20/20

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20/20 episodes

May 13, 2025 Bad Romance: Betrayed
An engaged woman and her mother are murdered; the killer's letters taunt police.

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45 min
May 12, 2025 The Crime Scene: 20 Years in Captivity
A woman in Connecticut is accused of keeping her stepson in captivity for two decades. In a desperate bid to escape, the stepson set the house on fire — and is now sharing his story with the police.
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29 min
May 10, 2025 Bad Romance: Doomsday's Bride
A look into the case of Lori Vallow just after a guilty verdict in a trial for conspiring to murder her fourth husband.

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45 min
May 09, 2025 Bad Rap: A "Good Juror"
As the jury pool for Sean Combs' trial is narrowed down, Brian Buckmire does a deep dive into the process. Jury experts say it’s more like jury “de-selection” than selection. Picking a jury is about trying to eliminate potential jurors who might be bad for your side, while leaving the ones who might be favorable. Jury consultant Eric Rudich explains how attorneys try to suss these out.
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If you have a question about the case you'd like Brian Buckmire to answer in an upcoming episode, leave a voicemail at 929-388-1249.

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24 min
May 07, 2025 What Happened to Holly Bobo?: A Scream on Swan Johnson Road
Introducing a new six-part podcast from 20/20 and ABC Audio, "What Happened to Holly Bobo?" In this series, you'll hear about one of the biggest cases in Tennessee history. The series starts here with episode one, "A Scream on Swan Johnson Road."
A young nursing student walks into the Tennessee woods — and vanishes.
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34 min
May 06, 2025 True Crime Vault: Undercover Mother
How far would you go for your child? What one mother did to try to prove her son was innocent of a killing she says he didn't commit.
Originally aired: 05/17/2019

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48 min
May 05, 2025 The After Show: The Rose Petal Murder
Deborah Roberts talks with ABC Senior National Correspondent Eva Pilgrim about getting an early tip to follow a strange case in South Carolina and how she began doing interviews not knowing where they would lead.

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22 min
May 04, 2025 Bad Rap: Countdown
As the podcast shifts into trial coverage mode, host and ABC News legal contributor Brian Buckmire analyzes wins for both the prosecution and the defense in terms of what evidence the jury may see.
To keep up with what’s sure to be a dramatic trial, follow "Bad Rap: The Case Against Diddy" on ⁠⁠Apple Podcasts⁠⁠, ⁠⁠Spotify⁠⁠, ⁠⁠Amazon Music⁠⁠, or wherever you listen to podcasts.

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17 min
May 03, 2025 The Rose Petal Murder
Music, a bicycle and rose petals are clues to catch the killer of a South Carolina mom.

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1 hr 27 min
May 02, 2025 The Crime Scene: 'Doomsday Mom' Found Guilty, Again
Lori Vallow Daybell, known as the "Doomsday Mom," is already serving time for the murder of two of her children. Now, she has been convicted of conspiring to kill her ex-husband, adding another dark chapter to a chilling chain of events.
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35 min

About 20/20

From the publisher's feed

Unforgettable true crime mysteries, exclusive newsmaker interviews, hard-hitting investigative reports and in-depth coverage of high profile stories. Now listen throughout the week with the official 20/20 After Show, the True Crime Vault, and our spotlight of true crime originals.

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Ranked by our users in the last 21 days

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Number 2: Am I Next? (Rebroadcast)
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Number 3: True Crime Vault: First Divorced, Then Dead
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Number 4: McStays Episode 5: The Best Friend
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Number 5: True Crime Vault: Ruby Franke: From Momfluencer to Felon
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FAQ about 20/20

What's this show about?
20/20 presents in-depth coverage of high-profile stories, exclusive newsmaker interviews, and hard-hitting investigative reports within the true crime genre.
What's it like to listen to?
The show delivers a straightforward, informative experience. Expect a focus on factual reporting and detailed accounts of investigations.
What are recent episodes about?
Recent episodes explore cases like the Kouri Richins trial, the disappearance of Nancy Woodrum, and the search for Sarah Stern. Other recent episodes cover the stories of Henry Louis Wallace, and the murder of Brian Pata.
Who's behind the mic?
The show is produced by ABC News.
How long is each episode?
Episodes are typically between 20 minutes to just under an hour and a half.
When do new episodes drop?
The show releases new episodes regularly.
What are the main topics?
True crime, investigations, legal cases, murder, cold cases, forensic science, interviews
Who should listen to this?
This show is ideal for true crime enthusiasts interested in in-depth investigations, legal proceedings, and compelling stories.