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It Could Have Been Me: Chris Smith

2025-07-20 News & Politics
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When Chris Smith arranged to meet Leslie Reeves for a first date, he never expected it would end in such a bloody scene. Leslie was killed that night while Chris barely survived being shot in the head. "48 Hours" correspondent Natalie Morales and producer Paul LaRosa spoke with Chris about his miraculous recovery and how he finds the strength and motivation to move forward. #48hours #crime #mystery Crime. Social justice. Impact. "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://facebook.com/48hours Follow "48 Hours" on X: 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)

@pamelanellis1048 2025-07-20

Wow!! He is truly a miracle. I think his mindset has a lot to do with it. Wishing him the very best

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@OctPSfever 2025-07-20

This story is a way too crazy. First date turn out to be hell.

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@annemsi 2025-07-20

I am speechless! All the best to you Chris! ❤️❤️❤️

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@pammarsh6377 2025-07-20

What a great story. He’s got a great attitude.

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@cleverkins 2025-07-22

Thank you for your powerful courage, Mr. Smith. You are truly amazing! From a fellow survivor… ❤

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@AjFromTheUKx22x 2025-07-20

Wow. It just goes to show that the mind is a very powerful thing. Physically speaking when he came into the hospital he shouldn't of survived but the will power of the mind is amazing. Never give up people no matter what ! The soul is real.

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@HannahRuthHopkinson 2025-07-20

Chris is pretty incredible ,the strength and resilience of the human spirit never ceases to amaze me. Wishing him all the very best ❤❤

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@Sunshine-Rae37 2025-07-23

Love that Chris was able to maintain a sense of humor after all that trauma.

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@kathrincichos3114 2025-07-20

What a man! Respect 🎉❤

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@cindypowers2593 2025-07-22

If somebody has a stalker and they’re out there dating, they should let the other person at least be aware of this and make a choice. The danger is there.

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