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The First 48•Season 17•Episode 8

Cruel Summer

7.6/10 · 22 votesJan 4, 201845 min

Ranked #18 of 28 in Season 17•−0.1 vs season avg

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Gunmen open fire on a porch, shooting four children and three adults; a police detective turns to the New Orleans community for help in solving the case.

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Dion Graham

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Episode Summary

"Cruel Summer" is episode 8 of The First 48 season 17. It scored 7.6/10 from 22 votes, ranking #18 of 28 episodes this season (season average 7.7). It aired on January 4, 2018.

Next: E9 · Rearview Killer & Point BlankBest of Season 17