The First 48 - Season 19

The First 48

Season 19

2020 • 54 Episodes

Episodes

Chain of Death - The First 48

1. Chain of Death

January 1, 2020

A young mother and her best friend gunned down in broad daylight sets offa chain of events that Tulsa Homicide never could have imagined.

Taken - The First 48

2. Taken

January 2, 2020

When a young man and his pregnant fiancée are executed after a failed ransom attempt, Atlanta Homicide will stop at nothing to identify the elusive suspect.

Down a Dark Hallway - The First 48

3. Down a Dark Hallway

January 2, 2020

In Tulsa, detectives struggle to find a lead when a beloved grandfather is gunned down in his own home. The suspect shocks prosecutors when he goes against his lawyer's advice in court.

Tricked / Rogue Gun - The First 48

4. Tricked / Rogue Gun

January 9, 2020

In Mobile, a 21-year-old woman is shot dead in her hotel room by a mysterious visitor. When a 42-year-old music producer is found riddled with bullets in his Gwinnett County apartment, clues point toward a madman on a shooting spree.

Dead Stop / Uninvited - The First 48

5. Dead Stop / Uninvited

January 16, 2020

In Atlanta, when a young father is found dead in his home by his girlfriend, detectives track down the killer and find things are not as they appear. In Tulsa, a teenager is fatally shot, sending the Tulsa team on a desperate search for the motive.

The Invader - The First 48

6. The Invader

January 23, 2020

In Tulsa, a father of three is gunned down in front of his family during a deadly crime spree. Detectives race to track down his killer before anyone else gets hurt.

Bridge of Lies - The First 48

7. Bridge of Lies

January 30, 2020

In Tulsa, OK, a homeless man is beaten and stabbed to death, leading detectives to witnesses that live under a bridge where he was discovered.

Devil's Trail - The First 48

8. Devil's Trail

February 6, 2020

In Tulsa, detectives have little to go on when they find the naked body of an unknown homeless woman who was raped, strangled to death, and thrown into a dumpster.

The Break Up / No Good Deed - The First 48

9. The Break Up / No Good Deed

February 13, 2020

A young woman is found dead behind an abandoned building in Mobile, AL and detectives need her boyfriend to help solve the case; A young father's murder case sends Atlanta detectives to the Pocono Mountains in search of his killers.

Jealous Heart / The Jump - The First 48

10. Jealous Heart / The Jump

February 20, 2020

In Mobile, a beloved mother of four is killed when she can’t escape her past. And in Atlanta, a detective on his first crime scene must find out why two young friends were gunned down in broad daylight.

Fateful Date - The First 48

11. Fateful Date

February 20, 2020

A shy mechanic is found shot dead far from home, outside a notorious apartment complex. Detective Max Ryden needs to discover what brought him there.

Triggered - The First 48

12. Triggered

February 27, 2020

Detective Ronnie Leatherman returns to Tulsa homicide to investigate the death of a man who crashed his car in a shopping center.

Brothers Down - The First 48

13. Brothers Down

March 5, 2020

In Tulsa, Okla., two brothers are shot down after checking on their night cleaning crew; detectives struggle to find a motive before the killer strikes again.

Carnage in the Streets - The First 48

14. Carnage in the Streets

March 12, 2020

In Mobile, two young men are gunned down within the space of 12 hours, and clues point to a feud between rival cliques.

Late Night Ambush / Fire & Fury - The First 48

15. Late Night Ambush / Fire & Fury

March 19, 2020

In Tulsa, a father is gunned down in a parking lot by a killer lying in wait. In Mobile, an elderly man dies from a suspicious fire in his apartment.

Life Interrupted / Lucifer - The First 48

16. Life Interrupted / Lucifer

March 26, 2020

In Atlanta, a young man comes home for lunch and winds up murdered when he catches a brazen thief in the act. Then, in Tulsa, an ongoing feud between two gang members leads to a fateful encounter.

Jackpot - The First 48

17. Jackpot

April 2, 2020

When a man is found shot dead in his driveway, an abandoned truck leads Tulsa Homicide to several potential suspects, but not everything is as it seems.

