
The First 48 Presents Critical Minutes
Close friends fight over money; an elderly man makes a fatal mistake; a wild night ends in tragedy.

Close friends fight over money; an elderly man makes a fatal mistake; a wild night ends in tragedy.

A barber is caught in the crossfire of a gang rivalry; a young man is killed by an armed burglar.

A confrontation turns deadly; a single mother is torn between work and home.

Detectives find a body in a trash can; a domestic dispute turns into a homicide investigation.

Forensics solve homicides; relying on fingerprints; justice through DNA; ballistics are the key.

Three cases from "The First 48" that feature families enveloped in personal tragedies.

A man is shot while sitting in the front seat of his car; a street fight escalates into murder.

Close friends fight over money; an elderly man makes a fatal mistake; a wild night ends in tragedy.

A barber is caught in the crossfire of a gang rivalry; a young man is killed by an armed burglar.

A confrontation turns deadly; a single mother is torn between work and home.

Detectives find a body in a trash can; a domestic dispute turns into a homicide investigation.

In New Orleans, Detective Nick Williams must determine if he has the right guy at the crime scene.

When a homeless man is found dead and an accidental death seems most likely.

A young father goes out partying and ends up murdered at a club.

In New Orleans, a high school student is shot over a gaming controller on his way to school.

When a love triangle turns deadly, a killer enlists an unusual murder weapon.

A Facebook video may help detective John Brown dispute a suspect's claims.

After an argument in his home, a man answers his front door and is suddenly shot and killed.

In New Orleans, Detective Nick Williams must determine if he has the right guy at the crime scene.

When a homeless man is found dead and an accidental death seems most likely.