Episode
48 Hours: The Gilgo Beach Serial Killings
Overview
After 40 years, police arrest the man they think committed at least 50 rapes and 12 murders. Correspondent Tracy Smith has the latest in the case.
Details
- Series
- 48 Hours
- Season
- Season 37
- Episode
- Episode 2
- Air date
- 2023-09-16
- Runtime
- 43 min
Episode context
The Gilgo Beach Serial Killings is Episode 2 in Season 37 of 48 Hours. It aired on 2023-09-16. The runtime is 43 min.
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