48 Hours “The Boy Who Killed His Twin” September 27 2025 Recap & Preview
48 Hours launches its highly anticipated 38th season with a haunting case that stunned a Houston community. Titled “The Boy Who Killed His Twin,” the episode airs Saturday, September 27, 2025, at 10:00 PM ET/PT on CBS and will also be available to stream on Paramount+.
A Chilling Crime With No Clear Motive
The premiere dives into the tragic and perplexing story of Benjamin Elliott, a 17-year-old accused of fatally stabbing his twin sister while she slept in their shared Houston home. The crime shocked even seasoned investigators, not just for its brutality, but for the lack of any apparent motive. What makes this case even more unusual is Benjamin’s defense: that he was sleepwalking at the time of the killing and had no memory of the act.
In-Depth Interviews and Expert Testimony
Correspondent Erin Moriarty leads the hour with exclusive interviews and behind-the-scenes access to those closest to the case. The episode features conversations with:
- Benjamin Elliott, the defendant, sharing his account of that night.
- Michael and Kathy Elliott, Benjamin’s parents, who speak candidly about the tragedy that shattered their family.
- Prosecutors Maroun Koutani and Megan Long, who challenge the sleepwalking defense.
- Defense attorneys Cary Hart and Wes Rucker, who argue that Benjamin’s actions were involuntary.
- Dr. Jerald Simmons, a neurologist who testifies for the defense about sleep disorders.
- Dr. Mark Pressman, a psychologist who offers an opposing expert analysis for the prosecution.
- Drue Whittecar, a close friend of the Elliott family.
- Jurors Bill Price, Wesley Scott, and Carlos Fidalgo, providing rare insight into how they weighed the emotional and scientific evidence.
A Complex Legal Battle
The case raises compelling questions about consciousness, accountability, and the limits of science in the courtroom. Can someone truly commit murder while asleep? And how does a jury make sense of such a claim?
“The Boy Who Killed His Twin” offers a gripping, emotional, and thought-provoking start to a new season of 48 Hours, blending courtroom drama with the intimate storytelling the series is known for.
Be sure to tune in Saturday, September 27 at 10/9c on CBS.
