48 Hours “Closing the Cold Case of Robin Lawrence” October 25 2025 Recap & Preview
48 Hours returns Saturday, October 25, 2025, with a powerful episode titled Closing the Cold Case of Robin Lawrence. Airing from 10:00–11:00 PM ET/PT on CBS, the report is led by correspondent Anne-Marie Green and revisits the haunting 1994 murder of a talented artist and mother, finally solved nearly three decades later.
The Crime
Robin Lawrence, a gifted painter, was found brutally murdered inside her home in Springfield, Virginia. At the time of her death, she was alone in the house with her two-year-old daughter Nicole, who survived alone for nearly two days before the crime was discovered. The killing stunned friends, family, and the Fairfax County community, especially given the lack of clear motive or suspects.
Despite an extensive investigation, the case went cold, with few leads and no resolution. Over the years, her family and friends never gave up hope, continuing to push for answers.
A Break in the Case
In this new 48 Hours broadcast, Anne-Marie Green follows the long path to justice — one that finally led detectives to an unexpected suspect. Thanks to advances in forensic science and the relentless work of cold case detectives, the mystery was reopened, and the truth began to surface.
Viewers will learn how Fairfax County Police Department detectives Melissa Wallace and Jon Long uncovered new leads and used modern technology to identify a man who had escaped suspicion for decades. And in a stunning revelation, the killer himself ultimately admitted what drove him to commit the crime.
Exclusive Interviews
The episode features emotional interviews with those closest to Robin, including:
- Laurie Lindberg, a longtime friend of Robin who never stopped advocating for justice
- Mary Warr Cowans, Robin’s sister, who shares the toll this unsolved crime took on their family
- Detectives Melissa Wallace and Jon Long, who cracked the case with perseverance and careful work
Their accounts, combined with newly revealed case details, shed light on a woman whose life was tragically cut short — and the long road it took to bring her killer to justice.
Don’t Miss It
Closing the Cold Case of Robin Lawrence airs Saturday, October 25 at 10/9c on CBS and will be available to stream on Paramount+ the following day. It’s a story of heartbreak, resilience, and finally, closure.
