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EPISODE · Sep 17, 2025 · 40 MIN

A Deadly Attraction

from 48 Hours · host CBS News

In June 2009, Joanne Witt was stabbed to death while sleeping in her California home. Prior to her death, Joanne had confronted her 14-year-old daughter about her 19-year-old  boyfriend. Authorities believed that the teenage couple plotted to kill Joanne because she tried to end their relationship. “48 Hours" Correspondent Richard Schlesinger reports. This classic "48 Hours" episode last aired on 6/8/2013. Watch all-new episodes of “48 Hours” on Saturdays, and stream on demand on Paramount+.

In June 2009, Joanne Witt was stabbed to death while sleeping in her California home. Prior to her death, Joanne had confronted her 14-year-old daughter about her 19-year-old  boyfriend. Authorities believed that the teenage couple plotted to kill Joanne because she tried to end their relationship. “48 Hours" Correspondent Richard Schlesinger reports. This classic "48 Hours" episode last aired on 6/8/2013. Watch all-new episodes of “48 Hours” on Saturdays, and stream on demand on Paramount+.

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