After the First 48 is an American

United States

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 documentary television series that airs on A&E

A&E Network

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. It is the companion series of The First 48

The First 48

The First 48 is an American documentary television series that airs on A&E. Filmed in various cities in the United States, the series offers an insider's look at the real-life world of homicide investigators...

. While the original series deals with the steps taken to discover, locate, and apprehend

Arrest

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 the person or persons involved in a homicide

Homicide

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, After the First 48 continues by shedding light on the judicial aspects of the case including the verdict

Verdict

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 and sentencing

Sentence (law)

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 from the trial along with behind the scenes interviews with detectives, prosecutors, defense attorneys and family members of the victim.

Season one episodes

• "01 - At Close Range" / "Murder on the Interstate"
• "02 - Fool for Love" / "Crash"
• "03 - Blindsided" / "Killing Spree"
• "04 - Silenced" / "Downstream Drifter"
• "05 - Ashes and Snow" / "Backyard Murder"
• "06 - Blackout"
• "07 - Burden of Proof" / "Last Ride"
• "08 - Bait and Switch"
• "09 - Gun Play" / "Motel No-Tell"
• "10 - Disappeared" / "Red Handed"
• "11 - The Boogeyman"
• "12 - Bail Out"
• "13 - Letters of Intent" / "Family Friend"
• "14 - The Good Book"
• "15 - Innocent Lost"
• "16 - Drama at the Classic" / "50G Murder"
• "17 - Last Fare"
• "18 - Return to Sender/Left Behind"
• "19 - Lester Street"
• "20 - Signs of Violence"

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