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The Yogurt Shop Murders | Full Episode

48 Hours

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The brutal murders of four teenage girls has haunted Austin, Texas, for 30 years. Could new information lead to a killer? "48 Hours" correspondent Erin Moriarty has reported on the case from the beginning and has the latest on the search for answers in this episode from August 2022. Watch more full episodes of "48 Hours" on Pluto TV.

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CASE UPDATE: In September 2025, the Austin Police Department identified Robert Eugene Brashers, a serial killer and rapist, as the suspect in the Yogurt Shop murders. Brashers, who is deceased, was tied to the murders through DNA testing. In February 2026, a judge declared innocent the four men who were wrongfully accused of the murders — formally exonerating them. In May 2026, the City of Austin agreed to pay a settlement of $35 million to be split among the men.

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@martinkraegel7965 1 year ago

On a serious note give this detective credit for not giving up after all those years.

@dr34m3r_ 1 year ago

That first lead Detective, Jones is a man of integrity. He refused to take the easy (evil) route and send innocent ppl to prison. As it should be. Respect!

@MsMoneyonMyMind 1 year ago

Idk why I’m crying but the thought of those 4 girls being killed execution style in some place as wholesome as an ice cream shop, just disturbed me

@Jaydee215 1 year ago

Thank you for all you did for these families Mr. Jones. You may not have solved this case during your time as a detective but we appreciate your dedication. Rest in Peace to these 4 beautiful angels.

@starr9dust 1 year ago

The fact that they were filming and have the real footage from this night is so wild to me!

@samrayer2517 1 year ago

Shame.
Imagine being the last to be shot, knowing what's going to happen.
The fear those poor souls felt 💔

@Sophiecjp 1 year ago

You are a man of integrity Detective Jones. Even though you did not close the case you did not let another injustice be done. That is more valuable than anything.

@RagDoll15 1 year ago

I used to work at a TCBY when I was 17-18, and this is haunting. One night while we were closing. 10:30pm. There was a man sitting across the parking lot using binoculars to watch me and another girl work. I called our boss to come down and close up with us because we were qfraid to walk to our cars. This could have been us... 😢 rip poor girls.

@nathanjamesbaker 1 year ago

NEVER consent to a police interview without an attorney.

@quantumnature514 1 year ago

I love Jone's obvious compassion. He seems like such a genuine person. My prayers go out to him and the families. I can't imagine losing 1 child, let alone 2!

@Simplelivingslowliving 1 year ago

That’s crazy that 4 girls were brutally murdered and no one knows anything? Not one ? Unbelievable.

@susantulleynehus5054 1 year ago

John is such a caring gentleman. I pray that all our policemen would have this kind of integrity and compassion. I also pray for his peace. 🙏

@ililily-05mrdarcy 1 year ago

Heartbreaking. I still remember this horrific crime. I was only 8yrs old at that time, but I remember my parents were glued to the news watching for updates. I remember them coming into my room, hugging me tightly several nights, and reminding my siblings and me that there are bad ppl out there. I can't even imagine the heartache these families had to deal and live with all these years.

@tmo2288 1 year ago

So we're just going to ignore the fact 2 innocent men spent FIFTEEN years in jail. Smh.

@jgiza8888 1 year ago

Maria you did not see justice in this life, but you are now with your daughter Eliza. RIP to all the victims. 🌹🌹🌹🌹

@leslieleslie6590 1 year ago

I hope this is solved in my lifetime. I feel so sorry for the girl's families.

@jx9936 1 year ago (edited)

I saw this case before on Crime Watch Daily. Its been three decades since the infamous case happened, and these four poor young ladies deserved to rest in peace, as well as closure for their families indeed!!

@onefrugalmom9155 1 year ago (edited)

As an Austinite back in the 90s (and now) I think of this case often. I want nothing more than resolution and justice for these girls and their families.

@jadentrez 1 year ago

I remember this happening back in 1991 when I was 19 and living in Austin. Read about it in the newspaper and found it really disturbing. Then just now, more than 30 years later, I see the title of this episode and when I started watching I was like, "NO WAY!"