CBS’s 48 Hours returns this Saturday with a chilling look at a custody battle turned deadly. “The Plot to Eliminate Alyssa Burkett” unravels the mystery surrounding the tragic murder., a Texas mother whose life was cut short amidst a contentious custody dispute.
Burkett’s murder on October 2, 2020, in Carrollton, Texas, immediately drew suspicion towards the father of her daughter, Andrew Beard. Burkett’s mother, Teresa Collard, had voiced her daughter’s concerns to police, making Beard an obvious person of interest. But 48 Hours takes us beyond the surface, revealing a deeper, more disturbing narrative. The investigation eventually shifted focus to Beard’s fiancée, Holly Elkins, painting a picture of a calculated plot allegedly orchestrated by her.
Correspondent Peter Van Sant leads the charge, piecing together the puzzle with his signature blend of meticulous reporting and sharp analysis. Viewers can expect compelling interviews with key law enforcement figures, including Carrollton Police detective Jeremy Chevallier, offering insight into the investigation. 48 Hours examines the evidence implicating Elkins, exploring the motives and the chilling details of the alleged conspiracy against Alyssa Burkett.
Don’t miss 48 Hours: The Plot to Eliminate Alyssa Burkett, airing Saturday, November 16, 2024, at 10:00 PM ET/PT on CBS. Leading into the main event, CBS will re-air “48 Hours: The Suspicious Death of Megan Parra” at 9:00 PM ET/PT.
