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The Root Beer Float Murder

48 Hours by CBS News

Apr 6, 202644:50Society & Culture

A burglar caught red handed leads police to a killer and a poisoned root beer float. Peter Van Sant reports. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: Learn more about your ad choices. Visit

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The Root Beer Float Murder is an episode from 48 Hours by CBS News. A burglar caught red handed leads police to a killer and a poisoned root beer float. Peter Van Sant reports. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices vis...

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Published Apr 6, 2026, 44:50 long, audio available.

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A burglar caught red handed leads police to a killer and a poisoned root beer float. Peter Van Sant reports. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: Learn more about your ad choices. Visit

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