TWO NEW TRUE CRIME PODCASTS FROM ABC NEWS’ ‘20/20’ AND ABC AUDIO

Two all-new limited-series true crime podcasts from ABC Audio and “20/20” will launch on all major podcasting platforms this spring. “Bridge of Lies,” hosted by multiple Emmy® Award-winning “Nightline” co-anchor Juju Chang, documents the disappearance, betrayal and murder of 19-year-old Sarah Stern and the sting operation that exposed her murderer, premiering March 10. “Blood and Water,” hosted by Emmy-nominated national correspondent Stephanie Ramos, details the decades-long cold case murder of Washington, D.C., resident Leslie Preer, launching April 21.

In December 2016, 19-year-old Sarah Stern vanished from her New Jersey hometown after her car was found abandoned near a bridge overlooking the Shark River. What authorities initially believed to be a suicide soon unraveled into a homicide investigation that revealed a surprising, personal twist. “Bridge of Lies” reports on the case and features audio of interviews with investigators, 911 calls and a police sting operation that helped put Sarah’s murderer behind bars. The series explores a story about friendship, greed and the terrifying realization that the person you trust most may be capable of the unthinkable.

Known for her decade of investigative reporting on “Nightline,” Chang makes her podcasting debut with the series, bringing her natural storytelling talent and trusted voice to the audio space. The trailer for “Bridge of Lies” is available now on Apple Podcasts, Amazon Music, Spotify and other major podcast platforms.

“Blood and Water” examines the 23-year cold case murder of Leslie Preer, who was found brutally murdered in 2001, her body left in the shower of her home in the wealthy suburbs of Washington, D.C. Investigators initially set their sights on Leslie’s husband as the prime suspect, until bombshell DNA evidence revealed the presence of an unknown male at the scene. With extensive access to the original police tapes, interviews with Preer’s friends and family, and with the cold case detectives who worked to solve the crime, “Blood and Water” tells the story of a decades-long wait for justice for Leslie’s daughter, and the cutting-edge investigative techniques that finally caught the killer.

Drawing on her original reporting, Ramos now brings the case to the podcast space as a first-time host. Subscribe and follow “20/20” on all major podcast platforms to listen when the series premieres.

Since launching as a true crime audio destination, ABC Audio series, including “Bad Rap: The Case Against Diddy,” “What Happened to Holly Bobo?” and “Devil in the Desert,” have been featured on Apple and Spotify Best of lists and dominated the podcast charts. “Devil in the Desert” became the most successful ABC Audio and “20/20” limited series ever, holding the No. 1 spot on Apple Podcasts’ Top Shows chart for more than three consecutive weeks.

For more information, visit ABC Audio.

About ABC Audio
ABC Audio is America’s premier source for radio news, entertainment content, and podcasts. ABC News Radio reaches more Americans than any other commercial broadcaster through its network of more than 1,600 radio stations and digital distributors. ABC Audio offers affiliates on-demand access to original audio, video and social media content, as well as news, entertainment and lifestyle digital text stories. ABC Audio is part of the top-ranked Walt Disney Company podcasting network. The award-winning podcast portfolio includes ABC News’ flagship daily news podcast, “Start Here,” The Walt Disney Company’s top-performing podcast, “20/20,” “20/20: The After Show” and “The View: Behind the Table.”

About “20/20”
ABC News’ “20/20” is an 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 Fridays from 9-11 p.m. ET on ABC and are available to stream on ABC News digital platforms, Disney+ and Hulu.

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