Split-second decisions in stunning true-crime cases | “48 Hours” Full Episodes
- Aug 29, 2026
- 2:05:16
- Full Episode
“48 Hours” cases profiling decisions that turned true-crime cases upside down. Watch the YouTube mini-marathon, which includes "Jayme Closs: Hometown Hero," "Peter Chadwick: Caught" and "Deputy Spivey on Trial."
00:00 Jayme Closs: Hometown Hero 41:23 Peter Chadwick: Caugh 01:23:10 Deputy Spivey on Trial
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Brief Summary
Jamie Clauss, kidnapped after her parents' murder, was rescued after 88 days, highlighting community efforts and the trial of her captor.
Key points
- Community's Role in Rescue. A local woman helps Jamie escape and calls for help, leading to her rescue.
- Patterson's Confession. Jake Patterson admits to his crimes, shocking the community.
- Patterson's Sentencing. Jake Patterson received two consecutive life sentences for the murders of Jaime's parents and 40 years for kidnapping.
- The Search for Jamie. The community of Baron never gave up on finding Jamie Clauss, demonstrating unwavering hope and support.
- Peter Chadwick's 911 Call. Peter Chadwick calls 911 claiming his wife was kidnapped, but his story raises suspicions.
- Chadwick's Arrest. Peter Chadwick is arrested for murder just hours after his 911 call, shocking the community.
Episode highlights
- Community's Role in RescueA local woman helps Jamie escape and calls for help, leading to her rescue.“I just kept saying, 'Don't worry, Jamie. Everything's going to be all right.'”7:23Aug 29, 2026
- Patterson's ConfessionJake Patterson admits to his crimes, shocking the community.“I did it.”19:28Aug 29, 2026
- Patterson's SentencingJake Patterson received two consecutive life sentences for the murders of Jaime's parents and 40 years for kidnapping.“Not only were you a danger to the Clauss family, you are an extreme danger to the public in general.”26:30Aug 29, 2026
- The Search for JamieThe community of Baron never gave up on finding Jamie Clauss, demonstrating unwavering hope and support.“We all have the same goal in mind and that is to bring Jamie home.”35:47Aug 29, 2026
- Peter Chadwick's 911 CallPeter Chadwick calls 911 claiming his wife was kidnapped, but his story raises suspicions.“They took her. They took her.”52:53Aug 29, 2026
- Chadwick's ArrestPeter Chadwick is arrested for murder just hours after his 911 call, shocking the community.“On October 11th, 2012, just 6 hours after that 911 call, Peter Chadwick was arrested for murder.”1:01:02Aug 29, 2026
- Chadwick DisappearsPeter Chadwick vanishes while awaiting trial, sparking an international manhunt.“Peter Chadwick disappeared.”1:08:54Aug 29, 2026
- Chadwick's Life on the RunChadwick lived under aliases and worked odd jobs while evading capture in Mexico.“He was willing to do anything to sustain his flight.”1:18:46Aug 29, 2026
