Twisted Trials | “48 Hours" Full Episodes
- Nov 29, 2025
- 2:04:55
- Full Episode
“48 Hours" reports on unbelievable trials involving true crime. Watch the YouTube mini-marathon, which includes "Murder at the Mall: The Michelle Martinko Case," "Sins of the Father" and "Reuschel vs. Reuschel."
00:00 Murder at the Mall: The Michelle Martinko Case 40:40 Sins of the Father 01:23:18 Reuschel vs. Reuschel.
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Brief Summary
The episode details the murder of Michelle Martino and the decades-long investigation leading to Jerry Burns' arrest in 2018.
Key points
- A Breakthrough in 2005. New DNA technology reignites the investigation into Michelle's murder after years of stagnation.
- The Portrait of a Suspect. A striking portrait of the potential suspect is created from DNA analysis.
- DNA Match Leads to Arrest. Detective Deninger's investigation leads to a shocking DNA match with Jerry Burns.
- Guilty Verdict Delivered. The jury finds Jerry Burns guilty of first-degree murder after a brief deliberation.
- The Disappearance of Irene Garza. Irene Garza vanished after going to confession, leading to a massive search effort.
- A Conspiracy Uncovered. Evidence suggests a conspiracy between the church and authorities to protect Father Fight.
Episode highlights
- A Breakthrough in 2005New DNA technology reignites the investigation into Michelle's murder after years of stagnation.“The DNA was the key.”2:34Nov 29, 2025
- The Portrait of a SuspectA striking portrait of the potential suspect is created from DNA analysis.“Our suspect was probably a white male, blonde hair, blue eyes.”20:56Nov 29, 2025
- DNA Match Leads to ArrestDetective Deninger's investigation leads to a shocking DNA match with Jerry Burns.“I was pretty excited about this one.”24:00Nov 29, 2025
- Guilty Verdict DeliveredThe jury finds Jerry Burns guilty of first-degree murder after a brief deliberation.“We, the jury, find the defendant, Jerry Lynn Burns, guilty.”36:32Nov 29, 2025
- The Disappearance of Irene GarzaIrene Garza vanished after going to confession, leading to a massive search effort.“When she disappeared, the search for Irene Garza was huge.”48:54Nov 29, 2025
- A Conspiracy UncoveredEvidence suggests a conspiracy between the church and authorities to protect Father Fight.“I felt like I had a smoking gun at that point.”57:33Nov 29, 2025
- A New TrialAfter decades, Irene's case is reopened, leading to the arrest of Father Fight.“In February 2016, Fight was arrested and brought back to Texas to stand trial.”1:09:09Nov 29, 2025
- Guilty VerdictJohn Fight is found guilty of murder after decades of unanswered questions.“We the jury find the defendant John Bernard Fight guilty of the offense of murder.”1:18:11Nov 29, 2025
