48 Hours The Sneak Attack on Katlyn Lyon Airs January 31 2026 on CBS

On Saturday, January 31, 2026, 48 Hours presents a powerful new episode, The Sneak Attack on Katlyn Lyon, airing at 10:00 PM ET/PT on CBS and streaming on Paramount+. Correspondent Erin Moriarty investigates the heartbreaking story of a young woman’s murder—and the viral social media campaign her mother launched to find justice.

Katlyn Lyon Montgomery was just 22 when her life was cut short in October 2022. Initially treated as a possible accident, her death in Bedford County, Virginia, would soon be reclassified as a homicide after evidence revealed she had been attacked in her own home. As the investigation unfolded, Katlyn’s mother, Crystal Sale, turned to TikTok to share her grief, voice her suspicions, and publicly demand accountability.

Her videos, often emotional and direct, quickly gained traction, drawing national attention and building a supportive online community. Crystal’s relentless presence on social media not only kept her daughter’s story in the spotlight but also pressured authorities to take a closer look at what really happened the night Katlyn died.

The episode features interviews with Crystal Sale, Katlyn’s aunts Sherry Cox and Tina Hopkins, and her former roommate Jacob Piercy, who was inside the home at the time of the murder. Viewers will also hear from Bedford County investigators Robbie Burnette and Michelle Alderson, who walk through the evidence and explain how the case shifted from tragedy to suspected foul play.

The Sneak Attack on Katlyn Lyon reveals how one mother’s grief became a public crusade—and how social media can sometimes be a force for justice. Don’t miss this gripping story of heartbreak, determination, and the search for truth, airing Saturday night on CBS. Stream the full episode anytime on Paramount+.

Release Date & Time: 10:00 PM Saturday 31 January 2026 on CBS

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