The First 48

2004•12 series

Available on Crime+Inv

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.

Episode 5House Party

In Georgia, a man celebrating his 21st birthday is shot dead at a house party. (S25, ep 9)

Episode 6Deadly Pickup

When a man is found shot to death in the back of his truck, detectives hope a dating app is the key to finding his killer. (S25, ep 11)

Episode 8Murder Strikes at Midnight

Tulsa detectives go to Texas to track down their suspects. (S25, ep 10)

Episode 9Out of Options & the Reunion

A detective's former student is a murder suspect. And a desperate decision ends in death. - Scenes and descriptions of homicide may upset

Episode 13Back Street

In a detective's 100th case, clues from a shooting lead to an active crime spree - Very str lang, scenes & refs to homicide may upset

Episode 14Sliders

A young man is shot dead at a petrol station when a plan to score money goes off the rails - Scenes and descriptions of homicide may upset

Episode 15One Wrong Move

Stories shift as police try to uncover why a teen wearing a ski mask was shot dead - Scenes and descriptions of homicide may upset

Episode 16Friend in Need & Killer of a Kind Heart

Friends point fingers when a game turns deadly. A woman helping her friend is shot dead. - Scenes and descriptions of homicide may upset

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