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‘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,

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January 22, 2025

AN ALL-NEW ‘20/20’ INVESTIGATES THE SHOCKING MURDER OF FAMED REAL ESTATE DEVELOPER GARY TRIANO, AIRING FRIDAY, JAN. 24, ON ABC, NEXT DAY ON HULU

Gary Triano was a successful real estate developer in Tucson, Arizona. In 1996, that all changed. After finishing a round of golf at an upscale Tucson club, Gary got into his car and, in an instant, the car was blown up by a remote-controlled pipe bomb. For years, the case baffled authorities, but as investigators continued to search for a killer, a trail of deceit, betrayal and revenge began to reveal itself. ABC News correspondent Chris Connelly reports on this shocking murder in an all-new “20/20” on FRIDAY, JAN. 24 (9:01-11:00 p.m. EST), on ABC and streaming the next day on Hulu. Known for his lavish lifestyle, Gary seemed like he had it all. But behind the scenes, Gary’s business was in trouble. His personal life was equally as turbulent, with his second marriage ending in a high-profile and contentious divorce. Gary’s second ex-wife, former model Pamela Phillips, controlled Gary’s $2 million life insurance policy. As investigators searched for the person responsible for Gary’s m

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January 10, 2025

‘AMERICAN CATASTROPHE: LA BURNING – A SPECIAL EDITION OF 20/20’

As deadly wildfires continue to ravage Los Angeles and Southern California, ABC News announced today a one-hour special, “American Catastrophe: LA Burning – A Special Edition of 20/20,” anchored by “World News Tonight”’s David Muir and airing at 9:01 p.m. EST on ABC, streaming the next day on Hulu. Muir will be the only journalist to fly with the California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection to survey the destruction and will be joined by correspondents and reporters from across the frontlines, covering the latest developments as these powerful fires continue to ravage the city. Chief national correspondent Matt Gutman, correspondent and ABC News Live anchor Kayna Whitworth, correspondents Mola Lenghi and Matt Rivers, and KABC meteorologist Leslie Lopez will report up-to-the-minute updates on the ground and interview people impacted most by the devastating fires that have changed both lives and a city in an instant. “American Catastrophe: LA Burning – A Special Edition of 20/2

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January 7, 2025

‘20/20’ REPORTS ON THE HAUNTING DISAPPEARANCE OF HUSBAND AND FATHER MICHAEL SHAVER IN AN ALL-NEW EPISODE AIRING FRIDAY, JAN. 17

In 2015, beloved husband and father Michael Shaver mysteriously disappeared, and his whereabouts remained a mystery for years until chilling new evidence unearthed secrets of Michael’s marriage and events that led to a devastating discovery beneath the family’s backyard. “GMA3” co-anchor Eva Pilgrim reports for an all-new “20/20” on Friday, Jan. 17 (9:01-11:00 p.m. EST) on ABC and streaming the next day on Hulu. Michael and his wife Laurie grew up together in the small upstate town of Utica, New York, and were together for decades before settling in Florida. But in November of 2015, Michael stopped coming to his job as a theme park mechanic. When co-workers started to worry, Laurie claimed she did not know where he was and said that he had driven off in a black SUV one evening, essentially abandoning Laurie and their two children. After more than two years passed with no sign of Michael, a police investigation led authorities to the Shaver home — specifically to a fire pit and concret

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December 31, 2024

AN ALL-NEW ‘20/20’ INVESTIGATES THE DISAPPEARANCE OF A YOUNG COLLEGE STUDENT

Blaze Bernstein was a 19-year-old pre-med student at the University of Pennsylvania, but when he left college to head home for winter break, a meeting with a former high school classmate ended in murder. What led to Bernstein’s disappearance and ultimate death? A seven-yearlong investigation by ABC News, chief national correspondent Matt Gutman reports on this shocking case in an all-new “20/20,” FRIDAY, JAN. 3 (9:01-11:00 p.m. EST), on ABC and next day streaming on Hulu. When Blaze mysteriously vanishes while home on winter break, his family is frantic. With help from Blaze’s sister, the Bernsteins uncover Snapchat messages Blaze exchanged before his meeting with former classmate Samuel Woodward, and police begin their investigation. Woodward was affiliated with an anti-gay, neo-Nazi group, and prosecutors say he lured Bernstein, who was gay and Jewish, to a park and stabbed him to death in an act of hatred. Bernstein’s body was eventually discovered with over 20 stab wounds, buried

