48 Hours “The Dexter Killer” August 17 2024 Recap & Preview

On August 17, 2024, “48 Hours” will revisit the case of Mark Twitchell in an encore presentation of “The Dexter Killer,” airing at 9:00 PM ET/PT on CBS and streaming on Paramount+.

The episode provides a rare glimpse into Twitchell’s psyche more than a decade after his conviction for the murder of Johnny Altinger. Prosecutors described how Twitchell lured Altinger into a garage, where he was subsequently stabbed and dismembered. The broadcast includes insights from investigative journalist Steve Lillebuen, who has exchanged letters with Twitchell over the past three years, offering an in-depth look at Twitchell’s thoughts and motivations.

Troy Roberts, who has been covering the case since 2011, provides an update on this chilling story and explores the disturbing details of Twitchell’s criminal mind.