My Life of Crime with Erin Moriarty

My Life of Crime with Erin Moriarty

“48 Hours” correspondent Erin Moriarty takes you inside true-crime investigations like no one else, taking on killers and those accused of crimes. This season she delves into the labyrinth of crime within families and the secrets that kept them together or tore them apart. Moriarty brings almost three decades of experience as a lawyer and reporter involved in murder cases — she brushes past the speculation to the evidence and talks to the people directly involved, including investigators and the families of victims. Follow along Erin's journey as she goes beyond the scene of each crime, behind prison walls, and into the killers' inner thoughts. It’s all on this season of “My Life of Crime”.

Episodes

October 8, 2025 35 mins
Claudia and Chip's family hopes to move forward with their lives, but they're traumatized again when they see Daniel Marsh appear in a video claiming that he is a changed man. On top of that, new state laws intended to provide justice for juvenile offenders also mean that Daniel may get a chance at early release. Can a killer like Daniel Marsh be rehabilitated? And how can the family of Claudia Maupin and Chip Northup find peace? ...
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Was Daniel Marsh a depraved psychopath without a conscience, or was he not in his right mind when he murdered Claudia Maupin and Chip Northup? As Daniel Marsh is tried as an adult, his defense team makes the case he was legally insane when stabbing the sleeping victims. Could his medications be responsible for his actions? But the prosecution argues Daniel knew exactly what he was doing and would have harmed others had he not been ...
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The police and the FBI finally meet Daniel Marsh face-to-face. While they have some evidence, they need Daniel to admit to killing Claudia Maupin and Chip Northup. During an hours-long interview, FBI special Agent Chris Campion builds a rapport with Daniel, who describes his troubled childhood, a fascination with violence and a history of self-harm. It all leads to a chilling confession. Get early, ad-free access to episodes of Fi...
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Two months after the murders, a teenage tipster calls police with intimate knowledge of the crime and shocking details about who was responsible. But how did this high schooler know so much information, and why didn't he report it earlier? Get early, ad-free access to episodes of Fifteen: Inside the Daniel Marsh Murders by subscribing to 48 Hours+ on Apple Podcasts. The series is widely available everywhere else you get your podca...
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Without any real leads, the police start to look close to home, questioning Chip and Claudia's own family members. The family cooperates, but as suspicion falls on Chip's son and grandsons, the investigative ordeal becomes another nightmare for the family, as the actual murderer roams free. Get early, ad-free access to episodes of Fifteen: Inside the Daniel Marsh Murders by subscribing to 48 Hours+ on Apple Podcasts. The series is...
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When Claudia Maupin moved to Davis, California, she's determined to find the man of her dreams. Sure enough, she falls in love with and marries Chip Northup, and together they merge their families. Life seemed happy and safe, full of love. So when the couple does not show up at church one morning, their family is worried. But they never expect that Chip and Claudia had been the victims of a double homicide inside their home. Get ...
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Join 48 Hours correspondent Erin Moriarty for her riveting new podcast series "Fifteen: Inside the Daniel Marsh Murders". When beloved couple Claudia Maupin and Chip Northup are brutally murdered while sleeping in the peaceful college community of Davis, California, police are left with more questions than answers. With no evidence, weapon or motive, authorities struggle to track down the killer. Who would commit such a heinous cri...
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On a pitch-dark night in April 1989, a young man named Chip Flynn was shot in a Florida orange grove. His ex-girlfriend Kim was the only surviving witness and claimed a Black man had robbed, kidnapped, and killed Chip. A year later, Crosley Green was sentenced to death by an all-white jury for Flynn's murder—a crime Green insists he didn’t commit. "48 Hours" correspondent Erin Moriarty has followed this controversial case for 25 ye...
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December 20, 2023 29 mins
When Marty Tankleff was convicted for murdering his parents in 1990, some people still had their doubts about his guilt, including Jay Salpeter, a retired detective turned private investigator. Jay found a new witness who claimed he was the getaway driver for two hitmen who had been hired to murder the Tankleffs. After nearly two decades behind bars, Marty finally got another shot at freedom. In this season finale, Erin Moriarty an...
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December 13, 2023 27 mins
