48 Hours Unraveling the Case Against Melissa Calusinski Airs January 18 2025 on CBS
This Saturday, January 18, 2025, at 10/9c, 48 Hours investigates the controversial case of Melissa Calusinski, a daycare worker who was convicted of murdering a child in her care. Correspondent Erin Moriarty explores whether key evidence was manipulated to help convict Calusinski, raising questions about the fairness of the trial and the integrity of the investigation.
Melissa Calusinski was sentenced to 31 years in prison for the death of 16-month-old Benjamin Kingan, who died at a daycare facility in 2009. However, doubts about the evidence used to convict her have lingered for years. 48 Hours delves into whether her confession, which some experts claim was coerced, played a pivotal role in securing her conviction. Additionally, the show examines whether important pieces of evidence were overlooked or misrepresented during the trial.
With exclusive interviews and an in-depth review of the case, this 48 Hours report presents new insights into a case that continues to spark debate. Could Melissa Calusinski have been wrongfully convicted? Tune in to find out in this compelling and thought-provoking episode.
Watch “Unraveling the Case Against Melissa Calusinski” on Saturday, January 18, 2025, at 10/9c on CBS and streaming on Paramount+ to get a deeper look into one of the most controversial criminal cases in recent years.