Cruel Intentions - The First 48

18. Cruel Intentions

April 9, 2020

Mobile detectives investigate the murder of a young mother of two and unravel the deadly plot that took her life.

Gangland - The First 48

19. Gangland

April 16, 2020

A young man is gunned down at a troubled apartment complex that comes under federal investigation after a rap video goes viral.

Deadly Triangle - The First 48

20. Deadly Triangle

April 21, 2020

In Gwinnett County, GA, a man is gunned down in the early hours of the morning on his front lawn, the engine of his truck still running behind him. Rookie Detective, James Lawson has to unravel a tangled web of jealousy and betrayal in order to find his killer.

The Standoff - The First 48

21. The Standoff

April 23, 2020

Tulsa Homicide responds when a father of three is gunned down at his job by suspects who end up in a standoff with police.

Snatched - The First 48

22. Snatched

April 28, 2020

In Tulsa, when a homeless man is killed after getting run over in a parking lot, detectives work to track down the elusive driver.

Child's Play / Bad Intentions - The First 48

23. Child's Play / Bad Intentions

April 30, 2020

In Tulsa, a teenager is shot dead, and detectives must uncover the truth among his roommates’ stories. In Mobile, a young man’s murder sets off a retaliatory shooting.

Among Friends - The First 48

24. Among Friends

July 16, 2020

A young man is shot dead in front of his mother's house. Mobile detectives look to his friends and family to find his killer.

Shooting Blind / Brothers in Arms - The First 48

25. Shooting Blind / Brothers in Arms

July 23, 2020

In Tulsa, detectives question whether a young woman's death was a tragic mistake or murder. In Mobile, the murder of a young father tests a bond between brothers.

Night of Lies - The First 48

26. Night of Lies

July 30, 2020

In Mobile, the search for justice in the shooting death of a young man in a crowded parking lot has unfortunate consequences.

Point of No Return - The First 48

27. Point of No Return

August 6, 2020

In Mobile, when two friends are found executed in a car on a dark dead-end street, the investigation leads detectives to an unlikely suspect.

Old Flame / Bad Behavior - The First 48

28. Old Flame / Bad Behavior

August 13, 2020

In New Orleans, detectives make a gruesome discovery inside a car that was set on fire; Det. Ryan Vaught hopes the last person who spoke to the victim can lead him to the killer.

Escape Plan / Path of Terror - The First 48

29. Escape Plan / Path of Terror

August 20, 2020

A mother is stabbed to death and Gwinnett detectives must find her missing son who might be the only witness. Tulsa detectives need to find out if there is a link between the murders of a pregnant woman and a young man shot at the same apartment complex.

Skipping School / Gamer - The First 48

30. Skipping School / Gamer

August 27, 2020

In Atlanta, a 23-year-old man is shot dead in front of his friends after a bad deal. When a 15-year-old high school student is found on the stairs of an apartment filled with kids, witnesses need to tell the truth so Tulsa Homicide can get to their shooter.

Cover Story - The First 48

31. Cover Story

November 5, 2020

In Tulsa, after a man calls 911 claiming his girlfriend shot and killed herself, detectives discover evidence suggesting foul play.

Death in Desire - The First 48

32. Death in Desire

November 12, 2020

In New Orleans, a car is set on fire in a desolate area. Inside, detectives make a gruesome discovery. Det. Ryan Vaught hopes the last person who spoke to the victim can lead him to the killer.

Tell No Tales / Unfair Fight - The First 48

33. Tell No Tales / Unfair Fight

November 19, 2020

In Tulsa, a father of two is gunned down in broad daylight when an attempt to stand up for his cousin backfires. When an unidentified woman found shot and burned resembles a suspect in a recent home invasion, New Orleans detectives suspect a connection.

Truly Lost - The First 48

34. Truly Lost

January 7, 2021

When two young men are shot and killed in a car, Gwinnett County Homicide must turn to the survivors to learn the truth about what led to the shooting.

