Fateful Connection | Full Episode
- Sep 1, 2026
- 40:56
- Full Episode
A detective is haunted by the case of two women missing for 30 years. Now she's hot on the trail of a killer - can she catch him? "48 Hours" correspondent Susan Spencer reports in this August 2014 episode. Watch more full episodes of "48 Hours" on Pluto TV.
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Brief Summary
Detective solves Amy Hurst's murder, but Wendy Hughey remains missing.
Key points
- The Disappearance of Two Women. In 1982, two women, Amy Hurst and Wendy Hughey, vanished under mysterious circumstances.
- The Connection Between Cases. Detective Lisa Shoman uncovers a link between the cases of Amy and Wendy, leading to a suspect.
- A Fisherman's Discovery. A fisherman finds a body floating in the Gulf of Mexico, raising questions about its identity.
- A Family's Heartbreak. Years after their disappearances, families of Amy and Wendy still hope for answers.
- The Discovery. Detective Shaunaman reveals to Jeff that they found his mother, but the news is devastating.
- The Arrest. After 30 years, William Hurst is arrested for the murder of Amy Hurst.
Episode highlights
- The Disappearance of Two WomenIn 1982, two women, Amy Hurst and Wendy Hughey, vanished under mysterious circumstances.“Two women missing for 30 years, where do you start?”1:09Sep 1, 2026
- The Connection Between CasesDetective Lisa Shoman uncovers a link between the cases of Amy and Wendy, leading to a suspect.“The cases are connected. We couldn't have solved one without the other.”2:05Sep 1, 2026
- A Fisherman's DiscoveryA fisherman finds a body floating in the Gulf of Mexico, raising questions about its identity.“A fisherman found a body floating in the Gulf of Mexico.”2:28Sep 1, 2026
- A Family's HeartbreakYears after their disappearances, families of Amy and Wendy still hope for answers.“It was devastating.”17:13Sep 1, 2026
- The DiscoveryDetective Shaunaman reveals to Jeff that they found his mother, but the news is devastating.“It's her, Jeff. We found her.”23:13Sep 1, 2026
- The ArrestAfter 30 years, William Hurst is arrested for the murder of Amy Hurst.“The defendant is guilty of murder in the first degree.”37:12Sep 1, 2026
- A Family's PainAmy's family reflects on their loss and the long journey to justice.“It's just like she died yesterday.”38:55Sep 1, 2026
