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48 Hours

  • Mar 12, 2026
  • 1:10
  • Short

Crime. Social justice. Impact. "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

Gary Ferris goes missing, his family finds remains, and detectives uncover a homicide.

Key points

  • The Mysterious Disappearance. Scott Ferris reports his father missing, sparking a search that uncovers a dark secret.
  • A Chilling Discovery. The family finds human remains on their property, leading to a homicide investigation.
  • Confirmation of Homicide. Detectives find evidence of foul play, raising the stakes in the investigation.

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