The First 48

200416 series
Available on
Channel 4

Detectives in major cities in the United States race against the clock in the wake of homicides, knowing that if they don't find a lead within the first 48 hours, their chances of solving a case are cut in half. The programme shows how detectives use forensic evidence and witness interviews to help identify suspects.

Fatal Call: Episode Image
Episode 1Fatal Call

Can a concerned community identify a killer? (S14 Ep7) Support at channel4.com/support. - Strong language/real homicide scenes/may upset

Killer Debt; House of Rage: Episode Image
Episode 2Killer Debt; House of Rage

House of Rage/Killer Debt: A young mum's murder outrages a community. (S14 Ep8) Support at channel4.com/support. - Str lang/domestic viol/real homicide/may distress

Nightmare in Greedy Grove; Good Man Down: Episode Image
Episode 3Nightmare in Greedy Grove; Good Man Down

Nightmare in Greedy Grove/Good Man Down: A drive-by shooting kills one. (S14 Ep6) Support at channel4.com/support. - Str language/violence/real homicide/may distress

Deadly Obsession; The Killer You Know: Episode Image
Episode 7Deadly Obsession; The Killer You Know

Deadly Obsession/The Killer You Know: A manhunt to find a killer begins. (S14 Ep9) Support at channel4.com/support. - Suicide refs/real homicide scenes/scenes may upset

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