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June 11, 2026

THE SHOCKING CASE OF A BOY BAND MEMBER AND THE ALLEGED PLOT TO KILL HIM ON ‘IMPACT x NIGHTLINE,’ NOW STREAMING ON DISNEY+ AND HULU

THURSDAY, JUNE 11
IMPACT x Nightline: “The Boy Band Murder Plot?” (431) — Now Streaming on Disney+ and Hulu
Logline: A former member of a popular boy band has become the target of an alleged murder-for-hire plot. But why would anyone want to kill him? The twists and turns of a relationship gone sour as his influencer ex is charged with plotting to kill him.

Extended Logline:
“IMPACT x Nightline” delves into the shocking case of a former boy band member who became the target of a wild murder-for-hire plot allegedly orchestrated by his influencer ex-girlfriend and her father. As investigators unravel the twists and turns of a relationship gone wrong, the special explores the motives, evidence and dramatic allegations that led to criminal charges. Through interviews and a detailed examination of the case, “IMPACT x Nightline” reveals how a seemingly picture-perfect online romance spiraled into an extraordinary criminal investigation across multiple states.

The Inside Scoop:

  • “IMPACT x Nightline: The Boy Band Murder Plot?” now streaming on Disney+ and Hulu.
  • Interviews include the following:
    • Cynthia Kaiser, former deputy assistant director for the FBI Cyber Division
    • Josh Margolin, ABC News chief investigative reporter
    • Ana Garcia, host, “True Crime News” podcast
    • Julissa Bermudez, host and entrepreneur
    • Brian Buckmire, ABC News chief legal analyst
    • Kelley Carter, ABC News contributor
    • Rocsi Diaz, ABC News contributor

Now in its fourth season, ABC News Studios’ award-winning streaming newsmagazine “IMPACT x Nightline” investigates the topics dominating American culture, stories in the zeitgeist, and conversations around the globe. Eman Varoqua is executive producer.

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