What happened when Sebastian Burns and Atif Rafay left the U.S. for Canada and became entangled in an elaborate “Mr. Big” sting operation? 48 Hours correspondent Peter Van Sant explains how their undercover confessions led to their eventual murder convictions.
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The Many Cons of Mr. Wonderful
Nicknamed "Mr. Wonderful" by one of his victims, Matt Mathews repeatedly conned and defrauded numerous women he was romantically involved with, often after marrying them. Despite multiple arrests and convictions, his pattern of deception continued over decades, leaving a trail of ... Show More
49m 33s
May 15
MURDEROUS MINDS: The Disappearance of Natalee Holloway Pt. 2
He lied. He evaded justice. Then, five years to the day after Natalee Holloway disappeared, Joran van der Sloot killed again. In Part 2, we uncover how his obsession with power and control led to the murder of Stephany Flores—and we unpack the confession that finally exposed him. ... Show More
51m 55s
Jun 2
SERIAL KILLER: Zodiac Killer Pt. 1
The Zodiac Killer left behind more than victims—he masterminded a chilling legacy of cryptic messages, taunts, and terror. In Part 1, we trace his early murders, the ciphers that baffled authorities, and explore the disturbing psychology that drove one of history’s most notorious ... Show More
48m 50s
May 5
SERIAL KILLER: "The Shoe Fetish Slayer” Pt. 1
Before he became one of Oregon’s most notorious serial killers, Jerry Brudos was a troubled boy with dark desires—and a violent need for control. In this episode, we explore his childhood trauma, disturbing sexual fixations, and his chilling transformation from outcast to predato ... Show More
55m 18s
May 12
MURDEROUS MINDS: The Disappearance of Natalee Holloway Pt. 1
In 2005, Natalee Holloway vanished during her senior trip to Aruba. The last person seen with her? Joran van der Sloot. In this episode, we trace how a privileged, charismatic teenager became the prime suspect in one of true crime’s most haunting disappearances. Killer Minds is a ... Show More
58m 46s
May 8
SERIAL KILLER: "The Shoe Fetish Slayer” Pt. 2
Jerry Brudos murdered four women—and kept their bodies as trophies. In Part 2, the investigation into Jerry Brudos' crimes uncovers a terrifying confession, gruesome photos, and the sickening evidence found in his garage. Find out how the Shoe Fetish Slayer was finally brought to ... Show More
41m 57s
May 19
SERIAL KILLER: "The Alaskan Attacker" Pt. 1
Joshua Wade survived a violent, unstable childhood—but instead of breaking the cycle, he became the monster he once feared. In this episode, we uncover how years of trauma and unchecked rage culminated in murder—and launched one of Alaska’s most chilling true crime stories. Kille ... Show More
54m 42s