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December 29, 2024

ON THE EVENING OF PRESIDENT JIMMY CARTER’S DEATH, AN ALL-NEW ‘20/20’ SPECIAL REFLECTS ON HIS EXTRAORDINARY LIFE, UNLIKELY RISE TO THE PRESIDENCY AND ONGOING LEGACY

“Jimmy Carter: A Full Life – A Special Edition of 20/20” reflects on the extraordinary life of the 39th president of the United States, Jimmy Carter (1924-2024). On the evening of his death at 100 years old, the special reports on his unlikely rise to the presidency as well as his legacy of peacemaking and its impact long after his time in office. “20/20” has gone back into the ABC News archives to feature extensive footage from President Carter’s early life and interviews with former “20/20” anchor Barbara Walters who interviewed President Carter and his wife, First Lady Rosalynn Carter, in the White House. Additional archival interviews include former ABC News anchor Sam Donaldson who covered President Carter’s presidential campaign and “Good Morning America” anchor George Stephanopoulos’ many interviews with the Carters conducted over the years. The one-hour special traces President Carter’s roots back to his humble beginnings selling boiled peanuts on the main street of his small

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December 24, 2024

AFFAIRS. ANTIFREEZE. A LETTER FROM THE GRAVE. WHAT REALLY HAPPENED TO JULIE JENSEN?

Julie Jensen seemed to have it all ― her loving husband, Mark Jensen, two beautiful children and an idyllic life in Pleasant Prairie, Wisconsin. When she was found dead in her bedroom just weeks before Christmas, her family and friends were devastated. But what was really going on in Julie and Mark’s marriage, and could it have led to her murder? “Good Morning America Weekend” co-anchor and “World News Tonight Saturday” anchor Whit Johnson reports on the details of the 25-year investigation into this death and the conclusion of the dramatic trial. The episode includes interviews with Paul Griffin, Julie’s brother; Bob Jambois and Carli McNeill, prosecutors on the case; Ed Klug, a former coworker of Mark; David Thompson, who was in jail with Mark; and Ruth Vorwald and Kim Noble, friends of Julie. The program also features archival interviews with Ted and Margaret Wojt, who received a letter from Julie that changed the entire investigation. “20/20” airs on Friday, Dec. 27 (9:01-11:00 p.

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December 23, 2024

FOR THE 4TH CONSECUTIVE YEAR, ABC NEWS’ ‘20/20’ IS FRIDAY’S NO. 1 NEWSMAGAZINE ACROSS THE BOARD

For 2024, “20/20” stood as Friday’s No. 1 newsmagazine and led NBC’s “Dateline” in Total Viewers (2.552 million), Adults 18-49 (336,000), and Adults 25-54 (494,000), based on Live+Same Day Data from Nielsen Media Research. In fact, “20/20” outdelivered “Dateline” (2.373 million, 328,000 and 484,000, respectively) in all key target demos for the 4th consecutive year — since 2021. With one episode to go in 2024, “20/20” is finishing the year strong as the ABC newsmagazine outperformed “Dateline” across the board in their four most recent head-to-head telecasts. ABC News’ “20/20” is the No. 1 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 Fr

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December 17, 2024

ABC NEWS STUDIOS ANNOUNCES ‘MANHUNT: LUIGI MANGIONE AND THE CEO MURDER – A SPECIAL EDITION OF 20/20,’ AIRING DEC. 19 AT 10:01 P.M. EST ON ABC

