The Shape of a Killer | Full Episode

Three murders in Austin, Texas, and little evidence to go on. Did a man testing a thermal imaging camera inadvertently capture the image of one of the killers? "48 Hours" correspondent Maureen Maher investigates. Watch more full episodes of "48 Hours" on Pluto TV.
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[@48hours]

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[@tree7603]

Can you please put more full episodes up? They are of such a high quality, a pleasure to watch, MN many thanks, Blessed Be..💖🇬🇧

[@jackiepowell7513]

@@tree7603 only when another one occurs...

[@connierabon7532]

@@tree7603 qaqq!

[@csb772]

Story drags and alot of repeating of parts

[@mariadamedecoeur]

Cathy was no different from us...

[@gggghhgggghbb]

Just because he has never been in trouble with law doesn't mean he never murdered anyone. That guy is a text book psychopath.

[@mom2babygkaterad946]

Oh yes….

[@bfdidc6604]

His partner (oh, I’m just a bug harmless teddy bear) is awful too.

[@stoveboltlvr3798]

Reminded me of Ted Bundy. Also that night vision footage was him. The width of the shoulders and his walk can be seen it that.

[@villanessa]

I mean he's probably killed before too

[@trujillo71921]

Exactly.. what's absolutely insane, is we walk among killers more often than one would think. And I mean cross paths as in nearly bump shoulders, especially in bigger cities and some country areas.

[@Justice4547]

This wasn’t his first rodeo. Not an ounce of evidence left behind. He’s a pro. He has many more victims out there.

[@sbiheanachor4646]

The Detectives did an extremely exceptional job...they caught 👏 two serial k*llers in the making. Q1. Where there more victims previously? Q2. If the two men where not caught how many more victims 😔 would there have been? These two Detectives and their team deserves a award including the neighbor. Thank God for ordinary good people.

[@Justice4547]

@@sbiheanachor4646 💯

[@TheRyanOliver]

Were. Not “where”

[@Ellen-hs7zb]

@@TheRyanOliver Some days I just feel like correcting all the thousands of grammar mistakes in the comments but the tide of ignorance rolls on and on. It's a lost cause.

[@TheRyanOliver]

@@Ellen-hs7zb yeah, good point.

[@victrola2007]

Shawn has serious Ted Bundy vibe in multiple ways. Heinous monster.

[@saramcdowell4735]

I agree. Just much stupider!

[@John-e4p1x]

Ed Gein.

[@l-b284]

@@John-e4p1x I don't think this guy made furniture out of victims

[@haleaspeer5221]

Yes I was thinking the same thing! He even looks like him

[@pablocastilloiii9913]

Crazy that that man actually recorded that by chance

[@jenniferlawrence9473]

I dunno, I find that suspicious as well. You have a heat seeking camera in the middle of the night in the suburbs looking for deer??? Mmmk

[@solox5853]

@@jenniferlawrence9473 not that suspicious i guess it was normal in that area, didnt his footage also show deer btw?

[@rockstarofredondo]

@@jenniferlawrence9473 yes, hunters live in the suburbs and test out their new gear where they live, especially since deer do frequent the area and tend to become active at dusk and nightfall.

[@llamalady8700]

I KNOW. Talk about perfect timing.

[@lemonlove9135]

@@jenniferlawrence9473 As someone who has lived in yeehaw county before this is normal. Especially if they’re big game hunters

[@annaowens7053]

So tragic that these men did so evil to these precious people.. Glad they are not going to get out of prison..

[@deevillarreal9475]

We hope, I don't have that much faith in the system.

[@1975reispedro1]

If he was out once we will be out twice I don't live in the estates but I suport life in prison and death penalty.. This world is getting worse by the minute.

[@TeamCat1128]

Kudos to the detective who recognized the body structure and the walk of the murderer.

[@maria.whiddon]

I 2nd that

[@2brunhilda]

Good

[@annemariemchugh4341]

I agree.

[@tracyhaverstick5672]

I'm not saying this is the case with this detective but I am near sighted and through the years I have adapted to recognizing people at a distance by their height, weight, the way they walk, their posture and other movements specific to them. It is a habit I developed over time. Even when I wear my glasses, I still use it.

[@thatgirlnamedcarol8268]

@@tracyhaverstick5672 I’m the exact same way!! I’ve been doing it for years!

[@MsTygame]

He lackadaisically says “I wish all this never happened”. Like it’s an inconvenience for him. His victims and loved ones wish it never happened.

[@meghancass3187]

It is a hassle for him. He'd already forgotten all about it and they want to make a big deal about it and put him in prison.

[@MsTygame]

@@meghancass3187 yep. You ever come across a person that was like “I said I was sorry, gosh!” ? Like that.

[@lhoward9593]

He wishes he hadn't been caught

[@a.k.i.k.a.g.e.]

More or less(he's my grandfather's brother) he's always had a "rotten seed" to him because of his childhood. I'm not justifying his actions but informing a possible reason as to why he said that.

[@natzkiya56]

It was an inconvenience for him & he only wishes it never happened bcse he got caught.

[@tangerinefizz11]

"What kind of person kills a choir director?" What does her occupation have to do with anything?

