Evil Tools | “48 Hours" Full Episodes
- Aug 15, 2026
- 2:45:58
- Full Episode
“48 Hours” cases involving objects used in deadly crimes. Watch the YouTube super marathon, which includes "Death by Eye Drops," "Justice for Kelsey Berreth," "The Brighton Ax Murder" and "The Killing of Cowboy Ray Green."
00:00 Death by Eye Drops 41:43 Justice for Kelsey Berreth 01:23:37 The Brighton Ax Murder 02:05:00 The Killing of Cowboy Ray Green
True crime. Real justice. "48 Hours" investigates the most intriguing crime and justice cases that touch on all areas of the human experience including greed and passion. "48 Hours," which premiered in 1988, 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.
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Brief Summary
Jesse Kerseski is convicted of murdering Lynn Hearnen for financial gain, despite defense claims of suicide due to health issues.
Key points
- Murder, Greed, and Lies. Prosecutors frame the case as one driven by financial motives and betrayal.
- Jesse's Spending Spike. Jesse's spending increased significantly just before Lynn's death, raising suspicions.
- Verdict Announcement. Jesse is found guilty of first-degree intentional homicide after a tense deliberation.
- Kelsey Barth Missing. Kelsey Barth was reported missing by her mother after failed attempts to contact her.
- Crystal Lee's Confession. Crystal Lee reveals Patrick's disturbing requests regarding Kelsey.
- Crystal's Confession. Crystal reveals her involvement in Kelsey's murder and the gruesome details of the cleanup.
Episode highlights
- Murder, Greed, and LiesProsecutors frame the case as one driven by financial motives and betrayal.“This is a case of murder, greed, and lies.”6:03Aug 15, 2026
- Jesse's Spending SpikeJesse's spending increased significantly just before Lynn's death, raising suspicions.“There was a big spike in spending while Lynn was in the hospital.”23:23Aug 15, 2026
- Verdict AnnouncementJesse is found guilty of first-degree intentional homicide after a tense deliberation.“We, the jury, find the defendant, Jesse R. Kersevski, guilty.”36:29Aug 15, 2026
- Kelsey Barth MissingKelsey Barth was reported missing by her mother after failed attempts to contact her.“Kelsey, we just want you home.”47:55Aug 15, 2026
- Crystal Lee's ConfessionCrystal Lee reveals Patrick's disturbing requests regarding Kelsey.“He asked me if I would kill the mother of his baby.”1:04:07Aug 15, 2026
- Crystal's ConfessionCrystal reveals her involvement in Kelsey's murder and the gruesome details of the cleanup.“I started picking up things that were blood splattered.”1:16:23Aug 15, 2026
- The Murder of Kathy KrowzixKathy's murder leaves friends and family in shock, revealing troubling signs before her death.“Not the vivacious Kathy that I remembered.”1:33:01Aug 15, 2026
- The IndictmentAfter years of investigation, Jim Krownik is indicted for Kathy's murder, reigniting the case.“Armed with Dr. Boden's opinion, prosecutors went before a grand jury.”1:42:52Aug 15, 2026
