Episode
48 Hours: The Hit-and-Run Homicide of Davis McClendon
Overview
When South Carolina authorities found Davis McClendon dead by the road near his wrecked car, they suspected a hit-and-run. But his newfound love is convinced it was not accident.
Details
- Series
- 48 Hours
- Season
- Season 38
- Episode
- Episode 21
- Air date
- 2025-03-01
- Runtime
- 43 min
Episode context
The Hit-and-Run Homicide of Davis McClendon is Episode 21 in Season 38 of 48 Hours. It aired on 2025-03-01. The runtime is 43 min.
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