A City on the Edge

In the aftermath of Hurricane Katrina, New Orleans was left with a severely challenged justice system struggling to cope with the highest murder rate in the nation. This report focusses on the January 2007 murder of filmmaker Helen Hill and the December 2006 murder of musician Dinerral Shavers. “48 Hours" Correspondent Erin Moriarty reports. This classic "48 Hours" episode last aired on 8/14/2008. Watch all-new episodes of “48 Hours” on Saturdays, and stream on demand on Paramount+.