Forensic Files

Beloved keepsake helps solve 30-year murder mystery

48 Hours

  • Mar 13, 2014
  • 0:41
  • Short

"48 Hours" correspondent Susan Spencer describes key evidence that led investigators to close in on a suspect in a 1982 Florida cold case.

Brief Summary

A distinctive Afghan blanket helps solve a 30-year-old murder mystery.

Key points

  • The Afghan That Solved a Murder. A distinctive Afghan, made by a grandmother, leads to solving a 30-year-old murder mystery.

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