The Case Against Brooke Skylar Richardson

In April 2017, Brooke Skylar Richardson, learned she was pregnant and told no one. In July 2017, she visited an OB-GYN, told the doctors her baby was stillborn, and that she buried the body in the backyard of the family home. The doctors notified authorities and she was charged with a number of counts, including aggravated murder. “48 Hours" Correspondent Erin Moriarty reports. This classic "48 Hours" episode last aired on 5/23/2020. Watch all-new episodes of “48 Hours” on Saturdays and stream on demand on Paramount+. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: Learn more about your ad choices. Visit

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The Case Against Brooke Skylar Richardson is an episode from 48 Hours by CBS News.

This episode is 45:49 long.

This episode was published on Apr 2, 2026.

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