Episode

The First 48: Murder in Pleasant Grove

Name: The First 48: Murder in Pleasant Grove
Released: 2012-09-06
Cast: Dion Graham

The First 48Season 122012-09-06

Overview

In Dallas, a dismembered body is found burned in an open field. With no leads on the victim’s identity, detectives turn to the public for help in solving this baffling case.

Details

Series: The First 48
Season: Season 12
Episode: Episode 23
Air date: 2012-09-06

Episode context

Murder in Pleasant Grove is Episode 23 in Season 12 of The First 48. It aired on 2012-09-06.

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