Forensic Files

Sneak peek: Kimberly Langwell's Hidden Grave

48 Hours

  • Apr 9, 2026
  • 3:43
  • Full Episode

ALL NEW: A mother disappears leaving her young daughter in despair. Decades later, information leads to a secret grave. "48 Hours" correspondent Peter Van Sant reports Saturday, April 11 at 10/9c on CBS and streaming on Paramount+. (Possible delay)

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.

For video licensing inquiries, contact: licensing@veritone.com

Brief Summary

Tiffany Langwell recounts her mother's 1999 disappearance and the ongoing search for answers in 2023.

Key points

  • The Disappearance. A normal night turns tragic when a mother goes missing, leaving her daughter frantic.
  • Reopening the Investigation. Years later, the investigation into the mother's disappearance is reopened, seeking answers.
  • Disturbing Discovery. A shocking scene is uncovered during the search for the missing woman.

More from 48 Hours

Solve the Crime

Read a real case one clue at a time, then see how your call held up against the investigators.

Start a Case

Join Team Forensic Files

Regular case drops, breaking crime news, and podcast premieres, straight to your inbox.

or

Forgot your password?