[@shilde]

Just like when they go on and on about how beautiful a victim is. As if attractive people are immune from being killed or somehow more tragic than those that aesthetically challenged. 🤷🏼‍♀️

[@jimmagnus1200]

A prosecuting attorney or a bail bondsman or a prostitute, for example, deals with a lot of criminals and/or puts themselves in dangerous situations. There are many examples of a serial killer victimizing a dozen or more sex workers. Have you ever heard of a dozen or more choir directors being murdered? Your occupation can have a lot to do with your risk of being a victim.

[@sandhanitizer15]

Well, if he was kicked out of chorus in middle school, it's got everything to do with it.

[@maria.whiddon]

lol ikr. I thought same.

[@maria.whiddon]

@@jimmagnus1200 touche. I didn't consider that angle

[@bubbletea6883]

😂😂😂 when he said “my IQ is very low and I have a big heart” I crackled man STFU 🤜

[@shapootie8800]

I bet you, at most times during the day we are walking by somebody who is a psychopath, and don't even know it

[@tessaducek5601]

I often wonder how many of these kind gentlemen I share a greeting with have a library of pornography or child pornography waiting at home! It is a scary thought...

[@violetgutierrez5315]

And we don't fear because God protects us

[@Marco_El_Afro-Latino]

@@violetgutierrez5315 God *doesn't* exist. If he did, then he wouldn't let kids be diddled by priests, women be murdered by their stalkers or LGBTQ+ people be tortured under the guise of "therapy". The list goes on and on

[@sheilarobbins2604]

Absolutely!

[@suzannelacy8093]

Kristie , Your comment reminded me of a friend who said.. quote " I've never met a battered woman.. have you "unquote . We never know and appearance is often a brilliant disguise .

[@sandhanitizer15]

It's always heartbreaking when they have home video footage of the victim.

[@jackc70]

Right, it’s more than just a name. We actually see the victim. Sad stories and so many people have been affected by this. Some will never get over it. I know

[@speaklifegardenhomesteadpe8783]

​​@@jackc70 😢❤ lost family recently and I don't think I'll ever be "Okay"... My heart goes out to you. Sincerely.

[@mdiddio]

Dear God. Him calling the other a stone cold killer!?! That he's a teddy bear...with a long rap sheet of crimes. Both of them are vile and I have no doubt they killed others. So much love to the victims' families. 😢

[@SnowyOwl2000]

When he sat down and took a drink, his poise and attitude was so much like Ted Bundy it was chilling to see.

[@meghancass3187]

Pretty neat right? That's the psychopath showing through.

[@delontesmith3566]

Exactly!!!

[@Sheerkat7]

Very cold.☠Relaxed, but calculating. Like a giant lizard. How many women watching this think, "I would have dated that guy." Just like Bundy.

The hair

[@LionofJudah222]

Yep I thought the same

[@penskepc2374]

These people usually never freak me out( I just find most of them dumb), but this guy is super spooky.

[@ms.chrisie8040]

Reminds me of that Manson monster🥺

[@danieldalton6544]

Which one?

[@wadewilson8011]

You Amateur.

[@susanharting4545]

Reminds me of Ted Bundy. Looks and acts like him.

[@penskepc2374]

@@wadewilson8011 okay, armchair wade

[@janaskibo871]

🥺🥺🥺😭😭😭😭😭 the Shelton's death shook me. How can someone attack elderly people like that.

[@shapootie8800]

To live your life to the end so gracefully and then go out like that is really awful

[@cyankirkpatrick5194]

You'd be surprised especially when there's money involved.🤦🏻‍♀️😢

[@victoriagonzalez5774]

I'm absolutely outraged they weren't even charged for it. That's just not an acceptable decision. Someone please tell me I'm wrong. The sweetest of people, bloody murdered like that, especially at that age, so far from what they deserved in life -- where is their justice ⚖ 😑 ? ? ? ! ! ! !

[@elbolsillo]

I think they said with a knife. Very aggressively. That’s how.

[@alysononoahu8702]

Easy, so LOCK DOORS & WINDOWS

[@st7728]

Green River killer, BTK and Gilgo Beach killer had clean records also. Just because you've never been in trouble with the law, doesn't mean you're a good person.

[@shawnadeyo]

Don't forget ted bundy

[@3BK235Y]

That is true.

[@spongemonkeysooz]

Just means you haven't been caught yet 🤷🏻‍♀️

[@LifesPeachy321]

*I get so sick of hearing the defense lawyers flat out lie!* It's sickening!

[@sadiya2418]

Same 😣.. like how do they even sleep at night? No guilt, no pain for victims

[@A.Bass00]

I too find it revolting but If they (defense) don't try something lie or outrageous, then the verdict could get overturned, and a new trial for "ineffective counsel"- that should still be unsettling and sleep is likely elusive.

[@np700]

Nothing wrong with the defence lawyers, in fact their jobs are just as important. The lawyers provide a defence that everyone is entitled to - because you are innocent until proven guilty. And they are instructed by their client. So if their client says they were manipulated by the cops, then that is the defence they will present for their client as something absolutely everyone is entitled to.

