The CBS news program 48 Hours presents an encore of “Blood in the Sand,” an episode that explores the shocking murders of two teenage girls, six years apart, on the same California beach. The residents of San Diego were left reeling, not only by the crimes themselves but also by the possibility of a serial killer targeting young women.
The episode examines the incredible similarities between the two cases and the new DNA technology that played a crucial role in the investigations. However, what investigators uncover decades later leads them down an even more unexpected path as they find themselves investigating one of their own.
“Blood in the Sand” explores the murders of the two teenage girls, the impact of the crimes on the community, and the twists and turns of the investigations. The episode also highlights the role of DNA evidence and how it can lead to breakthroughs in cold cases.
48 Hours: Blood in the Sand airs Saturday, July 6, 2024, at 10:00 PM, ET/PT, on CBS, and streams on Paramount+.
