A Crime Before Christmas
from 48 Hours Hosted by CBS News
On December 22, 1990, sisters Linae and Tricia Tiede were held hostage by two men when their family was spending Christmas at their Utah cabin. Their mother, father, and grandmother were shot and the two men planned to burn the house down. The sisters owe their survival to their heroic father, Rolf. This classic "48 Hours" episode last aired on 3/9/2013. Watch all-new episodes of “48 Hours” on Saturdays, and stream on demand on Paramount+.
Embed this episode
No transcript yet.
Frequently asked questions
How long is this episode of 48 Hours?
This episode is 39 minutes long.
When was this 48 Hours episode published?
This episode was published on December 22, 2025.
Can I download this 48 Hours episode?
Yes. Use the download control on the episode player to save the publisher-provided media file.