This Saturday, 48 HOURS takes viewers to Beaumont, Texas, to examine the chilling murder of schoolteacher Mary Catherine Edwards and the decades-long investigation that finally brought her killer to justice. CBS News correspondent Natalie Morales reports on the case that haunted local police for over 25 years in “Tracking the Killer of Mary Catherine Edwards.”
In 1995, Edwards was found murdered in her home, a crime that shocked the community. The crime scene, described by Texas Ranger Brandon Bess as “unusual,” revealed a particularly disturbing tableau: Edwards was found over the bathtub, handcuffed behind her back.
The case remained cold for years, leaving family and friends with unanswered questions and a gnawing sense of injustice. However, thanks to advances in forensic science and the relentless efforts of investigators, a startling connection finally emerged: Edwards had been a bridesmaid at her killer’s wedding.
Morales guides viewers through the twists and turns of the investigation, highlighting the determination and meticulous police work that ultimately led to a resolution in the case. The episode will provide a compelling look at how even the coldest of cases can be cracked with persistence and the innovative application of forensic techniques.
Following the Edwards investigation, at 9:00 PM, ET/PT, 48 HOURS revisits one of the nation’s most notorious serial killers in an encore presentation of “Rodney Alcala: The Killing Game,” reported by Peter Van Sant.
48 HOURS: “Tracking the Killer of Mary Catherine Edwards” airs Saturday, Nov. 9 (10:00-11:00 PM, ET/PT) on the CBS Television Network and streams on Paramount+. “Rodney Alcala: The Killing Game” airs at 9:00 PM, ET/PT. The show is produced by CBS News. Executive producers are Judy Tygard and Nancy Kramer.