[@James-ts6jr]

That’s thier job!

[@pperk1219]

Everyone is entitled to a defense.

[@tessaducek5601]

To live your whole life good hard working people married happily for most of it. Only to have some dirty cowardly parasites take it away!

[@admirallily]

That’s why do many people get alarm systems and support 2A. It doesn’t always work but sometimes it does and it can buy time. Gotta be prepared to defend against the evil of the world. So tragic for these people and prayers their families find comfort.

[@poetcomic1]

The young murderer is more terrifying than any teen slasher movie monster in a ski mask. It looks as though the wires connecting his emotions to his face and eyes have been cut.

[@carmenspencer67]

Your right!! He shows no remorseor guilt ! Reminds me of Ted bundy!

[@meghancass3187]

You've almost perfectly defined what it means to be a psychopath

[@cobrakaicyberdon]

Good point🎯. You described him exactly how I saw him. No connection with his emotion. AN ACTUAL REAL LIFE MONSTER.

[@TheGoogilly]

Psychopaths don't have emotions.

[@LegumesEtFleurs]

The lawyer! I could give him a big smack on his forehead. Such a liar!

[@charlessmith3940]

This entire case was crazy. A educated man, with a very hard to obtain degree, kills multiple people, pawns their stolen jewelry the same night, leaves blood all over the house and car. Then confessed to it when he could of lawyered up. Pure psychopath ..

[@hiawathasbrother]

Yeah - something really doesn't make sense. I don't understand his motive either in committing the crime or in confessing to it.

[@ReVoltaire]

Drug addiction that the show omitted?

[@mrgadget1485]

This dude brings me strong Ted Bundy vibes.

[@valjodi3005]

Yes, a Casanova. Can you imagine them looking at her, and thinking oh I would like to get my hands on her jewelry. OMG! evil...

[@jackyblevins8724]

He not so much Bundy like!!! Theirs some I saw some murders that's more like Bundy than that liar Baltazar he's cruel liar and murderer

[@sunnysmiles8211]

I agree

[@jeanettewaverly2590]

He even resembles him physically.

[@Nitebreed]

Thats the first thing I thought about him! Spooky.

[@sarannec1282]

That juror who would not accept the VIDEOS RECORDED CONFESSION is a complete bonehead! His body language made it *clear* that he was not coherced or under duress he confessed. He acted as if he could not be bothered. People today just don't use all their brain cells...

[@vickyabramowitz2885]

I think you might be overestimating how many brain cells some people actually have.

[@peternolan4107]

@@vickyabramowitz2885 My thoughts exactly.

[@delontesmith3566]

You ain’t lying damn!!! They need to make sure people are competent enough to be on a jury these days!!! Jesus Christ!!!

[@Abyss-mu4vk]

It was an absolute women moment

[@RolopIsHere]

Police coerce confesions some times so...

[@jr7845]

Im glad the creeps are behind bars.

[@sandracid4987]

Just look at his body language. If the police coerced his confesion, why this criminal was not only relaxed and sitting confortably at that couch, but making the arm movements he was doing, as bringing back from his memory how he killed one of his victims. Besides, the guy in the film of the deer hunter, walked exactly as him! Now, he'll live with people maybe more deranged than him.

[@BoredSumo]

I was thinking the same. Sounds like he had no issue confessing. He sounded bored or like he was telling a story about an every day event.

[@karaDee2363]

thank you for uploading a full episode, but I'll never understand any of these senseless killings.. so many crazy people in this country..

[@mpalmer7800]

I don’t understand jurors.. after sitting through this case what’s the hold out? This guy deserves to at the gallows

[@janicescott7338]

The whole world is lying in the power of the wicked one. Yes The US has a lot of crime for sure but it’s everywhere.

[@meghancass3187]

Serial killers are pretty rare actually.

[@rockstarofredondo]

Just wait until you see the violent crime stats of the other countries.

[@danainthevalley]

As soon as Shawn stood up from the couch to go to the restroom, I knew he was the same man who was caught on video. Tall, slender, and walked the same. He had everything going for him and he blew it. Those poor families.

[@meghancass3187]

He had everything going for him except being a twisted psychopath. Lol. Just couldn't help himself I guess.

[@dillonmoll1055]

Looks like he was even wearing the same jacket.

[@granny58]

@@meghancass3187 the thrills

[@JmboSKRIMP]

I had the feeling a bit sooner- as soon as they showed the first guy, I didn’t think the width and angle of his shoulders was broad or “sharp” enough. As soon as the second guy flashes on screen, chest up, I’m like that looks more like the shadow, no clear neck extension, slouchy, broad bony shoulders.

[@beezysbeatz4924]

If I've said it once I've said it a million times. Everybody, especially women living alone or with children, get a dog. A barking dog almost always discourages home intrusion. Even small dogs barking gives you time to get your gun and call the police.

[@bunnylover6481]

My dog never barked but a few times as a puppy. If someone came to the door he thought they were there to see him!

[@Ceerads]

“Get your gun”?!! Don’t assume that everyone in this country has a gun.

[@pamelamorris3148]

@@Ceerads that is there own fault. They might as well leave their doors open and blinds up.

