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The Brighton Ax Murder: A 48 Hours investigation into the controversial conviction of James Krauseneck for the brutal axe murder of his wife. Even after his death in prison, questions remain, sparking an appeal and igniting a firestorm of debate. Did justice prevail, or is an innocent man's legacy forever tarnished? Watch the full episode to uncover the chilling details and decide for yourself.

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Cold Cases

The Terrifying Case Of Dan Markel

The Terrifying Case Of Dan Markel

27:31

Cold Case Cracked: The 1987 Murder Of A 89-Year-Old Woman | Murder She Solved | Real Crime

Cold Case Cracked: The 1987 Murder Of A 89-Year-Old Woman | Murder She Solved | Real Crime

44:54

The Murder That Shocked Great Britain: Vincent Tabak Case | World’s Most Evil Killers

The Murder That Shocked Great Britain: Vincent Tabak Case | World’s Most Evil Killers

44:16

Mommy Dearest: Mother and Son's Deadly Crimes

Mommy Dearest: Mother and Son's Deadly Crimes

43:31

The Canal Killer: The Case of John Sweeney | World’s Most Evil Killers

The Canal Killer: The Case of John Sweeney | World’s Most Evil Killers

44:24

Mystery at Eagle Creek | Full Episode

Mystery at Eagle Creek | Full Episode

43:03

Crosley Green Comes Home | Full Episode

Crosley Green Comes Home | Full Episode

42:02

The Untold Story Of Myra Hindley: What Drove The Depraved Woman To Kill? (Part 1)

The Untold Story Of Myra Hindley: What Drove The Depraved Woman To Kill? (Part 1)

44:08

Terror In NY: The Son Of Sam Killings | World’s Most Evil Killers | Real Crime

Terror In NY: The Son Of Sam Killings | World’s Most Evil Killers | Real Crime

43:34

BTK: Catching One Of The Most Infamous Serial Killers | World’s Most Evil Killers | Real Crime

BTK: Catching One Of The Most Infamous Serial Killers | World’s Most Evil Killers | Real Crime

42:48

Lucille's Killer: Murderer On The Loose | Australian Crime Stories

Lucille's Killer: Murderer On The Loose | Australian Crime Stories

46:10

Pawel Tuchlin: The Polish Hammer Murderer | Worlds Most Evil Killers | Real Crime

Pawel Tuchlin: The Polish Hammer Murderer | Worlds Most Evil Killers | Real Crime

40:34

The Terrifying Case of Edmund Kemper: The Co-Ed Killer | Born To Kill? | Real Crime

The Terrifying Case of Edmund Kemper: The Co-Ed Killer | Born To Kill? | Real Crime

45:09

The KKK Hitman | True Crime Documentary | Real Crime

The KKK Hitman | True Crime Documentary | Real Crime

50:06

Storm of Suspicion | Full Episode

Storm of Suspicion | Full Episode

42:37

10 Years Old Girl Dissapears for 3 YEARS I City Of Evil

10 Years Old Girl Dissapears for 3 YEARS I City Of Evil

44:54

The Downfall Of Myra Hindley: The Victims and Survivors of The Moors Murders (Part 2)

The Downfall Of Myra Hindley: The Victims and Survivors of The Moors Murders (Part 2)

44:31

Sadistic Friends Charles Ng & Leonard Lake Abducted & Murdered Dozens of Victims | Real Crime

Sadistic Friends Charles Ng & Leonard Lake Abducted & Murdered Dozens of Victims | Real Crime

43:26

Killing His Parents For Their Inheritance | World’s Most Evil Killers | Real Crime

Killing His Parents For Their Inheritance | World’s Most Evil Killers | Real Crime

43:15

The WW2 Veteran Who Killed Two Women He Dated |Murder Maps

The WW2 Veteran Who Killed Two Women He Dated |Murder Maps

43:06

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Murder

Serial Killer Goes On A Dating Show?! | World’s Most Evil Killers | Real Crime

Serial Killer Goes On A Dating Show?! | World’s Most Evil Killers | Real Crime

43:02

1970 Ontario Serial Murders Investigation: The Gormley Cold Case | 72 Hours | Real Crime

1970 Ontario Serial Murders Investigation: The Gormley Cold Case | 72 Hours | Real Crime

01:27:23

How The Most Impressive Criminals Achieved The Impossible | Masterminds Compilation | Real Crime

How The Most Impressive Criminals Achieved The Impossible | Masterminds Compilation | Real Crime

01:25:57

Addiction, Pregnancy And Desperation: Heartbreaking Struggles of Inmates | Prison Girls | Real Crime

Addiction, Pregnancy And Desperation: Heartbreaking Struggles of Inmates | Prison Girls | Real Crime

