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Dark Side of the Desert

2025/5/14
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The episode starts with Michael Blagg discovering a bloody scene in his home, with his wife Jennifer and daughter Abby missing. The police investigation begins, focusing on the crime scene and Michael's initial statements.
  • Michael Blagg finds his wife Jennifer and daughter Abby missing after discovering blood in their bedroom.
  • The family's minivan is still at home.
  • The crime scene shows Jennifer's blood, but no signs of struggle.
  • The community is shocked and fearful.

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In November 2001, Michael Blagg returned to his Colorado home to find a bloody bed and an empty jewel box, but his wife and their six-year-old daughter were missing. When investigators learned that Blagg and his wife had argued over his addiction to hard-core pornography, Blagg became the prime suspect. “48 Hours" Correspondent Susan Spencer reports. This classic "48 Hours" episode last aired on 3/24/2007. Watch all-new episodes of “48 Hours” on Saturdays, and stream on demand on Paramount+.

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