48 Hours “The Day My Mother Never Came Home” April 12 2025 Recap & Preview

48 Hours: “The Day My Mother Never Came Home” will air on Saturday, April 12, 2025, at 10:00 PM ET/PT. The episode, reported by Vladimir Duthiers, follows the gripping story of Reggie Reed Jr., who has spent much of his life grappling with the unresolved murder of his mother, Selonia Reed, in Hammond, Louisiana.

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The investigation into her tragic death, which had remained unsolved for decades, ultimately pointed to Reggie Reed’s own father, Reginald Reed Sr. A fresh look at the case implicates the man who raised him, causing emotional turmoil for Reggie Jr. and uncovering painful truths about his parents’ troubled past.

The episode features exclusive interviews, including Reggie Reed Jr., who has written a book titled The Day My Mother Never Came Home, as well as the defense attorneys who represented Reginald Reed Sr. at his 2022 trial, Vanessa Williams and LaToia Williams-Simon. Additionally, Detective Charles Muse, the first officer on the scene of Selonia’s death, provides key insights into the case.

Tune in for this compelling and emotional investigation on April 12, 2025, at 10:00 PM ET/PT on CBS.