Silent Killers | “48 Hours" Full Episodes
- Dec 6, 2025
- 2:04:46
- Full Episode
“48 Hours" investigates the “silent killers” involved in these crime investigations. Watch the mini-marathon, which includes "The Poisonous Wife," "The Eye Drop Homicide" and "Who Poisoned Angela Craig?"
00:00 The Poisonous Wife 41:56 The Eye Drop Homicide 01:24:11 Who Poisoned Angela Craig?
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Brief Summary
Ben Renick, a snake breeder, was murdered; his wife Lindley was convicted after a complex investigation revealed deceit and financial motives.
Key points
- A Shocking Revelation. Coroner discovers Ben was shot eight times, not killed by a snake as initially thought.
- Lindley's Confession. Lindley admits to being unfaithful, raising suspicions about her involvement in Ben's murder.
- Lley's Double Life Revealed. Lley Renick's deceitful life comes to light as investigators uncover shocking truths.
- Trial and Conviction. After a tense trial, Lley Renick is convicted of murder in the second degree.
- Sentencing Controversy. The jury's decision on Lley's sentencing raises questions about justice.
- Suspicious Death. Steve's death initially ruled natural raises suspicions after toxicology reveals poison.
Episode highlights
- A Shocking RevelationCoroner discovers Ben was shot eight times, not killed by a snake as initially thought.5:36Dec 6, 2025
- Lindley's ConfessionLindley admits to being unfaithful, raising suspicions about her involvement in Ben's murder.16:00Dec 6, 2025
- Lley's Double Life RevealedLley Renick's deceitful life comes to light as investigators uncover shocking truths.“It took us years to find out that Lley was lying and living a double life.”25:10Dec 6, 2025
- Trial and ConvictionAfter a tense trial, Lley Renick is convicted of murder in the second degree.“In that moment, 33-year-old Lley Renick became a convicted killer.”37:24Dec 6, 2025
- Sentencing ControversyThe jury's decision on Lley's sentencing raises questions about justice.“I beg the common person to watch the trial again and ask themselves if my brother's life was worth only 16 years.”38:20Dec 6, 2025
- Suspicious DeathSteve's death initially ruled natural raises suspicions after toxicology reveals poison.“Steve had not succumbed to a heart attack.”1:00:36Dec 6, 2025
- Lana's ConfessionLana admits to investigators that she squirted a whole bottle of eye drops into Steve's drink, leading to his death.“I think I did.”1:08:38Dec 6, 2025
- Insurance Fraud InvestigationA suspicious death in North Carolina leads to a murder investigation linked to insurance fraud.“Who would ever guess that an insurance fraud investigation could lead to a full-blown murder investigation?”1:16:18Dec 6, 2025
