The First 48

2004•14 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 1Streets of Pain

An altercation in a casino car park turns deadly when friends abandon reason for revenge - Very strong/offensive language, Homicide may upset

Episode 2Gun Runner & in a Flash

Thirty minutes after a homeowner reports a theft, a young dad is killed on his front porch - Strong language, homicide scenes may upset

Episode 5Tangled Web

A mysterious biker stalks and shoots a man in Tulsa. Who wanted the victim dead and why? - V strong lang/graphic scenes/homicide descriptions

Episode 7Chain Reaction

When a teenager is killed at a party in an Atlanta park, detectives meet a wall of silence - Str lang, homicide scenes & descriptions may upset

Episode 9Home Ground & in the Shadows

Police investigate two separate murders, involving deadly secrets and past relationships - Graphic scenes, descriptions of homicide may upset

Episode 12A Killer Among Us

A pregnant teenager is found dead in the woods. Is her killer hiding in plain sight? - Str lang, homicide scenes & descriptions may upset

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