48 Hours Mystery Season 31 Episode 2
48 Hours Mystery
Season 31

Ep 2. Click for a Killer (Part 2)

  • September 30, 2018
  • 43 min

In the second part of Click for a Killer, the 31st season of the crime documentary show 48 Hours follows the case of a murder that was committed with the help of social media. The episode starts with the background information of the victim, Jennifer Levin, and her alleged killer, Robert Chambers. Through interviews with friends and family members of Levin, the show depicts her as a vibrant and outgoing young woman, loved by many.

The episode then moves on to explain the role of social media in Levin's murder. In the late 1980s, social media was not as prevalent as it is today, but the show highlights the fact that the early stages of online communication had already started to influence people's behavior. The show explains how Chambers, who was considered a "cool" and popular guy among his friends, had started to feel insecure about his social status. He had conspired to take advantage of Levin's vulnerability and make himself more popular by bragging about having sex with her. When Levin found out about Chambers' plans, she threatened to expose him on a social media platform named the "club line." The show reveals how this simple act of standing up to Chambers ultimately led to her death.

The show then delves into the investigation and trial of the case. 48 Hours interviews several key witnesses, including the detectives who worked on the case and the lawyers who represented both the prosecution and the defense. The episode shows how the media, both traditional and otherwise, played a significant role in the coverage of the trial. Chamber's defense team argued that Levin's death was an accident that occurred during a consensual sexual encounter, and they provided the press with videos and pictures of Levin partying and drinking in order to discredit her character.

Finally, the show examines the aftermath of the trial. Chambers was convicted of manslaughter and was sentenced to 5 to 15 years in prison. However, he was released after serving only half of his sentence. The episode ends with interviews with Levin's family members, who express frustration and grief over the fact that Chambers' sentence was not harsher and that he has now been released back into society.

Overall, Click for a Killer (Part 2) is a thought-provoking and poignant episode that reminds viewers of the dangers of social media and how it can be used to amplify bullying, harassment, and even murder. The episode is insightful and informative, and it sheds light on the impact that technology can have on people's behavior, both positive and negative.

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  • First Aired
    September 30, 2018
  • Runtime
    43 min
  • Language
    English