44:48

The Mystery Weapon | Exhibit A: Secrets of Forensic Science | Real Crime

The Mystery Weapon | Exhibit A: Secrets of Forensic Science | Real Crime

22:03

Inside the Mind of The Queen of Cons: Lily Schmidt | Exhibit A | Real Crime

Inside the Mind of The Queen of Cons: Lily Schmidt | Exhibit A | Real Crime

46:23

Who Is Mad Frank? The Story Of Britain’s Most Dangerous Man | True Crime Documentary | Real Crime

Who Is Mad Frank? The Story Of Britain’s Most Dangerous Man | True Crime Documentary | Real Crime

51:07

Cunning Female Killer Blames Fictional Road Rage Assailant | World’s Most Evil Killers | Real Crime

Cunning Female Killer Blames Fictional Road Rage Assailant | World’s Most Evil Killers | Real Crime

43:25

From Tampered Evidence to Justice Served: Forensics Take the Lead | The New Detectives

From Tampered Evidence to Justice Served: Forensics Take the Lead | The New Detectives

53:38

Twisted Family Secrets: Missing Girl's Body Found Washed Ashore | The FBI Files | Real Crime

Twisted Family Secrets: Missing Girl's Body Found Washed Ashore | The FBI Files | Real Crime

50:04

How an Innocent Man was Freed After 17 Years in Jail

How an Innocent Man was Freed After 17 Years in Jail

21:03

Death Hits Home: The Hargan Killings | Full Episode

Death Hits Home: The Hargan Killings | Full Episode

41:38

True Crime Involving Doctors | “48 Hours" Full Episodes

True Crime Involving Doctors | “48 Hours" Full Episodes

02:08:51

Falling For Mr. Wrong: The Blood-Chilling Case of Thomas Capano I FBI Files I Real Crime

Falling For Mr. Wrong: The Blood-Chilling Case of Thomas Capano I FBI Files I Real Crime

50:05

The Impersonator | "Blood is Thicker" | "48 Hours" Podcast (Episode 4)

The Impersonator | "Blood is Thicker" | "48 Hours" Podcast (Episode 4)

28:51

The Depraved Heart Murder | Full Episode

The Depraved Heart Murder | Full Episode

41:17

2+ Hours of High-Stakes Black Ops: Black Hawk Down

2+ Hours of High-Stakes Black Ops: Black Hawk Down

02:25:04

The Hunt for the Boneyard Killers: California's Most Infamous Murder Case | Real Crime

The Hunt for the Boneyard Killers: California's Most Infamous Murder Case | Real Crime

01:31:36

How To Kill A Billionaire | Murder At My Door

How To Kill A Billionaire | Murder At My Door

43:05

Partying Teens Murder A Homeless Man | Dark Waters Of Crime | Real Crime

Partying Teens Murder A Homeless Man | Dark Waters Of Crime | Real Crime

45:19

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Violence

Inside the Lori Vallow Daybell Trial: Broken Trust | "48 Hours" Podcast

Inside the Lori Vallow Daybell Trial: Broken Trust | "48 Hours" Podcast

32:45

Tortured To Death: The Story of Emma Agnew | Forensics Documentary

Tortured To Death: The Story of Emma Agnew | Forensics Documentary

44:29

Shocking Story Of The Bearded Bandit | The FBI Files

Shocking Story Of The Bearded Bandit | The FBI Files

49:42

The Case That Turned The World Upside-Down: The Amanda Knox Saga (Full Documentary) | Real Crime

The Case That Turned The World Upside-Down: The Amanda Knox Saga (Full Documentary) | Real Crime

56:40

3 Hours of Shocking True Crime Stories to Fall Asleep To! | FBI Files S5 Marathon

3 Hours of Shocking True Crime Stories to Fall Asleep To! | FBI Files S5 Marathon

03:17:45

The FBI Files S4 Marathon Part 2: Watch the Greatest Crime-Solving Moments of All Time | Real Crime

The FBI Files S4 Marathon Part 2: Watch the Greatest Crime-Solving Moments of All Time | Real Crime

03:21:47

Uncovering The Identity Of Jack the Ripper | Murder Maps | Real Crime

Uncovering The Identity Of Jack the Ripper | Murder Maps | Real Crime

43:47

Hillside Stranglers: The Deadly Cousin Duo | World’s Most Evil Killers | Real Crime

Hillside Stranglers: The Deadly Cousin Duo | World’s Most Evil Killers | Real Crime

44:00

Assassinating Alexander Litvinenko (Full Documentary) | Real Crime

Assassinating Alexander Litvinenko (Full Documentary) | Real Crime

54:06

High Rollers | True Crime Scene S1 EP6 | Real Crime

High Rollers | True Crime Scene S1 EP6 | Real Crime

52:05

What Angelina Saw | Full Episode

What Angelina Saw | Full Episode

42:03

Herbert Mullin: The Serial Killed Once Voted “Most Likely To Succeed” | Bork To Kill? | Real Crime

