The Girl from Wahoo
48 Hours · Season 39 · Episode 17
In 1969, 17-year-old Mary Kay Hesse was stabbed to death in Wahoo, Nebraska. For more than 50 years, the murder remained unsolved. But advances in investigative techniques and renewed focus by law enforcement helped piece together long-overlooked evidence, ultimately leading to an arrest.
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Season
39
Episode
17
Air Date
14/Feb/2026
Air Time
22:00
Runtime
42 min
Overview
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In 1969, 17-year-old Mary Kay Hesse was stabbed to death in Wahoo, Nebraska. For more than 50 years, the murder remained unsolved. But advances in investigative techniques and renewed focus by law enforcement helped piece together long-overlooked evidence, ultimately leading to an arrest.
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