kassotis. But this doesn't make any sense to Mindi's friends and family who believed Mindi had died in a hospital. As investigators begin to unravel what really happened they uncover a strange mystery where the dead reappear, the living disappear, and one man who may never have existed at all. Listen to The Woman in the Woods now, wherever you get your podcasts.

Fight for the Truth Part 2 Dec 20, 2023

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When Marty Tankleff was convicted for murdering his parents in 1990, some people still had their doubts about his guilt, including Jay Salpeter, a retired detective turned private investigator. Jay found a new witness who claimed he was the getaway driver for two hitmen who had been hired to murder the Tankleffs. After nearly two decades behind bars, Marty finally got another shot at freedom. In this season finale, Erin Moriarty and retired 48 Hours producer Gail Zimmerman discuss the conclusion of Marty Tankleff's wrongful conviction case and why it's one of the most memorable stories they've ever reported.

Fight for the Truth Part 1 Dec 13, 2023

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On September 6, 1988, a wealthy couple, Seymour and Arlene Tankleff, were brutally attacked and killed in their home on Long Island, New York. The main suspect was their 17-year-old son, Marty, who was the sole survivor in the house. Detective James McCready was convinced Marty was to blame and prepared a written statement for him to admit he killed his parents. But the physical evidence at the crime scene didn't match the murder weapons described in Marty's so-called confession. Erin Moriarty and retired 48 Hours producer Gail Zimmerman go behind the scenes on a case that spanned nearly two decades and was one of the first wrongful conviction stories they worked on.

The DNA Sleuth Dec 06, 2023

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A retired attorney in California revolutionized the field of crime fighting — all from her home. Barbara Rae-Venter identified the notorious Golden State Killer as Joseph James DeAngelo thanks to investigative genetic genealogy, a technique using DNA to build the family tree of the killer. Barbara recalls how a hobby turned into an unexpected career and how her work has been able to help other cold case victims finally find justice with the help of genetic genealogy.

Did She Marry An Ax Murderer? Part 2 Nov 29, 2023

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Jim Krauseneck's first wife, Cathy, was found dead in 1982 with an ax in her head. 40 years later, Jim was accused of her murder. One of the coldest cases in the country to go on trial took decades to solve... and tore apart a family. Erin Moriarty goes behind-the-scenes of Jim's trial, from Dr. Michael Baden's opinion on the estimated time of death to fourth wife Sharon Krauseneck's steadfast faith in her husband. Eventually, Jim's fate came down to key details about what occurred that night. Erin takes you deeper into the "48 Hours" investigation, "The Brighton Axe Murder".

Did She Marry an Ax Murderer? Part 1 Nov 22, 2023

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Sometimes the person you love isn't who you think they are. Sharon Krauseneck says she and her husband Jim were happily married. But in 2016, to Sharon's surprise, her husband's alleged dark past caught up to him. In 1982, Jim's first wife, Cathy, was murdered with an ax lodged in her head. The case went cold until a well-known forensic pathologist shed new light on crucial evidence 34 years later. Erin takes you deeper into the "48 Hours" investigation, "The Brighton Axe Murder".

Mother in the Harbor: Rachael's Secret Nov 15, 2023

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On September 13th, 2006, a woman's body was found floating in Newport Beach Harbor in California. It was 56-year-old Barbara Mullenix, who had been stabbed more than 50 times--a sign detectives said meant she likely knew her killer. Detectives at first looked at her ex-husband Bruce, but soon moved their focus to her daughter Rachael and her boyfriend Ian Allen, as the evidence led investigators to an unthinkable conclusion. Erin takes you deeper into the "48 Hours" investigation, "Lady in the Harbor".

The Snapchat Tip-Off Part 2 Nov 08, 2023

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In 2021, Wisconsin native Chandler Halderson reported that his parents, Bart and Krista, went missing after the July 4th holiday weekend. A week later, authorities found their dismembered remains, and information from his girlfriend's Snapchat account linked Chandler's location to one of the murders. But why would a son be driven to such lengths to kill his parents? Erin Moriarty dives into the secrets Chandler was hiding leading up to the murders, and the bizarre jailhouse texts between him and his girlfriend, in the conclusion of the "48 Hours" investigation, "The Snapchat Clue".

The Snapchat Tip-Off Part 1 Nov 01, 2023

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How far are some people willing to go to keep a secret? In 2021, Chandler Halderson told police that his parents, Bart and Krista, were missing after a trip to their family cabin north of Windsor, Wisconsin for the Fourth of July holiday weekend. But Chandler became a prime suspect after lying about his activities in the days leading up to the holiday. Police then got a final break in the case from Chandler's girlfriend, whose account on the popular social media app, Snapchat, tracked Chandler’s location to a remote spot along the Wisconsin River during the time of his parent’s disappearance. When deputies searched the area, they made a gruesome discovery. Erin Moriarty takes you even deeper into the "48 Hours" investigation, "The Snapchat Clue".

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