New ‘20/20’ Goes Inside the Investigation With Detectives Who Cracked the Case of Sherri Papini, Who Is Set To Serve 18 Months in Prison for Lying to Federal Agents About Her Fabricated Kidnapping
Program Includes Never-Before-Seen Evidence From the Investigation, Including Videotaped Police Interviews and Interrogation Room Tapes With Papini and Her Husband

‘20/20’ Airs on Friday, Sept. 30 (9:01-11:00 p.m. EDT), on ABC, Next Day on Hulu

On the heels of Sherri Papini pleading guilty and receiving an 18-month prison sentence for her fabricated kidnapping tale to federal agents and mail fraud, “20/20” features interviews with the investigators who cracked the case. Five years after her disappearance, authorities arrested the mother of two from Northern California for lying to them about two Hispanic women abducting and physically abusing her after going out for a jog in the middle of the day. This two-hour special includes just released evidence from the investigation, including videotaped police interviews with Sherri and her husband Keith, who has since filed for divorce; photos of Sherri’s various injuries, which she described to detectives as having been inflicted by her abductors, including the brand on her back; and police interview with James Reyes, the ex-boyfriend Papini was actually staying with when she said she was being held captive, who was unaware of her plan and believed he was giving a friend a place to stay. In addition, the report includes interviews with former Shasta County Sheriff Tom Bosenko, former Redding, California, Mayor Missy McArthur, Northern Hispanic Latino Coalition co-founder Alan Ernesto Phillips and more. “20/20” airs on Friday, Sept. 30 (9:01-11:00 p.m. EDT), on ABC, next day on Hulu.

ABC News’ “20/20” is an award-winning primetime program anchored by David Muir and Amy Robach. A proven leader as a long-form newsmagazine for over 40 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. The two-hour “20/20” events air Fridays from 9:01-11:00 p.m. EDT on ABC and are available to stream on ABC News digital platforms and Hulu.

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‘20/20’ Season 45 Premiere Investigates Florida Husband Serving Life for Murdering Wife, Despite Forensic Evidence Linked to Another Man
‘20/20’ Co-Anchor Amy Robach Conducts Exclusive TV Interview With Leo Schofield, in Prison for More Than 30 Years After Being Convicted of Murdering His Wife, Michelle Schofield

Two-Hour Season Premiere Includes Exclusive TV Interview With Gilbert King, Pulitzer Prize-Winning Author and Host of New “Bone Valley” Podcast About the Case

‘20/20’ Airs on Friday, Sept. 23 (9:05-11:00 p.m. EDT), on ABC, Streaming Next Day on Hulu

For three decades, Leo Schofield has been serving life in prison since his young wife Michelle Schofield’s brutal stabbing. Despite no physical evidence linking him to the murder—and significant developments in the case since his conviction, including the identification of fingerprints and a so-called confession from another man to the “Bone Valley” podcast hosts—Leo remains imprisoned with little hope for freedom. The “20/20” season 45 premiere poses this question: is Leo in prison for the crime of another man?

The two-hour program features “20/20” co-anchor Amy Robach’s exclusive TV interview with Leo Schofield from prison, where he discusses trying to clear his name, and interviews with Leo’s current wife, Crissie Carter Schofield, who he met while in prison, and daughter Ashely Schofield—both of whom have made it their mission to fight for his freedom. This episode also features exclusive access to Lava for Good’s upcoming podcast “Bone Valley” hosted by Gilbert King, a Pulitzer Prize-winning author, as well as an exclusive interview with King regarding his 3 ½-year investigation into the Schofield case.

Additional exclusive interviews include Jerry Hill, former Florida state attorney; retired Capt. Synda Maynard, Crissie’s friend who inadvertently helped get a break in the case; Judge Scott Cupp, who brought the case to King’s attention for the podcast; Jessie Saum, Michelle Schofield’s brother; Michell Truax, Michelle Schofield’s best friend; and Jason Flom, creator and host of the “Wrongful Conviction” podcast franchise, CEO of Lava for Good and a founding board member of the Innocence Project.

“20/20” airs on Friday, Sept. 23 (9:05-11:00 p.m. EDT), on ABC, next day on Hulu.

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‘20/20’ Investigates the Mysterious Death of a Wife on an African Safari
‘20/20’ Features Exclusive Interview With Former Bartender Who Alleges He Heard a Shocking Admission

‘20/20’ Airs on Friday, Sept. 16 (9:01–11:00 p.m. EDT), on ABC, Next Day on Hulu

Dr. Larry Rudolph and his wife, Bianca Rudolph, were avid big game hunters, often traveling the world to bring back trophies of exotic animals they had killed. In 2016, the pair headed to Zambia, where Bianca was hunting a leopard. Tragedy struck when Bianca died of a shotgun blast to the chest on the last day of the trip. Local authorities ruled the death accidental, and over the next few months, Larry collected approximately $4.88 million in life insurance. In the wake of Bianca’s death, several tips were called into the FBI, notifying agents that Larry had been carrying on an affair with an employee at his dental clinic, Lori Milliron, for more than 10 years.

