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THE WIFE OF A FERTILITY DOCTOR IS FOUND DEAD – DID HER DOGS PLAY A ROLE OR WAS THE SCENE STAGED TO COVER A MURDER?
(L-R) Susann Sills and dogs; Dr. Eric Scott Sills and Susann Sills Watch a Preview On Nov. 13, 2016, Dr. Eric Scott Sills, a renowned California fertility doctor, called 911 and reported finding his wife and business partner unresponsive at the bottom of the stairs. An initial investigation revealed some evidence that was consistent with an accidental fall. But other evidence pointed to something more sinister. What role, if any, did the family dogs play? Correspondent Tracy Smith reports in 48 HOURS: “The Puzzling Death of Susann Sills,” to be broadcast Saturday, May 18 (10:00 PM, ET/...
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INSIDE A DAUGHTER’S DESPERATE SEARCH FOR HER MOTHER 17 YEARS AFTER SHE DISAPPEARED, AND HER DETERMINATION TO BRING HER KILLER TO JUSTICE, ON “48 HOURS: THE DAY MY MOTHER VANISHED”
Nicki Myers Bates Watch a Preview Nicki Myers Bates was just 7 years old in 2006 when her mother vanished and the man her mom lived with told police he watched her die. That man, William Greer, went on the run, evading authorities for years. Nearly two decades later, Bates is still desperately trying to find her mother’s remains. Bates talks with 48 HOURS correspondent Peter Van Sant about her mother’s disappearance and about bringing her killer to justice in “The Day My Mother Vanished,” to be broadcast Saturday, May 11 (10:00-11:00 PM, ET) on the CBS Television Network, and streaming ...
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A RESPECTED DETECTIVE BECOMES A SUSPECT IN THE DEATH OF HIS WIFE – HE INSISTS HE DIDN’T DO IT – A CRIME SCENE ANALYST SAYS GUNSHOT RESIDUE MAY HOLD THE ANSWER
(L-R) Brian and Amy Fanion Watch a Preview On May 8, 2018, detective Brian Fanion dialed 911. When Massachusetts State Police detectives Brendan O’Toole and Mike Blanchette arrived at the scene, they found 51-year-old Amy Fanion dead on the dining room floor. According to Brian Fanion, the couple had been arguing about his retirement plans, and at some point, Amy Fanion picked up his service weapon and shot herself. Investigators did not believe his story. Contributor Nikki Battiste reports in 48 HOURS: “The Detective’s Wife,” to be broadcast Saturday, May 4 (10:00-11:00 PM, ET/PT) on t...
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CBS ANNOUNCES ITS 2024-2025 PRIMETIME SCHEDULE
The New Scripted Series “Matlock,” “Poppa’s House,” “NCIS: Origins” and “Georgie & Mandy’s First Marriage” Join 18 Returning Shows High-Stakes Competition Show “The Summit,” Hosted by Manu Bennett, to Debut After “Survivor” in Fall; “The Amazing Race” Returns in Spring “Hollywood Squares,” Starring Drew Barrymore as the Center Square, to Premiere in January as Part of the New “Game Show Wednesdays” Paired with “The Price Is Right at Night” and “Raid the Cage” The New Drama “Watson,” Starring Morris Chestnut, to Debut Mid-Season CBS today announced its 2024-2025 primetime programmin...
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A KANSAS WOMAN IS FOUND DYING FROM A GUNSHOT WOUND – EVIDENCE AT THE SCENE DOESN’T ADD UP, SO PROSECUTORS COME UP WITH A NEW WAY – THEY SAY – TO FIND OUT WHAT REALLY HAPPENED
Erin Moriarty Reports in “48 Hours: Kristen Trickle: Autopsy of the Mind” Kristen Trickle Watch a Preview In the early morning hours of Halloween 2019 in Hays, Kansas, Colby Trickle called 911 and said he woke up to his ears ringing and saw his wife, Kristen Trickle, bleeding next to him in the bed. Responding officers found Kristen Trickle, 26, clinging to life. What happened was a mystery. Correspondent Erin Moriarty reports on the unusual investigation in 48 HOURS: “Kristen Trickle: Autopsy of the Mind,” to be broadcast Saturday, April 27 (10:00-11:00 PM, ET/PT) on the CBS Televisio...
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A CAREGIVER IS ACCUSED OF POISONING HER FRIEND WITH EYE DROPS – SHE MAINTAINS HER INNOCENCE AND SAYS INVESTIGATORS GOT IT WRONG
(L-R) Jessy Kurczewski; Lynn Hernan Watch a Preview In October 2023, Jessy Kurczewski went on trial for the intentional homicide of Lynn Hernan, along with two counts of felony theft for stealing from Hernan. Five years earlier, Kurczewski called the police and told them she found Hernan dead, sitting in her recliner, in the living room of her Pewaukee, Wis., condo. Kurczewski told investigators she had been helping take care of her friend, who had been struggling with health problems. Almost three years later, she was charged with poisoning that friend with eye drops. Contributor Jeri...
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CBS BY THE NUMBERS
The Network’s Series Have Led the Broadcast Pack Since February New Season Premieres, Winning Six Nights a Week and Holding 14 of the Top 20 Non-Sports Programs CBS has led the four broadcasters since its February new season premieres, winning six nights a week (Monday-Tuesday and Thursday-Sunday). CBS is also home to 14 of the top 20 non-sports programs on television, including the top four most-watched programs. (Source: Nielsen, NPM, 02/12/24-04/14/24, Most Current Data) CBS BY THE NUMBERS: Six nights a week, CBS wins the night – Monday-Tuesday and Thursday-Sunday. Six nigh...
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WHEN A YOUNG MINNESOTA MOTHER GOES MISSING, HER SISTER TURNS TO TIKTOK FOR HELP
(L-R) Maddi and Megan Kingsbury Watch a Preview When a 26-year-old mother of two, Madeline “Maddi” Kingsbury, from Winona, Minn., went missing, her distraught sister headed to TikTok and pleaded with the public to help find her. For 68 days, Megan Kingsbury documented her sister’s disappearance. Peter Van Sant reports in 48 HOURS: “The Disappearance of Maddi Kingsbury” to be broadcast Saturday, April 13 (10:00-11:00 PM, ET/PT) on the CBS Television Network and streaming on Paramount+. On March 31, 2023, when Megan Kingsbury did not hear from her sister, she first reached out to Adam Fr...
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CBS NEWS WILL EXPAND LIVE NEWS COVERAGE ON RENAMED NATIONAL STREAM, CBS NEWS 24/7, AND DEBUT NEW PROGRAMMING FEATURING REPORTING FROM ITS LEADING LOCAL-TO-GLOBAL NEWS ORGANIZATION
New Flagship Show “CBS News 24/7” to Launch in June, Featuring Real-Time Headlines and Weather Enhanced by AR/VR Technology New Show “The Daily Report with John Dickerson” and Extended One-Hour “America Decides” Begin April 22, New Overnight News Show “CBS News Roundup” Debuts Later This Spring and New “CBS News Confirmed” Arrives This Summer Programming Slate Will Feature Iconic Franchises “60 Minutes,” “48 Hours,” “CBS Mornings” and More CBS News announced today it will expand live news coverage on its renamed national stream, CBS News 24/7, beginning Monday, April 22, with unparalle...