She was a loner with a sharp tongue and a chip on her shoulder, estranged from friends, family, and eventually, her husband. When her ex mysteriously fell gravely ill several times, no one could quite prove what happened. But what started as marital strife would soon spiral into something far darker. She had a grudge, a plan, and the perfect, lethal ingredient. This week’s episode is Erin Patterson, Australia’s Mushroom Murderer - Part 1.

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Today’s guest is someone we’ve admired for years, ABC 20/20 correspondent Chris Connelly.

Chris has been telling powerful, human-centered stories for decades, from his days profiling the world's biggest stars at Rolling Stone and MTV to his in-depth sports reporting at ESPN to his current work at ABC, where he covers major news events and compelling true crime cases.

He’s covered everything from the Olympics to high-profile criminal cases, always with that trademark mix of insight, respect, and depth.

And now, he’s the host of Cold Blooded: Mystery in Alaska, a gripping new podcast about the killing of Dr. Eric Garcia in Ketchikan, Alaska.

We had such a great time talking with Chris about the case, his career, his approach to storytelling, and why empathy matters when telling stories like this one.

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With two dead and one clinging to life, Ziz and her associates scattered across the country. But before police could finally close in, three more would end up dead. Behind bars, one member broke their silence, claiming it was all part of a vast conspiracy. This week's episode is The Zizians, Part 3.

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Boston Marathon Bombing Close Call with a Happy Ending; The Time My Mom Survived a Kidnapping from a Serial Rapist and Murder; Sharing the Road, Road Rage

My Alien Family: The Bombshell my Grandma Dropped; Wait, What?; A Near Death Experience, a Shitty Doctor, and the student that Saved the Day

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With an increasingly devoted following, this self-proclaimed double-good super genius floated herself and her followers to the San Francisco Bay on a sinking tugboat. But soon, extreme adherence to her espoused beliefs caused her followers to lose their freedom and some nearby to lose their lives. This week's episode is The Zizians - Part 2.

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A diehard group formed online, hoping to unite and defeat the coming AI apocalypse. But their Rationalist background gave way to irrational acts of violence, vengeance, and eventually, death. This week's episode is The Zizians - Part 1.

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An enormous mansion in New York. Another in Miami. Jets, employees, charities. His own private island. This mysterious billionaire had it all and thought he was above the law. Until brave victims and a bombshell news story blew the lid off the whole thing. Even with an arrest and an indictment, will his victims ever truly find justice? This week's episode is Jeffrey Epstein, with updates.

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