ABC AUDIO AND ‘20/20’ ANNOUNCE NEW GRIPPING TRUE CRIME PODCAST SERIES ON THE MURDER OF A BELOVED DOCTOR IN A REMOTE TOWN, LAUNCHING JULY 29

Today, ABC Audio and “20/20” announced a new chilling podcast joining its No. 1 true crime line-up, “Cold Blooded: Mystery in Alaska,” launching Tuesday, July 29. Hosted by ABC News contributor Chris Connelly, the six-part series explores the mystery of a beloved doctor who authorities found dead in his home in Ketchikan, Alaska. Connelly travels to the remote town, bringing listeners with him to the heart of the investigation to answer the defining question: Was Dr. Eric Garcia murdered? The trailer is available now on Apple Podcasts, Amazon Music, Spotify and other major podcast platforms.

What started as a routine welfare check quickly took a turn, as police discovered clues that pointed to something much more haunting. In the series, Connelly revisits his original reporting from the “20/20” episode “Cold Blooded,” delving deeper into the case. Featuring exclusive extended audio of police body camera footage, the podcast reveals more than ever before about the fateful day authorities found Dr. Garcia dead. Listeners will follow along as the police uncover each twist and turn in the case, including a secret romance, the theft of hundreds of thousands of dollars’ worth of property, and a suspicious character with ties to the porn industry. 

The new series joins ABC Audio’s growing portfolio of chart-topping true crime podcasts, including the most recent launch, “Devil in the Desert.” Following its June 17 premiere, “Devil in the Desert” dominated the Apple Podcasts charts and became the most successful ABC Audio limited series ever, maintaining the No. 1 spot for Top Shows for over three consecutive weeks. Previous launches, “Bad Rap: The Case Against Diddy” and “What Happened to Holly Bobo?,” also charted in the Top 5 on Apple Podcasts’ Top Shows, Top Series and Top True Crime lists, with the latter skyrocketing to No. 1.

For more information, visit ABC Audio.

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