Forensic Files

Sneak peek: The Murder of Kelsey Berreth

48 Hours

  • Oct 4, 2019
  • 3:48
  • Full Episode

A mom vanishes and now her fiancé is in jail awaiting trial for her murder. His former rodeo queen girlfriend says she knows what really happened. CBS News correspondent Nikki Battiste reports in an all-new ”48 Hours" airing Saturday, October 5 at 10/9c on CBS.

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Brief Summary

Kelsey Barrett's disappearance leads to Patrick Frazee's arrest for murder amid chaotic investigation details and a key witness's bizarre claims.

Key points

  • The Disappearance of Kelsey Bharath. Kelsey Bharath, a young mother, vanished without a trace, leading to a shocking murder charge.
  • Arrest of Patrick Frazee. Kelsey's fiancé, Patrick Frazee, is arrested on charges of first-degree murder.
  • Bizarre Evidence Uncovered. Investigators find strange evidence including blood and DNA that complicates the case.

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