Did a Texas man genuinely forget the night of his ex-girlfriend’s death, or is he faking amnesia to cover up a crime? CBS’s 48 Hours tackles the perplexing case of Livye Lewis, found shot to death in her car on Halloween night 2020 in Hemphill, Texas. Her ex-boyfriend, Matthew Edgar, discovered near the scene, bloodied and disoriented, claimed a complete blackout. Now, viewers get to judge for themselves.
Sheriff’s investigator J.P. MacDonough wasn’t buying Edgar’s story. He saw a killer, not a man suffering from a sudden memory lapse, and promptly arrested Edgar for murder. But Edgar’s friend, Shaun Dunn, insists on his innocence, adding another twist to this already tangled tale. Where’s the truth buried in this small Texas town? 48 Hours aims to unearth it.
The upcoming episode, “The Blackout Murder of Livye Lewis,” features bodycam footage of Edgar in the immediate aftermath of the shooting. His disoriented state is on full display, leaving room for both reasonable doubt and deep suspicion. The central question lingers: was Edgar’s memory loss genuine or a conveniently timed performance? 48 Hours also hints at the potential involvement of another person close to Edgar, muddying the waters even further. Correspondent Peter Van Sant guides viewers through the investigation, sifting through the conflicting accounts and searching for clarity amidst the chaos.
“The Blackout Murder of Livye Lewis” airs Saturday, January 4, 2025, at 10:00 PM, ET/PT on CBS. Streaming is available on Paramount+.
