7 most iconic Erin Moriarty episodes on 48 Hours we have seen so far

Erin Moriarty investigating Michelle Carter
Erin Moriarty investigating Michelle Carter's case in 48 Hours | Image via ABC

Erin Moriarty has reported numerous strong stories on 48 Hours. Her performances are about crime, family life, and justice. People's perceptions are complicated because of all these stories, from sleepwalking murder to cyberbullying. The plots are diverse, but they are all touching and intellectual. Erin conducts interviews with families, police officers, and professionals to determine the truth.

Viewers were prompted by these shows to reflect on memory, trust, and the role of the media in promoting justice. Among her most memorable research projects, seven are highlighted below. They are clutched, lamentable and even appalling. They are all very impressive and ask questions that stick with your mind.

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The list of the 7 most iconic Erin Moriarty episodes on 48 Hours we have seen so far is discussed below:

7. The Perfect Family (Season 26, Episode 13)

Erin Moriarty in 48 Hours | Image via CBS
Erin Moriarty in 48 Hours | Image via CBS

The case involving a picture-perfect family with numerous sinister secrets is revealed in episode 13 of the 26th season of the television series 48 Hours. Erin Moriarty is on the case when police discover a murder in a house where it would appear that the members of this family will do almost anything to protect each other and avoid the truth. Erin interviews neighbours, police, and family friends to find problems lurking beneath the surface.

It is a story of suffering and rage within a family that no one can perceive. The harm of written words and the trust problems when human beings are close to one another. This show will make viewers question how well they know their families and what secrets they conceal behind closed doors.


6. Death by Text (Season 30, Episode 54)

Michelle Carter in Season 30, Episode 54 of 48 Hours | Image via CBS
Michelle Carter in Season 30, Episode 54 of 48 Hours | Image via CBS

The terrible story of Michelle Carter, a struggling girl, and her boyfriend is told in 48 Hours, Season 30, episode 54. Michelle had numerous text messages that suggested her boyfriend take his life. The boyfriend did took her suggestion and committed suicide. Erin Moriarty interviews friends, relatives, and specialists as she looks into the evidence to determine what has transpired.

The case was about how hurtful words can be, more so through text messaging. Now it raises questions about responsibility and social media. The episode shows viewers about the dangers of computer communication and how digital words can have major implications in real life.


5. The Game Show and the Murder (Season 36, Episode 4)

Moment from Season 36, Episode 4 of 48 Hours | Image via Paramount+
Moment from Season 36, Episode 4 of 48 Hours | Image via Paramount+

The case that is discussed in season 36, episode 4 of 48 Hours, deals with the horrifying murder of Becky Bliefnick in her house after she was shot several times. Tim, her husband, becomes the primary suspect. Erin Moriarty analyzes the case and uses interviews with witnesses, police officers and family members. Tim says that he is not guilty, but facts say otherwise.

The episode tells the tale of betrayal and disguised violence in a marriage that otherwise appears to be rather ordinary. The show explores how trust can break, leading to terrible outcomes. This sophisticated in-home crime investigation demonstrated how difficult it is to uncover the complete truth in cases involving numerous lies.


4. The Strange Case of Kurt Sonnenfeld (Season 29, Episode 9)

The buried truth shown in Season 29 Episode 9 of 48 Hours | Image via CBS
The buried truth shown in Season 29 Episode 9 of 48 Hours | Image via CBS

In episode 9 of the second season of 48 Hours, a woman named Nancy was murdered and her husband, Kurt, is told that it was murder, which is what the police suspect. Yet, Kurt insists that it was suicide. Kurt then escapes to Argentina, saying that he is on the run since he harbours information on 9/11, and he can no longer contain it.

To investigate these unaccounted bizarre realities, Erin Moriarty goes to Argentina. Mixing crime, mystery, and politics, this story asks the viewers to question what is true and what is kept secret by more powerful forces. The episode is intriguing with its strange facts and profound questions of justice and the truth it throws forward.


3. Reality Kills (Season 31, Episode 8)

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48 Hours | Image via Plex

Season 31, Episode 8 of 48 Hours shows the case of a r*pe and shooting death investigated by a detective in Atlanta. A reality TV camera accompanies her during the investigation of the case. Erin Moriarty examines whether the cameras impacted the detective's performance. This episode raises important questions about how cameras impact police work and justice.

Cameras capture the various behaviours people exhibit when they are aware that cameras are present. Instead of pursuing actual justice, this detective was selected based on how it would appear on television. This brings in the perspective that the power of the media was used to influence an investigation and the truth.


2. Moment of Truth (Season 30, Episode 2)

48 Hours Season 30 | Image via Prime Video
48 Hours Season 30 | Image via Prime Video

In 48 Hours Season 30, episode 2, a daughter heard the last words of her dying father, who used to be a former police officer and bodyguard to film stars including Angelina Jolie and Brad Pitt. Erin Moriarty checks the possibility of her daughter contributing to proving that someone killed her father.

It is a story about a woman, Virginia Vertetis, who was suspected of murder using the key testimonies of the daughter of the victim. It is not just concerning how a single word or memory of a member of the family may lead to justice, but the fact that the murder cases can be so intricate and how significant it is to have good witnesses who can assist the police in resolving a murder.


1. The Boy who Killed his Twin (Season 38, Episode 2)

The twins in Season 38, Episode 2 of 48 Hours | Image via CBS
The twins in Season 38, Episode 2 of 48 Hours | Image via CBS

The case concerns Benjamin Elliott, who stabbed his twin sister in the back in Season 38, Episode 2 of the television series 48 Hours. His relatives say that he was sleepwalking during the crime. Erin Moriarty explores this strange case and the defence side founding its claim of sleepwalking. The episode shows when Benjamin is interrogated, where he looks calm but perplexed by what has happened.

Medical professionals and psychologists debate whether an individual can commit murder when he is asleep. No motive for the crime can be seen, which makes it even more problematic. Erin talks with family members, lawyers, and prosecutors to come to an understanding of this tragedy. The episode puts into doubt one's actions while sleepwalking and the accountability of a person regarding what takes place when a person is asleep.


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Edited by Ayesha Mendonca