ABC News Studios’ timely new primetime special “Manhunt: Luigi Mangione and the CEO Murder – A Special Edition of 20/20” airs Thursday, Dec. 19 (10:01-11:00 p.m. EST), on ABC, streaming next day on Hulu. The one-hour film takes a deep dive into a story that riveted the nation, providing a minute-by-minute investigation of the cold-blooded execution of United Healthcare CEO Brian Thompson and the shocking social media backlash that turned the alleged murderer into a folk hero for some. The special also reveals new details about the hunt for the suspect, examines what may have driven alleged killer Luigi Mangione to murder, and profiles new reporting on the writings found in Mangione’s backpack, what police are calling a handwritten confession criticizing the healthcare system, and the three ominous words written on the shell casings. The special includes interviews with a friend of the suspect; Brad Garrett, a former FBI profiler and ABC News contributor; Aaron Katersky, ABC News senio

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December 11, 2024

AN ALL-NEW ‘20/20’ INVESTIGATES THE MURDER OF JONBENÉT RAMSEY NEARLY 30 YEARS AFTER SHE WAS FOUND MURDERED IN HER HOME

It’s the story that shocked a nation and continues to captivate audiences nearly 30 years later. “20/20” reports on the unsolved murder of the 6-year-old pageant queen JonBenét Ramsey, who authorities found murdered on Christmas Day inside her Boulder, Colorado, home as law enforcement continues to search for answers. “Forever Young: Who Killed JonBenét Ramsey?” airs FRIDAY, DEC. 13 (9:01-11:00 p.m. EST) on ABC and streaming next day on Hulu. John Ramsey, the 81-year-old father of JonBenét, sits down with “Nightline” co-anchor Byron Pitts for an all-new interview reflecting on his daughter’s tragic death and the decades of suspicion that have followed both John and his late wife Patsy, despite having been cleared by authorities, and revealing what he would say to JonBenét today. Ramsey also shares his thoughts on what he thinks police need to do right now to identify the killer. “20/20” also includes rare interviews from the vault, including never-before-seen footage of anchor Barbara

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20/20

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

AN ALL-NEW ‘20/20’ INVESTIGATES THE SHOCKING MURDER OF FAMED REAL ESTATE DEVELOPER GARY TRIANO, AIRING FRIDAY, JAN. 24, ON ABC, NEXT DAY ON HULU

‘AMERICAN CATASTROPHE: LA BURNING – A SPECIAL EDITION OF 20/20’

‘20/20’ REPORTS ON THE HAUNTING DISAPPEARANCE OF HUSBAND AND FATHER MICHAEL SHAVER IN AN ALL-NEW EPISODE AIRING FRIDAY, JAN. 17

AN ALL-NEW ‘20/20’ INVESTIGATES THE DISAPPEARANCE OF A YOUNG COLLEGE STUDENT

ON THE EVENING OF PRESIDENT JIMMY CARTER’S DEATH, AN ALL-NEW ‘20/20’ SPECIAL REFLECTS ON HIS EXTRAORDINARY LIFE, UNLIKELY RISE TO THE PRESIDENCY AND ONGOING LEGACY

AFFAIRS. ANTIFREEZE. A LETTER FROM THE GRAVE. WHAT REALLY HAPPENED TO JULIE JENSEN?

FOR THE 4TH CONSECUTIVE YEAR, ABC NEWS’ ‘20/20’ IS FRIDAY’S NO. 1 NEWSMAGAZINE ACROSS THE BOARD

ABC NEWS STUDIOS ANNOUNCES ‘MANHUNT: LUIGI MANGIONE AND THE CEO MURDER – A SPECIAL EDITION OF 20/20,’ AIRING DEC. 19 AT 10:01 P.M. EST ON ABC

AN ALL-NEW ‘20/20’ INVESTIGATES THE MURDER OF JONBENÉT RAMSEY NEARLY 30 YEARS AFTER SHE WAS FOUND MURDERED IN HER HOME

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