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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. Subscribe to 20/20 True Crime+ for ad-free listening, early access to new series, exclusive bonus content, and hundred... more

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Without a smoking gun, detectives try to piece together what may have happened to the McStays after they disappeared.

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A beloved law professor's gruesome murder. (OAD 11/10/23)

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Recent Guests

Kathy Jarvis
Kathy Jarvis, Chase Merritt's ex-girlfriend and mother of his children
Related to the McStay case
Episode: McStays Episode 5: The Best Friend
Aaron Koturski
Chief Investigative Correspondent for ABC News
ABC News
Episode: Mangione Episode 5: "The Gambit"
Lindsay Clancy
Defendant in the trial
None stated
Episode: The Trial of Lindsay Clancy
Madison Nygaard
Survivor who narrowly escaped an attempted kidnapping, later a key witness
Episode: True Crime Vault: Murderer in the Minivan
Dr. Ajuwa Smalls-Monte
Emergency room psychiatrist providing analysis of postpartum mental health
Emergency Medicine/Independent Practice
Episode: The After Show: The Lindsay Clancy Trial
Dan Rassier
Music teacher near the abduction site and eyewitness
Rassier family
Episode: True Crime Vault: Snatched
Danny Heinrich
Suspect in multiple cases; later confessed
Individual
Episode: True Crime Vault: Snatched
Chris Bokers
Retired FBI special agent; C.A.R.D.T. team member
FBI
Episode: True Crime Vault: Snatched
Dan Heinrich
Danny Heinrich, suspect (alternate name spelling per transcript)
Suspect
Episode: True Crime Vault: Snatched

Hosts

Deborah Roberts
Lead host and anchor with extensive ABC News experience, frequently moderating and guiding investigative discussions.
David Muir
Anchor and program presenter, often introducing segments and driving the discussion.

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4.1 out of 5 stars from 13.7k ratings
  • Thieves

    Paid for a subscription, but still hearing ads. Apple refused a refund so I will be filing a dispute with my bank.

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    5519AP
    United States8 days ago
  • Good storytelling

    The episodes are well laid out.

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    MellowStarfish
    United States17 days ago
  • Messy

    Splitting episodes in a series makes it a mess. Episodes are not well done for a podcast. Too much music and effects and so drawn out. Muir and Roberts especially come off so self absorbed and pretentious.

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    Anneoftheforest
    United States19 days ago
  • How greedy!

    Charging for episodes now? Unreal. Unsubscribing and from now on totally devoted to NBC & CBS. They dont charge for their episodes. There's a million crime podcast for free. See ya!

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    krinklekrinkle
    United States20 days ago
  • Stop

    WTH what has happened I can’t listen to anything without paying seriously. No thanks you’ve ruined my all time favorite 20/20

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    Useless!!..
    United States23 days ago

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McStays Episode 4: Questions and Answers
Q: Did you kill the McStays' family?
Chase Merritt denied involvement, repeatedly asserting he did not kill the McStays and maintaining his alibi while investigators presented conflicting evidence.
The After Show: The Lindsay Clancy Trial
Q: Let's talk about warning signs. How can caregivers distinguish between normal stress and something that requires urgent help?
Warning signs include persistent dark thoughts, voices or delusions, dissociation, and a sense of not being in control of actions. If someone feels compelled to harm, or experiences voices, they should seek emergency care rather than waiting for a routine appointment.
Subscriber Bonus: Q&A with Aaron Katersky
Q: What's the best piece of advice you ever got from a colleague at ABC News?
Deborah recalls Barbara Walters' influence—living by the idea of outlasting detractors and staying the course, while Aaron highlights a culture of concise, direct news delivery inspired by David Muir's mantra to simply say the news and move on.
The After Show: Running Out of Time
Q: How did it, how did you learn about Lauren's story?
The story emerged when several reporters and university observers recognized a pattern of institutional failures and a case that could have happened on other campuses, prompting a thorough investigation across several outlets.
The After Show: Who Killed Leslie Preer?
Q: How did new technology change the outcome of the case?
The detectives describe using genetic genealogy to connect the unknown DNA from the crime scene to a distant relative, which ultimately led to identifying the suspect in Romania and solving the case.

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True crime and investigative journalism are the core, with multi-episode deep dives into high-profile cases, courtroom drama, and forensic science. Episodes blend archival media, interviews with investigators, families, and experts, plus standalone specials and after-show discussions that broaden the narrative to systemic issues like campus safety, wrongful convictions, and media ethics. Noteworthy are narrative-driven, multi-jurisdiction investigations and a strong emphasis on human impact, procedural detail, and accountability, often featuring elite reporters and law-enforcement professionals in a documentary-style format. For potential listeners, expect rigorous storytelling, meticulous timelines, and a newsroom perspective on complex cr... more

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