The First 48

Main

July 09, 2009

AETV 08:00 PM

Synopsis

Detectives from around the country race against the clock in the wake of a homicide, knowing that if they don't find a lead within the first 48 hours, their chances of solving the case are cut…

Read Full Synopsis

See Photos

See All Episodes

Bookmark

Premiered: Jun 03, 2004

Next Episode: July 09, 2009

AETV

08:00 PM

A body is found in a motel bathroom; Sgt. Mason investigates a man's shooting death.

Headlines

Judge says no “First 48” video for defense

06/03/09 A judge on Wednesday refused to order A&E's "The First 48" to turn over its video documenting the police investigation of the robbery and murder of University of Memphis football player Taylor Bradford two years ago. | The Commercial Appeal - Memphis TN
A&E “Hammertime” premiering June 14th at 10pm

05/21/09 A'Keiba, 21; Jamaris, 18; Sarah, 15; Stanley Jr., 13; Jeremiah, 10; Samuel, 4. | Real Television
A&E pursues cop dramas

05/12/09 A&E is going on a crime spree, putting a half-dozen scripted police dramas in development. | Variety
A&E Picks Up Bruckheimer Pilot

05/12/09 According to Daily Variety, cable network A&E has purchased a pilot for a new Jerry Bruckheimer detective drama. | TheCelebrityCafe.com
GENE SIMMONS FAMILY JEWELS RETURNS TO A&E FOR AN ALL-NEW SEASON

05/06/09 Legendary rock god and multi-hyphenate Gene Simmons and his unconventional family are back and better than ever for an all-new season of A&E's hit unscripted series "Gene Simmons Family Jewels," premiering with a special one-hour episode on Sunday, June 7th at 10:00 PM ET/PT. | Real Television
Man sentenced to life in prison for beating victim to death with shotgun

05/04/09 A man convicted in March of beating another man to death with the butt of a sawed-off shotgun in a motel room was formally sentenced this morning to life in prison. | The Commercial Appeal - Memphis TN
Two Memphis police officials promoted to deputy chief

05/01/09 Two high-profile Memphis Police Department officials who've vaulted from one rank to another over the past year were promoted to deputy chief today. | The Commercial Appeal - Memphis TN
Memphis police crack down on prostitution

04/26/09 If you think prostitution is a victimless crime, you probably don't live near one of its epicenters. | The Commercial Appeal - Memphis TN
Defense wants ‘First 48’ tapes in football murder case

04/17/09 A lawyer for a man accused of engineering the robbery and murder of University of Memphis football player Taylor Bradford two years ago wants video from A&E TV's "The First 48," which documented the investigation. | The Commercial Appeal - Memphis TN
COURT REPORT: Memphis man found guilty in 2006 murder

03/13/09 A Memphis man was convicted of first-degree murder this morning in a 2006 robbery-homicide. | The Commercial Appeal - Memphis TN
Granada eyes country songs for drama series

03/12/09 Now TV production company Granada America wants to make some of those stories into a series of one-hour TV dramas. | The Hollywood Reporter
Trick Daddy Inks Book Deal With MTV For 'Magic City'

03/12/09 The new book will be penned with the help of award-winning journalist Peter Bailey, a former staff writer at The Miami Herald. | AllHipHop.com