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My Uncle Joe's Murder | Full Episode

2025-10-24 News & Politics
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Conviction and Lingering Doubts: The Murder of Joe Shamansky

Explore the evidence that secured Brandon Hullbrook’s conviction for murder, and the persistent questions surrounding the involvement of the victim’s ex-wife, Heather Snider. This case reveals how conflicting timelines and spousal motives can complicate the pursuit of complete justice.

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  • Brandon Hullbrook was convicted of the first-degree premeditated murder of photographer Joe Shamansky, based on evidence suggesting he transported and disposed of the body.
  • The defense argued Heather Snider, the victim’s ex-wife, held the stronger motive, citing custody battles and a $1 million life insurance policy.
  • Heather Snider provided an alibi placing her three hours away during the estimated time of death, yet refused to testify at trial by pleading the Fifth Amendment.
  • This report dissects the physical evidence pointing to Hullbrook, the motive pointing to Snider, and the unresolved nature of the investigation for the victim's family.

This segment details the transition of Joe Shamansky’s case from a missing person report to a complex homicide investigation, culminating in Brandon Hullbrook's trial. Understanding how physical evidence conflicted with proven spousal motives is crucial for grasping why the victim’s family continues to seek the full story.

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A young woman mourns her uncle's murder … and questions whether the convicted killer was the only one involved. "48 Hours" contributor Nikki Battiste reports. Watch more full episodes of "48 Hours" on Pluto TV. #48hours #crime #mystery True crime. Real justice. "48 Hours" investigates the most intriguing crime and justice cases that touch on all areas of the human experience including greed and passion. "48 Hours," which premiered in 1988, has developed a rich history of original reporting and impact journalism that has helped exonerate wrongly convicted people, caused cold cases to be reopened and solved, and along the way changed lives. Subscribe to the "48 Hours" YouTube channel: https://youtube.com/48hours Watch full episodes of "48 Hours": https://cbsnews.com/48-hours/full-episodes/ Listen to the "48 Hours" podcast: https://link.chtbl.com/48-Hours Listen to the "My Life of Crime with Erin Moriarty" podcast: https://link.chtbl.com/CBSNewsMLOC Follow "48 Hours" on Instagram: https://instagram.com/48hoursCBS/ Like "48 Hours" on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/48hours Follow "48 Hours" on Twitter: https://twitter.com/48hours Subscribe to our newsletter: https://cbsnews.com/newsletter/ Download the CBS News app: https://cbsnews.com/mobile/ Try Paramount+ free: https://paramountplus.com/?ftag=PPM-05-10aeh8h For video licensing inquiries, contact: [email protected]

Top Comments (10)

@courtney4986 2025-10-24

Still having a conversation with the man who killed the father of her kids tells me everything I need to know.

1.3k 13 replies
@eddiegalyean 2025-10-24

Her ex is 1 hour late and she calls 911. Then she is in his house crying and asking what she we tell the kids. She knew daddy was never coming home.

1.3k 44 replies
@janetleung7540 2025-10-24

Calling your kids “ those two “. ….😮

1.1k 27 replies
@andreadanburg5649 2025-10-24

She straight up lied to the 911 dispatch when she said that he normally comes out to greet the children when they arrive. This was her first time dropping them at his place, so how could she say how he normally comes out?

695 15 replies
@CaRiBgAl4 2025-10-24

The murderer will speak up some day. He wont be p-whipped forever.

531 13 replies
@zakariafarah1101 2025-10-26

"...never in a million years would I say you had anything to do with this. I--I swear." Sounds like he is reassuring her that he will not snitch on her.

341 5 replies
@Slasher2005 2025-10-24

She was without a doubt involved. This evil woman needs to be in prison. Why has she not been arrested yet!!

288 3 replies
@mindypaulson4303 2025-10-25

Her body language and facial reactions say she knew and was involved. She was the only one who stood to gain.

267 1 replies
@debidriscoll8108 2025-10-26

To take a child's loving parent away from them is the worst thing you could ever do to your children.

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