The First 48 - Season 16

The First 48

Season 16

2016 • 22 Episodes

Episodes

Deadly Premonition - The First 48

1. Deadly Premonition

December 1, 2016

After a young woman has a deadly premonition, the New Orleans homicide team discovers her killer may have killed before.

Taken for a Ride - The First 48

2. Taken for a Ride

5.0

December 8, 2016

In Atlanta, a brash murder in front of an elementary school turns up a familiar name.

Killer Contact - The First 48

3. Killer Contact

7.2

December 15, 2016

When a young man is found shot dead in his van, Tulsa Homicide retraces his final hours and gets caught up in a web of lies.

Mr. New Orleans / No Shelter - The First 48

4. Mr. New Orleans / No Shelter

December 22, 2016

New Orleans Homicide works the stabbing death of an infamous local criminal. In Minneapolis, a squabble amongst friends leaves a woman brutally murdered in a bus station.

Bad Romance / Out of Control - The First 48

5. Bad Romance / Out of Control

December 29, 2016

In Minneapolis, when a young Somali girl is executed in bed, Sergeants Charlie Adams and Chris Thomsen uncover a secret relationship that may have turned deadly. In Tulsa, a beloved son is shot dead when a house party spins out of control, and Detective Ronnie Leatherman hits roadblocks in his search for a desperate and dangerous killer.

Murder on the Bluff - The First 48

6. Murder on the Bluff

January 5, 2017

When a turf war leaves an elderly woman dead, Atlanta Homicide turns up the heat to prevent more bloodshed.

A Fighting Chance - The First 48

7. A Fighting Chance

January 12, 2017

When an argument at a local bar ends with a young social activist shot sixteen times, Tulsa Detective Ronnie Leatherman searches for answers in a divided community.

Deadly Favor / Just Kids - The First 48

8. Deadly Favor / Just Kids

January 19, 2017

Detective Rayell Johnson investigates the shooting death of an elderly New Orleans man found dead outside his home. A man and a woman are caught on camera committing a murder.

Deadly Lies / Stay Down - The First 48

9. Deadly Lies / Stay Down

January 26, 2017

In Tulsa, when a man is shot and run over by a car, Detective John Brown must cut through conflicting stories to separate friend from foe. In Atlanta, when one man is killed and another clings to life after a gunman opens fire outside of a nightclub, surveillance video will be key to Detective Summer Benton’s investigation.

The Other Wife - The First 48

10. The Other Wife

February 2, 2017

When a father is gunned down protecting his wife in Kansas City, detectives hope his ex-wife knows who wanted him dead.

Love Hate / A Soldier's Life - The First 48

11. Love Hate / A Soldier's Life

February 27, 2017

In Tulsa, a young woman goes on the run when her boyfriend is murdered. In Atlanta, an army veteran is gunned down after helping a homeless man.

A Man's Game - The First 48

12. A Man's Game

March 2, 2017

In Atlanta, when a young man is shot and left to die in the bushes, a mysterious white Town Car will be the key to Detective Calvin Thomas’s investigation.

Fatal Mistake - The First 48

13. Fatal Mistake

March 9, 2017

A night out leaves an innocent man dead. When solid leads hit dead ends, detectives discover a motive they never expected.

Bullets Have No Names - The First 48

14. Bullets Have No Names

May 25, 2017

A retired pre-school teacher is killed and detectives rely on a witness to crack the case.

Fatal Showdown / Deadly Text - The First 48

15. Fatal Showdown / Deadly Text

June 1, 2017

In Tulsa, a man is gunned down in broad daylight, but the truth may be more than it appears. Meanwhile in New Orleans, a man is shot eight times in his own home when a text message falls into the hands of a killer.

Deadly Rap - The First 48

16. Deadly Rap

June 8, 2017

Detectives uncover a vengeful motive while investigating a shootout in an Atlanta rap studio that left two men dead.

Officer Down - The First 48

17. Officer Down

June 29, 2017

When one of their own is executed in cold blood, detectives discover he may not be the killer’s first victim. Can New Orleans homicide stop a suspect who targets the law before more blood is shed?

Dangerous Business - The First 48

18. Dangerous Business

July 6, 2017

When a suburban teenager is found dead in a robbery gone bad, Minneapolis Detective Emily Dunphy must find out which of the victim’s friends may have double-crossed him.

Deadly Dispute / Heart to Heart - The First 48

19. Deadly Dispute / Heart to Heart

July 13, 2017

In Tulsa, a running street battle leaves a young father dead. And in Atlanta, a man defending his mother’s honor gets shot in the back.

In the Line of Fire / Over the Edge - The First 48

20. In the Line of Fire / Over the Edge

July 20, 2017

When a New Orleans teenager is gunned down walking from the store, Detective Wayne DeLarge must determine if the killer is friend or foe. In Kansas City, a local businessman is executed and Detective Jason Sutton looks to his employees for a motive.

House of Horrors / Final Sacrifice - The First 48

21. House of Horrors / Final Sacrifice

July 27, 2017

In Tulsa, a vicious hammer attack leaves two young men clinging to life. Detectives race to catch the suspect before he strikes again. In Atlanta, detectives discover a selfless act performed by their victim led to his murder.

A Murder in Mobile - The First 48

22. A Murder in Mobile

August 3, 2017

When a homeless man is gunned down on the sidewalk, Mobile detectives discover a petty motive.