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February 06, 2026 / 01:31

This episode of 48 Hours covers a 30-year-old cold case involving Joanna Hunter's death, the investigation into her murder, and the impact on her family. Key discussions include the nature of evil, the challenges of solving cold cases, and the emotional toll on victims' families.

Matly Morales interviews individuals connected to the case, highlighting the community's shock and the relentless pursuit of justice for Joanna. The episode features insights from law enforcement about the transition from an accident scene to a crime scene.

The narrative emphasizes the feelings of injustice experienced by Joanna's family and their determination to seek closure. The episode also touches on the complexities of human behavior and the unpredictability of individuals.

TLDR

A cold case investigation reveals the emotional struggle for justice in Joanna Hunter's murder.

Episode

1:31
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We don't [music] want to accept that there's evil that walks amongst us, but it does.
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>> You know how when you meet somebody, you can't put your finger on it, but something's not right.
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>> You never know what anybody is capable of. >> I am a serial killer who's only killed
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once. >> Did you think [music] when this goes public, this town's going to be shocked?
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>> Absolutely. When you're dealing with a 30-year-old cold case, it seems like there's not a
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lot of hope. >> We knew there was a [music] monster out there and we were going to find him and
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get him. >> Look at him just coming around the corner like that. >> We started tracking the area.
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>> When did this accident scene become a crime scene? >> Police. >> You called him a lying liar who lies
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about lying. >> Do you know why we're stopping you today? What makes you so sure that you
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stabbed your sister while you were sleepwalking? >> I never got a chance to see her one last
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time. >> Such an injustice. [music] I can't believe they did this to her. No matter how hard it gets, never give up.
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>> I'm Matly Morales with 48 Hours. Did you have anything to do with Joanna [music]
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Hunter's death? >> This is a family that just wants justice.

Badges

This episode stands out for the following:

  • 80
    Most heartbreaking
  • 70
    Most shocking
  • 65
    Most intense
  • 60
    Most emotional

Episode Highlights

  • The Hidden Evil
    There's evil that walks amongst us, and we often refuse to accept it.
    “There's evil that walks amongst us, but it does.”
    @ 00m 03s
    February 06, 2026
  • A Cold Case
    Dealing with a 30-year-old cold case seems hopeless, yet the search continues.
    “When you're dealing with a 30-year-old cold case, it seems like there's not a lot of hope.”
    @ 00m 30s
    February 06, 2026
  • Seeking Justice
    A family desperately seeks justice for their loved one, Joanna Hunter.
    “This is a family that just wants justice.”
    @ 01m 23s
    February 06, 2026

Episode Quotes

  • You never know what anybody is capable of.
    "48 Hours:" As real as true crime gets. Watch our latest trailer.
  • No matter how hard it gets, never give up.
    "48 Hours:" As real as true crime gets. Watch our latest trailer.

Key Moments

  • Evil Among Us00:03
  • Cold Case00:30
  • Desperate Family01:23