48 Hours Tonight: “The Footprint” May 17 2025
This Saturday, May 17, 2025, at 10:00 PM ET/PT, 48 Hours presents “The Footprint”, a gripping investigation into the 1993 murder of 35-year-old Jeanie Childs in Minneapolis, Minnesota. Correspondent Erin Moriarty reports on a cold case that baffled investigators for decades until one crucial clue—bloody bare footprints—led to a breakthrough and, ultimately, justice.
Jeanie Childs was found murdered in her apartment, her socks still on her feet, with bloody footprints left at the crime scene. With no fingerprints or DNA match, the case went cold for years. However, when the case was re-opened, investigators revisited the significance of those footprints, which had long been dismissed as a minor clue. It was this small but vital piece of evidence that helped uncover the identity of the killer.
This 48 Hours episode dives deep into the investigation, featuring interviews with key figures involved in the case, including Jeanie’s family members, forensic scientists, and law enforcement experts. Betty Eakman, Jeanie’s mother, and Cindy Blumer, her sister, share their emotional journey through the decades-long search for answers. Experts such as Bart Epstein, a retired forensic scientist, and Andrea Feia, a forensic scientist with the Minnesota Bureau of Criminal Apprehension, explain how advances in forensic science helped bring the case to a close.
With a chilling story and fascinating insights into the science behind solving cold cases, “The Footprint” is a must-watch for fans of true crime and justice. Tune in to 48 Hours on May 17, 2025, at 10:00 PM ET/PT for this haunting and powerful investigation.
48 Hours Tonight: “Fatal First Date” May 17 2025
This Sunday, May 17, 2025, at 9:00 PM ET/PT, 48 Hours airs an encore episode of “Fatal First Date”, a harrowing tale of a couple’s first date that ended in tragedy. Correspondent Erin Moriarty reports on the chilling events that unfolded in Farmersville, Illinois, on the night before Thanksgiving 2021, when Chris Smith and Leslie Reeves met for the first time and were ambushed by a shooter.
What began as a normal date night quickly turned into a nightmare when an intruder entered Smith’s home after 1:00 AM. Reeves was tragically shot and killed, while Smith, who was shot in the head, barely survived. The scene was horrific: Smith was found in a blood-soaked kitchen, and Reeves was discovered lifeless in the living room. Investigators were initially baffled, finding no weapon in the house, and concluded that an intruder must have been involved.
As Smith was placed in a medically induced coma and unable to remember anything about the attack, detectives focused their investigation on the possibility that Reeves’ ex-boyfriend, Robert Tarr, may have followed her that night and entered Smith’s home. After months of probing, authorities eventually convicted Tarr of Reeves’ murder and Smith’s attempted murder.
In “Fatal First Date”, 48 Hours takes viewers through the terrifying events of that night, including exclusive interviews with Smith, who continues to struggle with the trauma of not remembering what happened. The episode also features a rare interview with Tarr, who maintains his innocence despite his conviction.
Tune in for this gripping 48 Hours episode, which pieces together a tragic and puzzling case of love, betrayal, and violence. You won’t want to miss this powerful report on the terrifying events that forever changed two lives. The episode airs on CBS and will be available for streaming on Paramount+ the following day.
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