In a gripping episode of 48 HOURS, Nikki Battiste investigates the chilling murder of Joe Shymanski, a well-known Washington, D.C., photographer, who was killed in 2023. The case quickly pointed to Brandon Holbrook, the ex-boyfriend of Shymanski’s ex-wife, Heather Snyder, but a cloud of uncertainty remains. Did Holbrook act alone?
Battiste, who has a personal connection to the case—she grew up with Heather Snyder—presents an exclusive interview with Snyder, shedding new light on the murder mystery.
The investigation delves into Holbrook’s potential involvement, the dynamics between Shymanski and those close to him, and whether there might be more to the story than what has been uncovered so far.
Key Interviews and Perspectives:
Janine Shymanski (niece of the victim, Joe Shymanski)
Heather Snyder (ex-wife of Joe Shymanski)
Heather Shymanski (sister-in-law of Joe Shymanski)
Ted Shymanski (brother of Joe Shymanski)
Mary Shymanski (sister of Joe Shymanski)
Anneli Werner (friend of Joe Shymanski)
Alton McDougle (friend and business partner of Joe Shymanski)
Brendan Callahan and Thomas Mooney (defense attorneys for Brandon Holbrook)
Jessica Aurand (Mifflin County Police detective)
John Chester (Mifflin County Police chief)
Andrea Alcalde (Mifflin County coroner)
The investigation unveils deep emotions, intricate family dynamics, and compelling testimonies that could alter the trajectory of the case.
48 HOURS: “My Uncle Joe’s Murder” airs on Saturday, October 18, at 10:00-11:00 PM ET/PT.
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