The First 48

2004•16 series

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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 2Gun Runner & in a Flash

Gun Runner and in a Flash: The shooting of a beloved father leads investigators on a city-wide manhunt to find the man who betrayed his friend. (S26, ep 17)

Episode 3Seeking Justice

When officers arrive at the home of a 65-year-old man, they discover a scene that reveals he has been brutally killed and robbed. (S26, ep 18)

Episode 5Tangled Web

A Mobile homeowner reports a theft of $9,000 to the police and just thirty minutes later, a local father of three is mysteriously killed on their front porch. (S26, ep 19)

Episode 6Minibike Murder

After a mysterious motorcycle rider stalks and shoots down a Tulsa man, detectives must piece together the events leading up to his death. (S26, ep 20)

Episode 7Chain Reaction

A young father loses his life when tempers flare and bullets fly at a Gwinnett County nightclub. (S26, ep 21)

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