The First 48

2004•16 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 1Twist of Fate

False leads hinder police after a married couple are killed. (S9 Ep9) Support at channel4.com/support. - Graphic images & details of real homicide scenes

Episode 2Body of Evidence

Body parts are found floating in Miami's Biscayne Bay. (S9 Ep10) Support at channel4.com/support. - Strong lang/graphic images of real homicide scenes

Episode 410 Pounds

A man is murdered over 10 pounds of marijuana. (S9 Ep1) Support at channel4.com/support. - Real homicide scenes/graphic images/may distress

Episode 5Cut Down; 9-1-1

Cut Down/9-1-1: A routine 911 call descends into chaos when shots ring out. (S9 Ep8) Support at channel4.com/support. - Graphic images & details of real homicide scenes

Episode 6Smoke Screen; The Last Goodbye

Smoke Screen/The Last Goodbye: Three people flee after a stabbing. (S9 Ep11) Support at channel4.com/support. - Graphic images and details of real homicide scenes

Episode 8Alias; Duel

Alias/Duel: A detective learns a victim is his friend's brother. (S9 Ep13) Support at channel4.com/support. - Graphic images and details of real homicide scenes

Episode 9Eye for an Eye; Dead End

Eye for an Eye/Dead End: A shooting has a surprising motive. (S9 Ep12) Support at channel4.com/support. - Graphic images and details of real homicide scenes

Episode 20Critical Condition; Love Thy Neighbor

Critical Condition/Love Thy Neighbor: A rookie races to catch a killer. (S10 Ep9) Support at channel4.com/support. - Strong language and graphic scenes of violence

Episode 22Life Snatched

A mum-of-four is shot outside a storage facility. (S10 Ep10) Support at channel4.com/support. - Strong language/distressing scenes/graphic images

Episode 24Silent Rage; Tainted Love

Silent Rage/Tainted Love: Jealousy and obsession prove lethal in Harris County. Support at channel4.com/support. - Str lang/graphic images/real homicide/may distress

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