Defending Mrs. Shelton

In 2000, criminal defense attorney Catherine Shelton and her husband were the prime suspects in a shotgun ambush of a married couple outside of Dallas. The wife immediately told police that she believed Shelton was at the scene and had been the mastermind behind the attack. “48 Hours" Correspondent Richard Schlesinger reports. This classic "48 Hours" episode last aired on 6/23/2004. Watch all-new episodes of “48 Hours” on Saturdays, and stream on demand on Paramount+.