“20/20” takes an inside look at the investigation into Bianca’s death, featuring an exclusive interview with Brian Lovelace, a former bartender who says he overhead Larry tell his mistress that he killed his wife for her. Chief national correspondent Matt Gutman traveled to Zambia to interview Spencer Kakoma, the game scout who accompanied the Rudolphs on their hunt, and Musawa Musese, the parks investigator who was one of the first at the crime scene. Additional interviews include Anna Grimley and Sherry Houck, former employees at Larry’s dental clinic; Tim Runco, Larry’s former dental partner; Rachel Anders, the mother of Lori’s grandson; Ron Arendt, a lifetime member of Safari Club International; David Markus, Rudolph’s lead attorney; and John Dill, Lori’s attorney; and the jury foreperson.

“20/20” airs on Friday, Sept. 16 (9:01-11:00 p.m. EDT), on ABC.

ABC News’ “20/20” is an award-winning primetime program anchored by David Muir and Amy Robach. A proven leader as a long-form newsmagazine for over 40 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. The two-hour “20/20” events air Fridays from 9:01-11:00 p.m. EDT on ABC and are available to stream on ABC News digital platforms and Hulu.

‘20/20’ Presents Two-Hour Special on the Death of 19-Year-Old Sarah Stern, Whose Car Was Mysteriously Found Atop a Bridge
‘20/20’ Airs Friday, Sept. 2 (9:01-11:00 p.m. EDT), on ABC

When 19-year-old Sarah Stern’s car was mysteriously found atop a bridge in December 2016, authorities suspected her childhood friend, Liam McAtasney. “20/20” presents a two-hour program on the spirited young woman’s death, featuring interviews with Anthony Curry, Liam’s friend who participated in a police sting operation; Megan McAtasney, Liam’s mom; Christopher Gramiccioni, Monmouth County prosecutor; Chris Decker and Meghan Doyle, prosecutors on the case; and Brian Weisbrot and Nicholas Cattelona, detectives on the case. The program includes hidden camera video of Liam’s confession, who was found guilty of killing Sarah; 9-1-1 calls; police dashboard camera video; and interrogation tapes and video of Preston Taylor, a close friend of Sarah’s, when he pleaded guilty to his role in Sarah’s disappearance. “20/20” airs on Friday, Sept. 2 (9:01-11:00 p.m. EDT), on ABC. (Rebroadcast. ABC OAD: 3/1/19)

ABC News’ “20/20” is an award-winning primetime program anchored by David Muir and Amy Robach. A proven leader as a long-form newsmagazine for over 40 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. The two-hour “20/20” events air Fridays from 9:01-11:00 p.m. EDT on ABC and are available to stream on ABC News digital platforms and Hulu.

‘20/20’ Unravels the Details of a 15-Year-Old’s Disappearance and Explores How the Case Went Cold for Ten Years Before Authorities Arrested a Suspect
‘20/20’ Airs Friday, Aug. 26 (9:01-11:00 p.m. EDT), on ABC

Nicholas McGuffin spent almost ten years behind bars for a crime he says he did not commit. If he didn’t kill his former girlfriend, then who did? McGuffin opened to “20/20” about his overturned manslaughter conviction in the death of then 15-year-old Leah Freeman, killed in 2000 when McGuffin was only 18 years old. For this newly updated show, McGuffin spoke candidly about his work with the Forensic Justice Project that helped him gain his freedom; the key role unidentified DNA found on evidence played in overturning his conviction; and his life since being free, including his desire to seek justice for Freeman and solve the mystery behind who really killed her. “20/20” unravels the details of Freeman’s disappearance and explores how the case went cold for ten years before authorities arrested McGuffin. It also features interviews with Kathy McGuffin, McGuffin’s mother; McGuffin’s friends Nanette Stevens, Rick Stevens, Quinn Meyers and Haley Greenway; Shaun McCrea, McGuffin’s trial attorney; Mark Dannels, Fmr., City of Coquille Police Chief who first arrested McGuffin in 2010; Paul Frasier, Coos County District Attorney; and an interview with Janis Puracal, McGuffin’s attorney. “20/20” airs on Friday, Aug. 26 (9:01-11:00 p.m. EDT), on ABC. (ABC OAD: 2/28/20)

ABC News’ “20/20” is an award-winning primetime program anchored by David Muir and Amy Robach. A proven leader as a long-form newsmagazine for over 40 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. The two-hour “20/20” events air Fridays from 9:01-11:00 p.m. EDT on ABC and are available to stream on ABC News digital platforms and Hulu.