The Code - The First 48

35. The Code

January 14, 2021

Tulsa detectives investigate the Neighborhood Crips to solve the murder of a young man trying to leave the gang.

What About Me / Last Round - The First 48

36. What About Me / Last Round

January 21, 2021

In Tulsa, a mother of five is killed after a roadside argument spins out of control; in Mobile, a security guard tries to keep the peace and ends up brutally murdered.

Death in the Family / Love Lost - The First 48

37. Death in the Family / Love Lost

February 4, 2021

In Tulsa, a woman is found dumped in a hospital parking lot after someone she trusts crosses the line; Then, in Mobile, a jealous rage leaves a father of nine dead and threatens to tear his family apart.

Easy Mark - The First 48

38. Easy Mark

February 11, 2021

In Tulsa, when detectives investigate the murder of a man with a troubled past, they uncover a sinister plot.

For Love and Honor / The Dark Side of Love - The First 48

39. For Love and Honor / The Dark Side of Love

February 18, 2021

In Tulsa, Okla., a young man stands up for his girlfriend and pays the ultimate price; a man is gunned down in front of his girlfriend after someone from her past goes over the edge.

Inside the Tape Special #9 - The First 48

40. Inside the Tape Special #9

February 25, 2021

In KCK, when a dead body is discovered on a bridge, catching the killer depends on finding the crime scene. In Atlanta, surveillance footage shows a man carrying a box moments before he is shot.

Vengeance / Paid in Full - The First 48

41. Vengeance / Paid in Full

March 11, 2021

In Tulsa, a quadruple shooting leaves two people dead as a vigilante seeks payback for his house being targeted in a drive-by shooting; in Mobile, a man is shot in front of his fiance as a dispute over money takes a deadly turn.

Close to Home - The First 48

42. Close to Home

March 18, 2021

In Tulsa, a father of three is gunned down after an argument, and the instincts of veteran detective Jason White are put to the test.

The Devil You Know - The First 48

43. The Devil You Know

March 25, 2021

Mobile Homicide tracks a killer who shot a man in his home, but they learn not everything is what it seems.

Thick as Thieves - The First 48

44. Thick as Thieves

April 1, 2021

In Mobile, Detective Jermaine Rogers hunts for multiple perpetrators of a home invasion that left two dead.

End Game - The First 48

45. End Game

April 8, 2021

In Mobile, a professor of economics is found shot dead outside his bedroom door when he doesn't show up for class.

Bad Cinderella - The First 48

46. Bad Cinderella

April 15, 2021

A father of four is gunned down while defending his girlfriend during a brutal home invasion.

The Abnormals - The First 48

47. The Abnormals

April 22, 2021

In Mobile, the homicide team takes on a missing person's case when new evidence points to foul play.

Spellbound - The First 48

48. Spellbound

April 29, 2021

In Atlanta, the life of a promising young college student takes a tragic turn when he falls under the spell of a mysterious friend. Detective Darrin Smith races to find the killer before he strikes again.

School's Out - The First 48

49. School's Out

May 6, 2021

A young man is shot down while walking home and rumors swirl about who could have wanted him dead.

Crossfire Hurricane - The First 48

50. Crossfire Hurricane

May 13, 2021

After two people are gunned down in a crowded park, detectives must rely on the public to reveal what sparked the deadly shootout.

Road Rage - The First 48

51. Road Rage

May 27, 2021

When a father of three is gunned down after confronting a hit-and-run driver, Mobile detectives struggle to find clues that will lead them to his killer.

Bleeding Heart - The First 48

52. Bleeding Heart

August 15, 2021

In Tulsa, a homeless woman and her boyfriend are taken in by a friend, but when he ends up dead, they have to choose between saving themselves or doing the right thing.

Unforgotten: Crystal - The First 48

53. Unforgotten: Crystal

August 19, 2021

Tulsa Homicide tackles it’s most difficult unsolved case, spanning multiple suspects and several years.

Out of the Darkness - The First 48

54. Out of the Darkness

August 26, 2021

In Tulsa, two families devastated by domestic violence look to detectives to find justice for their loved ones.