48 Hours S36E18 — The Brighton Ax Murder

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48 Hours•Season 36•Episode 18

The Brighton Ax Murder

7.3/10 · 11 votesFeb 25, 202343 min

Ranked #13 of 29 in Season 36•matches the season avg

A young mother is killed in her bed, her toddler unharmed. Unsolved for 40 years, how the unusual crime scene helped close the case. "48 Hours" correspondent Erin Moriarty reports.

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Episode Summary

"The Brighton Ax Murder" is episode 18 of 48 Hours season 36. It scored 7.3/10 from 11 votes, ranking #13 of 29 episodes this season (season average 7.3). It aired on February 25, 2023.

Next: E19 · The Trial of Alex Murdaugh Best of Season 36