The First 48: Room Full of Lies: Tracked (A&E, Friday, January 31, 2025)

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A&E’s The First 48 has a way of turning the mundane into the morbid. This week, a seemingly ordinary front porch becomes a crime scene. In “Tracked,” the Gwinnett County Homicide unit investigates the murder of a father of three. As the detectives dig deeper, they uncover a family secret that throws suspicion on those closest to the victim.

This “enhanced” episode offers additional footage and a deeper dive into the investigation. For true crime aficionados, the draw of The First 48 lies in its unvarnished look at the crucial initial hours of a homicide investigation. The ticking clock adds a palpable tension, a race against time that often determines whether justice will be served. While the format can feel repetitive at times, the rawness of the investigations and the weight of the detectives’ work keep the show grounded, even compelling.

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“Tracked” airs Friday, January 31st at 8:00 PM on A&E.

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