48 Hours S38E21 — The Hit-and-Run Homicide of Davis McClendon

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48 Hours•Season 38•Episode 21

The Hit-and-Run Homicide of Davis McClendon

7.4/10 · 23 votesMar 1, 202543 min

Ranked #3 of 31 in Season 38•+0.3 vs season avg

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.

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Episode Summary

"The Hit-and-Run Homicide of Davis McClendon" is episode 21 of 48 Hours season 38. It scored 7.4/10 from 23 votes, ranking #3 of 31 episodes this season (season average 7.1). It aired on March 1, 2025.

Next: E22 · Cati Blauvelt: Death of a Soldier's Wife Best of Season 38