[@Ceerads]

@@pamelamorris3148 Your first sentence said it all.

[@klm4446]

I've got 5 dogs. 2 of the 5 bark at every noise they hear outside.

[@southerngirlhandmadeknit]

I have a feeling this guy is not a first time murderer. He walked in to her house without even a pause to look around for witnesses. My condolences to friends and family of the victims. So sad.

[@jessicarivera1542]

Please bring Maureen Maher back✨She is the Keith Morrison of 48hrs.

[@jimwerther]

Don't say that! Maureen Maher does a solid, professional job. Morisson is the worst of the worst.

[@russelconor8704]

lol nope. I do like Maureen but the two biggest stars and best correspondents still working on 48 hrs are Erin Moriarty and Peter Van Sant. They are the best and they are the oldest veterans of 48 hrs, they are icons.

[@russelconor8704]

@@jimwerther what are you talking about, Morrison with his iconic voice is a legend and does an excellent job.

[@jimwerther]

@@russelconor8704 The best 48 Hours host - actually the best host anywhere, assuming we are talking about hosts who do their own reporting, and not just voiceovers - is Richard Schlesinger. By far the most interesting, thorough, and engaging of all the reporters. And the worst? Keith Morrison, in a landslide. He tries waaaaay to hard to be too cute and make it all about himself, instead of just telling the damn story. Anyone with intelligence has theirs insulted by Morrison's grating style. Same was true for the late Peter Thomas to a lesser extent, he of the quavering voice when he thought it would add to the drama. Incredibly annoying. I can not watch anything narrated by either of those two, although Morrison is much worse than Thomas was.

[@mpalmer7800]

How could this defense lawyer open his mouth with such garbage?

[@jennyk.8349]

He reminds me of the dating game killer

[@bullionmaster]

rodney alcala.

[@jennyk.8349]

@@bullionmaster Correct, I was using his DBA name

[@jameshughes525]

This is why I don't qualify for jury duty, I can't imagine how frustrating it would be to have one more on rejecting the obvious evidence and causing a mistrial and potentially letting these cockroaches go free. I would probably end up in jail for hurting someone in that jury room. Not joking

[@dberd9149]

I feel the same way.

[@cobrakaicyberdon]

🎯

[@Juggernaut365]

Its cary how dense some people can be. The guy says he did it, and some jag off is like “Hmmmm, I’m not sure he did it” 🧐🤡

[@krissalouvae7513]

you and Arthur Spooner. 😛

[@greatestever7623]

@@groupersti denial / delusion

[@honestly1970]

wtf robs houses at night when people are at home? Turning on lights? If she's a teacher, her schedule is pretty set. It's probably published online. That's first degree all the way.

[@maria.whiddon]

great points

[@RAVEN-wl3fp]

There is something about him that reminds me of Ted Bundy.

[@pamelamorris3148]

His looks but nothing more and that's a stretch.

The frizzy hair

[@nagolhayze9366]

All of these innocent caring people were murdered for a few hundred dollars by two dark evil creatures. The evil in the heart of men is unfortunately at times beyond comprehension. They still have breath to breathe unlike the innocent victims, this is the greatest form of injustice.

[@meghancass3187]

Most people are good people or want to be. These two guys are quite literally psychopaths and that's something else altogether.

[@a.k.i.k.a.g.e.]

My late great grandmother tried her best to raise him right, but he's sadly always had a bad side to him. I feel ashamed to be related to him and I know my mom wishes her uncle wouldn't do this.

[@McPierogiPazza]

The language he used made it sound like he had nothing to do with it. He spoke as if hearing a story second hand

[@January.]

@@McPierogiPazza What a profound comment.

[@sibelc.380]

I can't believe !how the first jury couldn't have made decision that he is guilty!!!!he was on the coach ,very much relaxed and telling how he killed her!this is insane!!!

[@pedestrianrights1257]

a female juror thought he was too good-looking to "throw away" (that he was "coerced" was simply her excuse to hide behind)

[@Holychickendinner]

*couch 😊

[@Newport8187]

It’s a strange case but they both had something to do with both of the murders. So in the end both can’t ever hurt anyone ever again.

[@MisplacedTexan]

The one juror who held out, in spite of a DETAILED confession including details ONLY the killer would know, plus blood evidence, plus a video… yeah. Welcome to Austin. It’s not even part of Texas anymore. Insanity.

[@lex1216]

Right wth

[@Joe-d3t1t]

STOP LETTING CRIMINALS OUT OF PRISON!!!

[@412StepUp]

Then people need to stop crying about how many people are in prison!

[@profhortsunlover1536]

19:50 Liars cling to true statements, when he says "these hands", he is literally telling us he was there...... and someone else did the killing.

[@seasonedbeefs]

Or the knife

[@funwithFred]

Perhaps in your video descriptions, you could add the dates of these crimes???? The absolute serendipity of the neighbor that JUST happened to be out at night filming with his new infrared camera floors me.

[@pamelamorris3148]

It was 2014 when Kathy Blair was murdered.

[@funwithFred]

@@pamelamorris3148 Thanks Pamela, I looked it up, too. Awful. So tired of this.....violence against the innocent.

