What happens when the pursuit of justice becomes personal?
For more than 40 years, Erin Moriarty has been one of the most recognizable voices in investigative journalism, reporting for CBS News and spending decades uncovering the truth behind some of America's most compelling criminal cases on 48 Hours.
In this episode of Plot Twist Radio, Erin joins host Erin Egnatz for a revealing conversation about the stories that have defined her career, the wrongful convictions that continue to trouble her, and the emotional weight of telling stories about unimaginable loss.
From her unexpected transition from practicing law to television journalism to her decades-long pursuit of justice, Moriarty shares what viewers rarely see behind the scenes of 48 Hours.
Together, they explore:
The Austin Yogurt Shop Murders: How decades of unanswered questions, disputed convictions, and advances in forensic science reshaped one of Texas's most haunting murder investigations.
The Crosley Green Case: Why Moriarty remains deeply troubled by the conviction of a Florida man who has spent decades behind bars, and what his case reveals about the American justice system.
Ryan Ferguson's Wrongful Conviction: How persistent investigative reporting and newly uncovered evidence helped change the course of a young man's life.
Behind the Scenes of CBS 48 Hours: The extensive research, difficult interviews, and extraordinary responsibility involved in reporting on real victims and their families.
The Emotional Cost of True Crime: How covering murder, grief, and injustice for decades affects even the most experienced journalists.
A Career-Changing Plot Twist: How a young female attorney facing discrimination in the legal profession unexpectedly discovered her passion for storytelling.
Moriarty also reflects on the interviews she will never forget, the families whose grief stays with her, and why she continues fighting for answers even when the justice system appears to have closed the door.
This isn't simply a conversation about true crime. It's about the people behind the headlines, the pursuit of truth, and what happens when justice doesn't prevail.
🎙️ Listen to Plot Twist Radio for an intimate conversation with one of America's most respected investigative journalists.
Topics: Erin Moriarty, CBS 48 Hours, true crime, investigative journalism, wrongful convictions, Crosley Green, Ryan Ferguson, Austin Yogurt Shop Murders, criminal justice, forensic science, CBS News, unsolved murders.