A decades-old cold case involving the murder of a Nebraska teenager is set to be re-examined on a new episode of "48 Hours," airing February 14, 2026, on CBS and streaming on Paramount. Mary Kay Heese, a 17-year-old high school junior, was found beaten and stabbed to death on the side of a road outside of Wahoo, Nebraska, on March 25, 1969, after she never returned home from school. The case, which has haunted the community for over five decades, will be the focus of "The Girl from Wahoo."
The investigation into Heese's murder was initially hampered by a lack of leads. Witnesses reported seeing her get into a car with two men near her home, but investigators were unable to identify them. The murder, described as "not common for this area," left a lasting impact on the community. According to Saunders County Attorney Jennifer Joakim, the case represents a time "where the community lost its innocence." Deputy County Attorney Richard Register added that the unsolved murder "needed to be resolved."
The upcoming "48 Hours" episode will delve into the details of the case, potentially bringing renewed attention to the investigation. The show, which airs Saturdays at 10/9c on CBS and streams on Paramount, is known for its true crime coverage. Full episodes of "48 Hours" are also available on Pluto TV, YouTube, and Netflix, as well as on the CBS News app.
The case's longevity makes it one of the longest unsolved cold cases in Nebraska history. The episode will likely explore the challenges faced by investigators and the impact the unsolved murder had on the community.
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