[@granny58]

That's how crimes get solved

[@jeremysmith9694]

God's intervention

[@kenthompson5723]

"absolute serendipity of the neighbor that JUST happened to be out at night filming" ------------------------------------------------------------- Yes indeed. And given how vague the images are in the film, I can't believe that it was decisive in solving the case.

[@MikeStang2004]

Who else loves the intro of 48 hours!?

[@SC.......]

Me

[@russelconor8704]

I do like this one but I also still prefer the old intro. If you watch 48 hours for years and years now, like me, you know there were few iconic intros. My fav intro is that from between the 90s and early 2000s.

[@MikeStang2004]

@@russelconor8704 yeah I remember that classic intro it was a good one too. I've been watching 48 hours, dateline, American justice, forensic files, cold case files, fbi files, the first 48 and many others for years now.

[@cc-sb1is]

I love this one. It reminds me of the Harry Potter movie intros (Order of the Phoenix and on)

[@HK-vy3fh]

Prefer old school one

[@nate2194]

i got chills every time the thermal video came up. it’s chilling.

[@Libbathegreat]

It's also worthless as evidence, I can't believe they ran with that.

[@mustardwhore]

Same here..

[@hensonlaura]

It's weird they never said a word about her son, after the strangely calm 911 call. He must have a different last name & perhaps wants to shield his own children from the trauma. Even just himself; completely understandable.

[@charliefoxx81]

I think he wasn't hysterical BC he was a marine... he's conditioned to see that kind of horror scene... poor guy =(

[@mom2babygkaterad946]

@@charliefoxx81 Truth

[@meatavoreNana]

Not everyone gets hysterical..I'm a calm reactor myself just like my mum.

[@SC.......]

@@meatavoreNana First day on the internet sweetie?

[@SC.......]

@@charliefoxx81 I'd say that's probably a possibility. I dated an ex marine who did two tours in Iraq and he was a firefighter and paramedic. However when he was watching my son and he got a bloody nose he freaked out like he didn't know what to do. It is sometimes different when it's too close to home if that makes sense. So I see both ways.

[@SuperTonyony]

It's time to stop playing footsie with sociopaths and psychopaths. We should screen for these creatures and remove them from our society BEFORE they hurt anyone. Why wait until AFTER innocent lives have been destroyed?

[@bullionmaster]

The problem is my friend, we don't have a technology thats able to screen the hearts and minds of such people and sense their evil intentions. Furthermore even if they might have those intentions initially but if they decide to not act on them in the end, they're innocent. The devil's whispers are the ones behind all these henious crimes.

[@SuperTonyony]

@@bullionmaster I have no time for superstitions. I’m talking about SCIENCE.

[@meghancass3187]

@@bullionmaster The devil may be whispering to you but that would be schizophrenia not psychopathy like Mr. Midyett is referencing. And yes they can be screened scientifically. In fact in prison they are regularly screened for the purposes of determining risk of violence upon release or parole. Psychopaths make up about 20% of prison populations and the recidivism rates amongst that cohort is astronomical

[@meghancass3187]

Agreed. !00%

[@granny58]

Can't do that.

[@roberttalbot1658]

These are excellent productions in every way. Completely engrossing.

[@dibarenthlei9049]

Shawn reminds me of Ted Bundy in that confession video

[@Sniper5354]

The defence had reversed the sequence of events, the so-called "coerced confession" happened BEFORE he went to the restroom.

[@Cor6196]

And yet, ONE person on the first jury believed the defense’s argument. In future, during voir dire, when attorneys ask prospective jurors questions to see if they can reach a fair verdict, the prosecution lawyers should add this one: Do you think that 2 plus 2 = 4 is a conspiracy theory?😮

[@jakeherter]

Thanks for uploading episodes with Maureen. I've watched her do this show literally my entire life and isn't on very much at all any more.

[@teddyjam8134]

She was an awesome 48 hours correspondent but she retired. Definitely one of my favorites.

[@jackyblevins8724]

I've been watching for over 20 years probably!! Believe I've saw every last one but not this one !! Most of time end up falling asleep My self.

[@jackyblevins8724]

@Hugh Jaanus lil insulting ,!!! That's ah matter of person's AGE !!!!

[@jackyblevins8724]

@Hugh Jaanus leave it Alone !!!

[@jakeherter]

@Hugh Jaanus I was born in 1987 the show has been on the air ever since I have conscious memory of watching TV.

[@Miss-Redbull]

Thnx for uploading the complete episode ❤

[@ms.chrisie8040]

What do you mean complete have they just been doing half espsoide?

[@BLUE_OCTOBER-TRIX]

@@ms.chrisie8040 Some are partial yes

[@jasoncombs3232]

My wife was best friends with Tim Parlins wife and I had the displeasure of hanging out with him on multiple occasions. I'll never forget when all this went down.

[@pk6810]

What did you think of him,? Just being in his company?

[@jasoncombs3232]

@@pk6810 the guy was very shifty. Told nothing but lies. Always trying to scheme up something. Lots of hair brained ideas. I only put up with him because of the relationship between our wife's.

