2025 True Crime Stories | “48 Hours" Full Episodes
From 48 Hours
The story focuses on the 2002 double homicide of Mike Cisco and Karen Harkness, exploring the claims of their son Daniel Chandler, who insists on his mother Dana's innocence, while his daughter voices suspicions against her. It details the ongoing legal battles, including Dana's initial conviction for the murders, which was overturned due to prosecutorial misconduct, leading to a complex retrial with a hung jury.
Key Takeaways
- Chandler's third trial offers a masterclass in courtroom resilience—self-defense amid repeated legal rollercoasters.
- Accusations from your own daughter sting; family dynamics unravel in Chandler's twisted saga.
- Double murder, same defendant, three trials: justice system or deja vu? Kansas' legal maze continues.
- Ex-spouses and deadly endings: Chandler case shows love—and hatred—casts a long, dark shadow.
- Amidst murder trials, love and tragedy echo: Chandler's saga blends casino nights with courtroom fights.
Who is mentioned in this episode?
22 people come up, including Brandon Hullbrook, Zachary Leonard, Joseph Shamansky.
- Brandon Hullbrook (Person)
- Zachary Leonard (Person)
- Joseph Shamansky (Person)
- Cece Openowski (Person)
- Captain Tony Lair (Person)
- Ted Shamansky (Person)
- Stacy Schlimmer (Person)
- Alton McDougall (Person)
- Patty Williams (Person)
- Dustin (Person)
- Don Leman (Person)
- Charles Kit (Person)
- Kevin Courtright (Person)
- Brendan Callahan (Person)
- Jeff Bailey (Person)
- Zachary (Person)
- Mary Shamansky (Person)
- Sarah Walmer (Person)
- Andrea Alcal (Person)
- Charles Kitt (Person)
Mentioned in this episode
- Hudson Falls, New York (Location)
- Topeka (Location)
- 48 Hours (Company)
- Kansas Supreme Court (Company)
- Alcoholics Anonymous (AA) (Company)
- prosecutorial misconduct (Concept)
- Shawnee County (Location)
- Chittenango, New York (Location)
- Newport, Pennsylvania (Location)
- Wamego, Kansas (Location)
- Hudson Falls (Location)
- Chittenango Police (Company)
- Calvert County, Maryland (Location)
- WaKeeney (Location)
- Calvert County (Location)
- Mifflin County, Pennsylvania (Location)
- New Swamp Road (Location)
- Champlain Lock Canal (Location)