48 Hours S36E12 — The Tree that Helped Solve a Murder

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48 Hours•Season 36•Episode 12

The Tree that Helped Solve a Murder

6.8/10 · 24 votesDec 10, 202243 min

Ranked #28 of 29 in Season 36•−0.5 vs season avg

When a young mother disappears, DNA from a tree helps lead to her killer. "48 Hours" correspondent Peter Van Sant reports.

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Episode Summary

"The Tree that Helped Solve a Murder" is episode 12 of 48 Hours season 36. It scored 6.8/10 from 24 votes, ranking #28 of 29 episodes this season (season average 7.3). It aired on December 10, 2022.

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