[@pk6810]

@@jasoncombs3232 thanks for replying. He looked shifty as hell and an annoying face too.

[@annalieb2075]

How was his relationship with his wife as you witnessed it? Thank you for sharing!

[@jasoncombs3232]

@@annalieb2075 dysfunctional at best.

[@Crispy_Bee]

"Shawn Gant-Benalcazar" sounds like a made-up name from a Rick & Morty episode.

[@jeanP924]

What are the odds this neighbor just happened to record the killer go into the house of the victim? The saying God sees everything is true.

[@smalltowngirlbigcityheart3724]

There are no such thing as coincidences-

[@PaganPunk]

Are You calling That neighbour 'GOD' then???

[@PaganPunk]

@@smalltowngirlbigcityheart3724 REALLY??

[@jeanP924]

@@PaganPunk No I am not calling the neighbor God he is an angel. God is Devine and knows all sees all.

[@PaganPunk]

@@jeanP924 so why didn't he stop The Murders???

[@Dr.Gunsmith]

I bet he has other victims, can’t believe he just started killing that first time.

[@LectronCircuits]

Gruesome Death can happen to anybody at any time. Let's be careful out there! Audience wishes survivors all the best. Cheers!

[@jrambo7495]

2:56 this part of their theme song scares me, as it always sends chills and dread throughout my body. 😬

[@wizzardofpaws2420]

Buy an add-a-lock for your doors, even your bedroom door.

[@2anthro]

Buy a gun.

[@84americanwoman]

100% you have to

[@bullionmaster]

Women, don't live alone. Its not cool. You dont really know whose eyeing you...

[@MsAldil]

@@bullionmaster Where can a single woman live then?

[@sarahsimpkins1311]

@@bullionmaster women can live alone she gotta make sure she an gun and know how to use it. And have Camaras

[@AW-oz8ui]

It's not right that there's so much evil in this world RIP 🌹🌹❤️

[@sarannec1282]

P.S. His defense attorney is a depraved soul with no conscience 😳. He knows very very well his client was *NOT* coerced.🥺😑

[@meghancass3187]

Lawyers justify it all the time. In fact many prosecutors end up going into private defence practice for financial reasons later in their careers. I wouldn't be surprised if these prosecutors do the same. But I agree with you. I couldn't do it.

[@traditionalsoldier3639]

Every murderer gets a defense attorney

[@Holychickendinner]

​​@@traditionalsoldier3639Not every defense attorney is convinced their evil client is innocent. The disgusting ones are.

[@diannenaworensky6698]

Thank you 48hours for putting this full episode on

[@HP-cl5nu]

This guy gives of major Rodney Alcala vibes..

[@bullionmaster]

yes, i thought so too.

[@valariewillis6000]

I had someone come in my home, while I was showering - Psycho moment. Turns out was a lawn man at my golf course. Had been watching to see when my husband would leave/ crimes with NO reason are the scariest

[@seasonedbeefs]

Outrageous behaviour

[@obsidiansea]

Scary!

[@hanhkelley369]

He was inside your house? How could he have the key to open your door?

[@rachs57]

I've been watching 48 Hours for about a week. It's been cathartic for reasons I cannot explain...but I cannot understand how those amazing people involved, police and crew members are able to get up day after day and deal with humanity as it exists. G-d bless you all for what you do to try and keep us safe in the United States...I say that with gratitude and shame we all live this way.

[@theoryofpersonality1420]

There's no reason not to type God or say God. God is a title. Not a name. As in the first commandment 'put no god's before me' It's just a title. God almighty is what we say instead of using his name. One rabbi can cause so much confusion. Yet God is not the author of confusion. Don't let the blind lead you into the ditch. 🫂❤️

[@RR-hb7nj]

@@theoryofpersonality1420 That's really rude of you. I'd never tell another religious person how to observe a part of their faith.

[@admirallily]

My former boss was a cop before I worked with him. He said while a cop it became difficult to see any good in people. He was able to get some of that back when he left the force but he’s still highly suspicious after all the horrible things he saw “good” people do.

@@RR-hb7nj I surely would under certain circumstances. The commenter sounds more depressed than anything. If your faith says I'm an infidel and must die , then I would denounce you

[@DrLuke49]

Talk about the world's most unassuming serial killers since they look like casting rejects from that Billy Bob Thornton movie Bad Santa 🎅

[@michelleprice5097]

As a homecare nurse this is always a fear of mine.

[@emilyflotilla931]

I'm only up to the intro, and my jaw is on the floor. What are the odds of the guy with the night vision scope? Edit: Just saw a documentary about serial killers and how they team up on occasion. Creepy.

[@Sorrellis99]

Sad times where you can't be safe and let people work on your yard etc.

[@rolfbernserke4735]

It’s amazing how everyone killed on a 48 hrs episode is the most likable person in history

[@machetejoe6979]

Who was likable in this episode?

[@Ati0425]

I understand that defense lawyers should defend their clients, but how can you just use an excuse like “he was forced” to try to get a murderer like that out of paying for his crimes?

[@texastea5686]

I have to say, whoever created the intro music is a genius! So suspenseful.

