‘20/20’ INVESTIGATES THE DEATH OF ALAN HELMICK ON AN ALL-NEW EPISODE AIRING FRIDAY, JAN. 31, AND STREAMING THE NEXT DAY ON HULU

Alan Helmick was a successful businessman who met his second wife, Miriam, while attending a dance class that she taught. The couple went on to live a seemingly happy life on a sprawling horse ranch, and Alan helped Miriam open her own dance studio to pursue her passion for teaching. This union was shattered when Miriam called 911 to report her husband had been murdered in their home. ABC News correspondent John Quiñones reports on an all-new “20/20,” airing Friday, Jan. 31 (9:01-11:00 p.m. EST) on ABC and streaming the next day on Hulu.

Shockingly, this wasn’t the first attempt on Alan’s life. Just months prior, someone set his car on fire — while he was inside the vehicle. Now investigators wondered if someone from Alan’s past business dealings was after him. These concerns only escalate when, weeks after Alan’s death, a chilling warning arrives at Miriam’s doorstep, leaving many to wonder if she was the killer’s next target.

As investigators began to piece together the evidence, a deep and dark history emerged, including financial misdeeds, questions of a stolen identity, and a connection to a family secret dating back two decades, all clues that hold the key to unlocking the truth behind Alan’s death.

“20/20” interviews Miriam Helmick; Chris Giles, Miriam’s son; Bob Cucchetti, Alan’s friend; Aline Lee, Miriam’s former neighbor and friend; Jeri Yarbrough, Miriam’s friend; Mesa County prosecutor Rich Tuttle; Mesa County Sheriff’s office investigator Robin Martin; and Delta Police Department Sgt. Shon Wells.

ABC News’ “20/20” is an award-winning primetime program anchored by David Muir and Deborah Roberts. A proven leader as a long-form newsmagazine for over 45 years, “20/20” features unforgettable, character-driven true-crime mysteries, exclusive newsmaker interviews, hard-hitting investigative reports, and in-depth coverage of high-profile stories. Janice Johnston is the executive producer. The two-hour “20/20” events air Fridays from 9:01-11:00 p.m. ET on ABC and are available to stream on ABC News digital platforms and Hulu.

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