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EPISODE · Dec 18, 2025 · 38 MIN

Murder in Las Vegas

from 48 Hours · host CBS News

On December 18, 1994, a wealthy real-estate developer mysteriously disappeared from his home in Las Vegas. A month later, the charred remains of his decapitated body were found. Authorities suspected his wife, Margaret Rudin, but she fled to Mexico before they could arrest her. “48 Hours" Correspondent Harold Dow reports. This classic "48 Hours" episode last aired on 6/3/2002. Watch all-new episodes of “48 Hours” on Saturdays, and stream on demand on Paramount+.

On December 18, 1994, a wealthy real-estate developer mysteriously disappeared from his home in Las Vegas. A month later, the charred remains of his decapitated body were found. Authorities suspected his wife, Margaret Rudin, but she fled to Mexico before they could arrest her. “48 Hours" Correspondent Harold Dow reports. This classic "48 Hours" episode last aired on 6/3/2002. Watch all-new episodes of “48 Hours” on Saturdays, and stream on demand on Paramount+.

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On December 18, 1994, a wealthy real-estate developer mysteriously disappeared from his home in Las Vegas. A month later, the charred remains of his decapitated body were found. Authorities suspected his wife, Margaret Rudin, but she fled to Mexico...

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