[@cynthiaschmidt2726]

Born and raised in AuStin but left that cesspool as fast as I could, it’s not the place I grew up anymore. Very sad what happened to these people, even worse the murderers are such cowards they can’t admit the truth even after there is no chance they are getting out of prison.

[@SaltyPug]

Austin is a cesspool. It’s like the LA or NYC version but in Texas.

[@bobby_D]

Well that’s all of America. The Democrats and liberals have changed America for the worse and forever! The whole thing is falling apart.

[@tessaducek5601]

@@SaltyPug I think each state has one. I often wonder about crimes years ago. I learned as long as there are a congregation of people. There is always those who have to exploit and destroy what others build!

[@CoolForSale]

Every city changes…nothing remains the same forever…I lived in Austin for 5 years….I loved it! Such a fun city with nice people & great food….I left last year after the pandemic & exhausting the city experience…it definitely changed in the five years that I lived there…some for good but also for worse. Still a great city but could be 1000 times better.

[@2anthro]

Salty Pug: Hardly a cesspool. Everyone who wants to be, is employed. Those with the credentials and expertise are compensated at extraordinary rates, crime is low, houses are affordable. There is a very high QOL and the city is clean. Obviously, you've never lived in LA or NYC.

[@Malenassaura]

Shawn looks like he could be Ted Bundy's love child. It's impressive how much they look alike and talk very much alike.

[@Nonayabizness360]

I don’t know how anyone could have been a hold out on Gant’s conviction , he made my skin crawl from the first words out of his mouth. Some people are just not very bright.

[@bobdecarlo7778]

Now there's an understatement..

[@ethelann]

because they need enough evidence to convict a criminal, not because you think they are creepy

[@katofuntato466]

@@ethelann the evidence is he confessed ya 🤡

[@lovelyjanuary]

No offense to Ethel but with that comment she just got herself precipitously excused during any voir dire that might involve any serious decision making if it’s up to me lol.

[@Nonayabizness360]

@@lovelyjanuary . Usually they play the interview during the trial and he said everything they were talking about during his interview.

[@lemonhead162]

This case makes me think of that movie, "Let's Go To Prison" when John Lyshitski says, "Juries are made up of 12 people who are so dumb they couldn't even think up an excuse to get out of jury duty!"

[@ohhkayy0919]

Omg I've never seen that movie but that is SO TRUE 🤣

[@alysononoahu8702]

🇺🇸🇺🇸12 REAL AMERICAN PATRIOTS it's one of the few tasks with which our government needs help. 🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🐕

[@BLUE_OCTOBER-TRIX]

@@alysononoahu8702 No

[@obsidiansea]

@@alysononoahu8702 True.

[@VIRUS_DO_NOT_OPEN]

This reminds me of the 4 college students that were just murdered 😳

[@russelconor8704]

Me too. It goes to show it really is not that hard to stab others to death. Scary.

[@lisacranmer8005]

@@russelconor8704 that is what I said...easy to stab ANYONE and run.

[@seasonedbeefs]

Oooh can't wait to see the episode on this one

[@barbarabrooks4747]

Why in the world do they release career criminals directly into society? They need to put these people in supervised housing with career training for several years to make sure they don't commit more crimes. There could be apartments with house parents and meals together several times a week. Drug testing and mental health care should be part of the program. The people would pay rent according to their income. It's cheaper than having these guys reoffend.

[@TheLochs]

Why don't you write to your congressman.

[@Jin420]

Probation & Parole ....... Once you've done your time & paid your dues, then you're free to live your life. (In a nutshell.. plus US doesn't exactly believe in reform -- rather just pure incarceration & free prison labor. Ijs..)

[@RawOlympia]

why not just fry 'em ... tired of all the daycare programs for monsters.

[@scallopohare9431]

Why would they get better than people who work, lose a job through no fault of their own? Welfare recipients already get better than veterans, substance abusers get free rehab at working peoples' expense, over and over. I'd rather see chain gangs brought back. Let them do some labor.

[@gabrieleea2789]

Murderers can lie through their teeth when they're put on the stand,but neither can they hide or run with the Judgment of God.

[@friendsforfood96]

This dude: "I'm not a manipulator." *immediately manipulates like a pro*

[@bryancopca8480]

Just the way he walked you could tell it was him walking in the scope

[@frankiefernandez5252]

"He who finds a confessed killer innocent, must then provide housing for said killer " Sun Tzu

[@TheSybil47]

If these monsters saw the guy filming, he would've been dead, and we would never have seen that video.

[@anglophils645]

They just meant that considering her profession, she was not likely to have killed for personal reasons. They were trying to reason out a motive. The motive turned out to be that she was single, vulnerable, and owned jewelry. Just as the couple killed were elderly, vulnerable, and owned jewelry. Some people's professions do turn out to be the motive for their murders, such as when a judge or politician is killed.

[@meghancass3187]

Judges and politicians are almost never killed as a result of their professions although motive could certainly arise from it. Drug dealers, car thieves, prostitutes etc. Those are what police consider "high risk" lifestyles where motive would have a high chance of being work related. Choir director seems about as low risk as you could get. Unless you're screechy and off key a lot. That will get you killed pretty quick.

