WHEN A BELOVED MOTHER AND BUSINESSWOMAN VANISHES FROM HER FARM, HER FAMILY HUNTS DOWN THE MAN THEY SUSPECT IS RESPONSIBLE WHILE A RELENTLESS DETECTIVE GOES ON A TWO-YEAR QUEST TO FIND HER

When beloved Michigan mother and businesswoman Dee Warner disappears from her family’s farm, her loved ones are determined to find out what happened. When they believe the investigation is moving too slowly, they take matters into their own hands and publicly accuse her husband, Dale Warner, of being involved, which he denies. More than two years later, a determined detective discovered her body in a shocking location, showing signs of strangulation and blunt force trauma. Warner is ultimately charged with her murder, but with no direct physical evidence linking him to the crime, will prosecutors be able to build a case strong enough to secure a conviction? The two-hour episode includes interviews with Dee Warner’s loved ones and law enforcement, including an exclusive interview with the detective who ultimately broke the case, and body camera footage that brings viewers inside the investigation. “ABC News Live Prime” anchor Linsey Davis reports on the all-new “20/20” episode “Help Dale Find Dee,” airing Friday, Oct. 23 (9:00-11:00 p.m. EDT), on ABC, streaming the next day on Disney+ and Hulu.

ABC News’ “20/20” is the No. 1 award-winning primetime program anchored by David Muir and Deborah Roberts. A proven leader as a long-form newsmagazine for almost 50 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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