With God as a Witness

48 Hours Correspondent Erin Moriarty and Producer Stephanie Slifer 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. This episode originally aired on 1/21/25. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

8 Apr 25min

Was key evidence manipulated to help convict a day care worker of murder? Erin Moriarty reports. This episode originally aired on 1/18/25. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

7 Apr 49min

On January 20, 1998, 12-year-old Stephanie Crowe was found stabbed to death in her California home. Her 14-year-old brother, Michael, and his two friends admitted to killing her, but Defense Attorney Mary Ellen Attridge claimed their confessions were coerced by police. DNA testing revealed Stephanie's blood was on the sweatshirt of a drifter, Richard Tuite, but was he the killer? “48 Hours" correspondent Bill Lagattuta reports. This classic "48 Hours" episode last aired on 6/11/2005. Watch all-new episodes of “48 Hours” on Saturdays, and stream on demand on Paramount+. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

3 Apr 49min

In 1983, Patrick Welsh disappeared and left behind a suicide note. Five years later, his wife, Elizabeth, officially had him declared dead. In 1997, Elizabeth received a letter from the Social Security Administration, demanding that she pay back $56,000 in death benefits. She then discovered that Patrick was still alive and living in Texas under the name Tim Kingsbury. “48 Hours" Correspondent Harold Dow reports. This classic "48 Hours" episode last aired on 8/24/2001. Watch all-new episodes of “48 Hours” on Saturdays, and stream on demand on Paramount+. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

2 Apr 47min

CBS News Correspondent Jonathan Vigliotti and 48 Hours Producer Michelle Fanucci discuss their latest report on the murders of Christy Giles and Hilda Cabrales, who died after David Pearce drugged them. They discuss the twelve "Jane Does" that came forward to testify against Pearce at trial, the personal connection Jonathan had to the victims, and the Google searches Pearce made prior to his arrest that suggested he was trying to flee to Ukraine. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

1 Apr 27min

Man charged with murder for poisoning two women tells a friend, “dead girls don’t talk.” Brave survivors speak out on their behalf. Jonathan Vigliotti reports. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

31 Mar 48min

Part two of the investigation into the murder of Charla Mack and attempted murder of Judge Chuck Weller. Darren Mack was charged with killing his wife, Charla, and shooting Judge Weller, the family court judge who ordered Darren to pay Charla ten thousand dollars a month until the divorce was settled. At trial, Darren's defense team claimed he was the real victim – a man so persecuted by the divorce industry, he grew delusional and deadly. “48 Hours" Correspondent Troy Roberts reports. This classic "48 Hours" episode last aired on 8/8/2009. Watch all-new episodes of “48 Hours” on Saturdays, and stream on demand on Paramount+. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

27 Mar 51min

Part one of the investigation into the murder of Charla Mack and attempted murder of Judge Chuck Weller. On June 12, 2006, Charla was found stabbed to death in her estranged husband's condo. Two hours later, a bullet was fired through the window of Judge Weller’s chambers, spraying him with shrapnel. The prime suspect in both attacks – Darren Mack – had vanished into thin air. “48 Hours" Correspondent Troy Roberts reports. This classic "48 Hours" episode last aired on 8/8/2009. Watch all-new episodes of “48 Hours” on Saturdays, and stream on demand on Paramount+. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

26 Mar 50min