[@user-ys6sh1ws5r]

The perpetrator looks like a serial killer even at first sight. It's hideous and harrowing.

[@NightcoreNewbie]

I don't see how that first trial went to mistrial. He said things that only the killer would know like touching the jewelry boxes and the light switches which we all know now has blood on it. He unknowingly told the police the events of what happened without outright saying "I did it" until he slipped up in his story. Also, what looks like bloody fingers/palm print on the passenger seat where he said he sat in the car. Even if you dump stuff on the floor, you don't touch the seat like that unless you were in sitting position.

[@cherylmclaverty2182]

I wonder all the time while I’m out who is the bad person walking behind me it’s a very scary world.

[@pamelamorris3148]

And all the while, it's been you who people have to fear.

[@skibee420]

@@pamelamorris3148 like u know

[@bullionmaster]

As a woman, never ever walk/live alone. Dress decently, cover up as much as you can. Do not attract unnecessary attention to your body or beauty. Dress in black, loose clothes. You'll never know whose eyeing you. This is why you see muslim women dress in such a manner. It's a protection for them from harm. Women are precious in Islam. They're treasured like precious gems. When the sun sets, when the darkness of the evening starts to take over, stay in. Refrain from drinking, refrain from going to bars/nightclubs. Refrain from wearing provocatively. You're only inviting trouble to yourselves. This is the time the devils come out and spread out like wildfire into the darkness, causing as much havoc as possible. That is why most of the henious, vile, sick crimes are committed during the night. This is why you don't see the muslim women walking around in the streets at night, hanging out at bars or nightclubs until late or drinking. These things bring nothing but great harm. Whatever i've shared with you is from Islam. Islam was sent down by thy Lord to protect and preserve humanity from harm and destruction, if only people knew. There is wisdom behind the commandments of thy Lord, The Most High. Beware of the devils.

[@ann-mariepaliukenas19]

@@bullionmasterThat advice is no use.

[@chantelletrembath3345]

@@bullionmaster omg, that is sooo contradictory - if the lord keeps us safe, these monsters wouldn't even exist!

[@josephcumberbatch4248]

My deepest condolences goes out to the families who loss they're loved ones Soo sorry for what those two demons did. May they continue to RIP and rise in glory 🙏❤️🙏❤️🌹 nothing but love and prayers coming to all familiar from the Bahamas

[@WindDancer435]

That hideous green colored Toyota is a crime in and of itself!

[@levanthasis]

- Now I know from where all those horror-movies comes from. At least good detective-work and the court of which judges had balls to be HONEST, for a change. -

[@evecharlesworth8735]

What a cruel & diabolical world we live in!! RIP to all those beautiful souls tragically taken 💔

[@vyoufinder]

Finally a case where the killers get as close to what they deserve as they can get: life without parole. Good job.

[@etwo2352]

Killer

[@GaryDoyle-fd3cf]

Wtf has his IQ got to do with killing someone 😅 criminals HAVE ALL never been in trouble until they get CAUGHT?

[@harleygirl4life6]

It’s why as a woman who lives alone I keep a gun under the pillow next to mine. Anyone who breaks in at night? They will be the one not leaving alive. Not me. Guns are the great equalizer for women!!! We should all have one. I know my daughter always carries a gun & that gives me a sense of peace as far as her safety as well!!

[@memyselfandi1512]

Watching these shows gives me an even deeper respective for law enforcement

[@SoAnneDiary]

I Cant unsee Ted Bundy’s vibe from that man - their looks & body language the way he speak talk eerie & creepy

[@mandyadler4536]

Why weren't these subhumans given the pleasure of receiving the death penalty? Why do they get to experience life, which they viciously robbed their victims of?

[@danieldalton6544]

Yeah, it's not like Texas is a state without the death penalty. Good question.

[@yarclewinson]

The 30 year old serial killer has that Ted Bundy mentality. They look so innocent but try their best to cover up their dark side.

[@Candyman2889]

The get away driver for the bank robbery never steps foot in the bank. He’s still robbing the bank though

[@bettycastro835]

Defense are so EVIL innso many cases !

[@pamelafrye4667]

I pray 🙏 for BOTH families 👪 🙏 & all of the friends 🙏 that were affected by these horrible, senseless murders!!!!! It's so SAD & HEARTBREAKING!!!!! For the communities as well!!!! I also pray 🙏 that Kathy's 🙏 student 🙏 that is going 🙏 to NY to pursue her 🙏 dream of music KNOWS that Kathy's 🙏 spirit 🙏 WILL ALWAYS be around her & watching over her!!!!!! Along with BEING VERY PROUD OF HER!!!!! These 2 MONSTERS still DON'T realize OR fathom the 3 MOST WONDERFUL SOULS they TOOK AWAY from their loved ones, friends & communities!!!!!!!!! THEY SHOULD HAVE BEEN GIVEN THE DEATH PENALTY!!!!!!! IMHO....

[@tomorrowisanotherday12]

This Shawn Gant guy looked guilty right from the first word he uttered. Such a terrible actor. Couldn't even feign innocence. The way he asks, "who was murdered". Should have taken drama classes in the school he taught at.