On September 6, 1988, a wealthy couple, Seymour and Arlene Tankleff, were brutally attacked and killed in their home on Long Island, New York. The main suspect was their 17-year-old son, Marty, who was the sole survivor in the house. Detective James McCready was convinced Marty was to blame and prepared a written statement for him to admit he killed his parents. But the physical evidence at the crime scene didn't match the murder w...
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December 6, 2023 29 mins
A retired attorney in California revolutionized the field of crime fighting — all from her home. Barbara Rae-Venter identified the notorious Golden State Killer as Joseph James DeAngelo thanks to investigative genetic genealogy, a technique using DNA to build the family tree of the killer. Barbara recalls how a hobby turned into an unexpected career and how her work has been able to help other cold case victims finally find justice...
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November 29, 2023 32 mins
Jim Krauseneck's first wife, Cathy, was found dead in 1982 with an ax in her head. 40 years later, Jim was accused of her murder. One of the coldest cases in the country to go on trial took decades to solve... and tore apart a family. Erin Moriarty goes behind-the-scenes of Jim's trial, from Dr. Michael Baden's opinion on the estimated time of death to fourth wife Sharon Krauseneck's steadfast faith in her husband. Eventually, Jim'...
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November 22, 2023 32 mins
Sometimes the person you love isn't who you think they are. Sharon Krauseneck says she and her husband Jim were happily married. But in 2016, to Sharon's surprise, her husband's alleged dark past caught up to him. In 1982, Jim's first wife, Cathy, was murdered with an ax lodged in her head. The case went cold until a well-known forensic pathologist shed new light on crucial evidence 34 years later. Erin takes you deeper into the "4...
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November 15, 2023 30 mins
On September 13th, 2006, a woman's body was found floating in Newport Beach Harbor in California. It was 56-year-old Barbara Mullenix, who had been stabbed more than 50 times--a sign detectives said meant she likely knew her killer. Detectives at first looked at her ex-husband Bruce, but soon moved their focus to her daughter Rachael and her boyfriend Ian Allen, as the evidence led investigators to an unthinkable conclusion. Erin t...
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November 8, 2023 34 mins
In 2021, Wisconsin native Chandler Halderson reported that his parents, Bart and Krista, went missing after the July 4th holiday weekend. A week later, authorities found their dismembered remains, and information from his girlfriend's Snapchat account linked Chandler's location to one of the murders. But why would a son be driven to such lengths to kill his parents? Erin Moriarty dives into the secrets Chandler was hiding leading u...
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November 1, 2023 32 mins
How far are some people willing to go to keep a secret? In 2021, Chandler Halderson told police that his parents, Bart and Krista, were missing after a trip to their family cabin north of Windsor, Wisconsin for the Fourth of July holiday weekend. But Chandler became a prime suspect after lying about his activities in the days leading up to the holiday. Police then got a final break in the case from Chandler's girlfriend, whose acco...
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In November 2012, Daniel DeWild was on trial for murdering his ex-wife, Heather. With the help of his twin brother, David DeWild, they thought they could commit the perfect crime if they kept their mouths shut. But what happens when one twin turns on the other? Who will the jury believe? Erin continues the investigation and examines the research that went into Heather’s homicide, a torn jury’s considerations, and defense attorney T...
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In July of 2003, 30-year-old Heather DeWild vanished after visiting her soon-to-be ex-husband Daniel DeWild's home. From the beginning, Heather's family suspected Daniel of harming her, especially when they learned he was angry about having to pay child support for his and Heather's two children. Investigators soon focused not only on Daniel, but also his identical twin brother, David. While Daniel was not forthcoming, investigator...
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"48 Hours'' correspondent Erin Moriarty is exploring some of the most baffling crimes: those that occur within families. From a teenager convicted of murdering her own mother, to a husband who said he discovered his wife with an ax in her head, Erin is taking a closer look at the secrets that can tear families apart. Follow along Erin's journey as she delves deeper into each case, and sometimes, even into the killers' inner thought...
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July 19, 2023 20 mins
Senior Judge Paul Summers makes an extraordinary move that no one sees coming. Shortly after, Summers sits down with us to explain the rationale for his decision. Several jurors also discuss their perspectives on the trial and how it all ended. Join 48 Hours’ correspondent Erin Moriarty as she revisits the murder investigation of Raynella Leath. Don't let ads get in the way of the investigation. Listen to 48 Hours podcasts ad-free ...
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