Woman accused of murder after her husband is found dying at the foot of the stairs | "48 Hours"
- Nov 28, 2025
- 1:01:49
- Full Episode
Watch "A Death in the Stairwell" and then catch up with "48 Hours" correspondents Anne-Marie Green and Peter Van Sant as they discuss the case of Alison Davis in "Post Mortem." Davis was accused of murder after her husband, Kevin, was found with a fatal injury at the bottom of their stairs at home.
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Brief Summary
Allison Davis was acquitted of murdering her husband Kevin, whose death was initially deemed an accident but later ruled a homicide.
Key points
- Frantic 911 Call. A frantic caller reports her husband fell down the stairs, leading to a critical emergency response.
- Critical Condition. Kevin Davis is found unresponsive with severe injuries, raising immediate concerns about the circumstances.
- Community Shock. Friends and family struggle to comprehend the tragedy, believing it was an accident.
- Autopsy Findings. The autopsy reveals Kevin's injuries are inconsistent with a fall, suggesting foul play.
- Suspicion on Allison. Detectives begin to suspect Allison Davis after inconsistencies in her story and behavior.
- Allison Turns Herself In. Three days before Christmas, Allison Davis walks into jail to turn herself in.
Episode highlights
- Frantic 911 CallA frantic caller reports her husband fell down the stairs, leading to a critical emergency response.“There's blood everywhere. I can't wake him up.”0:20Nov 28, 2025
- Critical ConditionKevin Davis is found unresponsive with severe injuries, raising immediate concerns about the circumstances.“This just doesn't look like a fall to me.”1:37Nov 28, 2025
- Community ShockFriends and family struggle to comprehend the tragedy, believing it was an accident.“Nobody ever thought it was anything but a fall.”10:38Nov 28, 2025
- Autopsy FindingsThe autopsy reveals Kevin's injuries are inconsistent with a fall, suggesting foul play.“Definitely is not consistent with a fall from the stairs.”12:25Nov 28, 2025
- Suspicion on AllisonDetectives begin to suspect Allison Davis after inconsistencies in her story and behavior.“Allison's definitely our suspect.”12:40Nov 28, 2025
- Allison Turns Herself InThree days before Christmas, Allison Davis walks into jail to turn herself in.“I'm Allison, and I'm here to turn myself in.”24:36Nov 28, 2025
- The Investigation's FlawsDetective Krueger admits the investigation had challenges, raising questions about evidence.“I was responsible for gathering the evidence...”30:29Nov 28, 2025
- Verdict AnnouncementAllison Davis is found not guilty after a long trial, leading to emotional reactions.“Not guilty. OH MY GOSH, SHE'S GOING HOME!”38:19Nov 28, 2025