Herbert Mullin: The Serial Killed Once Voted “Most Likely To Succeed” | Bork To Kill? | Real Crime

44:57

The Murdering Outlaw Who Thought He Was Above The Law | The FBI Files | Real Crime

The Murdering Outlaw Who Thought He Was Above The Law | The FBI Files | Real Crime

52:06

The Doctor Who Killed Over 350 People | Dr. Death | Real Crime

The Doctor Who Killed Over 350 People | Dr. Death | Real Crime

47:53

The Monster That Kept Little Girls In Dungeons | World’s Most Evil Killers | Real Crime

The Monster That Kept Little Girls In Dungeons | World’s Most Evil Killers | Real Crime

43:26

Tracking a Fugitive: The Deadly Hunt for Two Criminals | The FBI Files | Real Crime

Tracking a Fugitive: The Deadly Hunt for Two Criminals | The FBI Files | Real Crime

49:48

Daughter Discovers Her Late Dad Was A Serial Killer | Greatest Crimes of All Time | Real Crime

Daughter Discovers Her Late Dad Was A Serial Killer | Greatest Crimes of All Time | Real Crime

48:05

The Mysterious Case Of Debbie Collier

The Mysterious Case Of Debbie Collier

27:18

Calgary Dumpster Discovery of Dismembered Arm | Murder She Solved | Real Crime

Calgary Dumpster Discovery of Dismembered Arm | Murder She Solved | Real Crime

43:16

The Shootist: The FBI's Search for America's Most Wanted Bank Robber | The FBI Files | Real Crime

The Shootist: The FBI's Search for America's Most Wanted Bank Robber | The FBI Files | Real Crime

49:06

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Wrongful Convictions

Guilty, Innocent, Not Guilty | "Married to Death" | "48 Hours" Podcast

Guilty, Innocent, Not Guilty | "Married to Death" | "48 Hours" Podcast

18:45

Chasing Answers | “48 Hours" Full Episodes

Chasing Answers | “48 Hours" Full Episodes

02:04:37

Prisoner Studies Law To Prove His Innocence (Full True Crime Episode)

Prisoner Studies Law To Prove His Innocence (Full True Crime Episode)

44:49

Wrongly Jailed for Armed Robbery | Struggle for Justice

Wrongly Jailed for Armed Robbery | Struggle for Justice

46:09

Falsely Convicted By A Drug Addict's Confession: Senior Citizen Murder

Falsely Convicted By A Drug Addict's Confession: Senior Citizen Murder

46:00

The Infamous O.J. Simpson Trial: Tainted Evidence | Real Crime

The Infamous O.J. Simpson Trial: Tainted Evidence | Real Crime

52:49

Solving a 13 Year-Old Cold Case: The Mysterious Murder of Leslie Wilco

Solving a 13 Year-Old Cold Case: The Mysterious Murder of Leslie Wilco

43:59

When Trusted Policemen Break The Law | The FBI Files

When Trusted Policemen Break The Law | The FBI Files

50:06

Hanged For A Crime He Didn’t Commit: Notting Hill Horror

Hanged For A Crime He Didn’t Commit: Notting Hill Horror

43:23

Katrina Brownlee: The Good Cop | Full Episode

Katrina Brownlee: The Good Cop | Full Episode

41:21

How an Innocent Man was Freed After 17 Years in Jail

How an Innocent Man was Freed After 17 Years in Jail

21:03

Cunning Female Killer Blames Fictional Road Rage Assailant | World’s Most Evil Killers | Real Crime

Cunning Female Killer Blames Fictional Road Rage Assailant | World’s Most Evil Killers | Real Crime

43:25

Operation Murder | Full Episode

Operation Murder | Full Episode

43:47

The Hunt for Austin's Cabbie Killer | Murder She Solved | Real Crime

The Hunt for Austin's Cabbie Killer | Murder She Solved | Real Crime

43:30

The Menendez Brothers’ Fight for Freedom | Full Episode + Post Mortem

The Menendez Brothers’ Fight for Freedom | Full Episode + Post Mortem

01:01:49

Lucille's Killer: Murderer On The Loose | Australian Crime Stories

Lucille's Killer: Murderer On The Loose | Australian Crime Stories

46:10

The Truth Will Set You Free | My Talk With A Murderer | Real Crime

The Truth Will Set You Free | My Talk With A Murderer | Real Crime

01:19:32

Struggle for Justice | Falsely Accused of Rape | Real Crime

Struggle for Justice | Falsely Accused of Rape | Real Crime

46:09

Crosley Green Comes Home | Full Episode

Crosley Green Comes Home | Full Episode

42:02

Good Cop/Bad Cop: Solving the Murder of Heather Bogle | Full Episode

Good Cop/Bad Cop: Solving the Murder of Heather Bogle | Full Episode

41:11

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