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Click for a Killer: "48 Hours" season premiere preview

48 Hours

  • Sep 27, 2018
  • 0:51
  • Short

"48 Hours" covers the murder of a mother in the Midwest and unearths evidence that leads into the shadowy world of the dark web -- where hiring a hit man is only a click away. Correspondent Peter Van Sant’s investigation leads to arrests in four other murder plots, allegedly arranged by a shrouded mastermind – who cannot be found. Watch the two-hour season premiere Saturday, Sept. 29 at 9/8c on CBS.

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--- "48 Hours" investigates the most intriguing crime and justice cases that touch on all areas of the human experience including greed and passion. For 27 seasons, "48 Hours" has developed a rich history of original reporting and impact journalism that has helped exonerate wrongly convicted people, caused cold cases to be reopened and solved, and along the way changed lives. Check local listings for "48 Hours" broadcast times.

Brief Summary

A Midwest mom's death linked to a dark web hitman plot reveals the dangers of contract killers online.

Key points

  • Murder-for-Hire Plot Uncovered. A shocking investigation reveals a plot to kill a young Midwest mom.
  • The Dark Web's Criminal Underbelly. Exploring the dark web where hitmen advertise their services.

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