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WHEN TWO SUITCASES ARE FOUND ON THE SIDE OF THE HIGHWAY CONTAINING HUMAN REMAINS, IT LEADS POLICE DOWN A TWISTED AND DARK PATH TO FIND A KILLER

When two suitcases containing human remains are discovered along a Wisconsin highway, it sends shockwaves through the community. The key to unraveling the mystery lies with a 37-year-old woman named Laura Simonson who suddenly disappears, leaving behind only a note apologizing to her family. As investigators dig deeper, they uncover a disturbing online world involving BDSM and a former police officer known as “Mr. Handcuffs,” whose role in Laura’s disappearance raises troubling questions. ABC News correspondent John Quiñones reports in the all-new episode “The Suitcase Murders,” Friday, Oct. 16 (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-dept

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October 9, 2026

WHEN THE BODY OF A YOUNG WOMAN IS FOUND IN THE BASEMENT OF AN ABANDONED HOUSE, THE PRIME SUSPECT LEADS AUTHORITIES ON A MULTIYEAR NATIONWIDE SEARCH

When 22-year-old Cati Blauvelt disappears, her loved ones immediately know something is wrong. After filing a missing person’s report, family and friends begin searching locations in her Simpsonville, South Carolina, hometown. But when two male friends find Cati stabbed to death and hidden in the basement of an abandoned house, authorities become suspicious. It seems too convenient to detectives that these men would find Cati in the first place they looked. Eventually, authorities clear these friends and expand their search to other people in Cati’s life. They discover that she had an estranged husband, Army recruiter John Blauvelt. Police find John’s behavior in the wake of Cati’s death strange, including bringing his new 17-year-old girlfriend, Hannah Thompson, to her funeral. In the weeks after Cati’s murder, they continue to question John until he goes AWOL, fleeing the area with Hannah in tow. A few weeks later, Hannah turns up in Oregon, saying she wants to come home and telling

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October 8, 2026

ABC NEWS WINS IN LATE NIGHT AND FRIDAY NIGHT

“Nightline” ABC News’ “Nightline” ranked No. 1 in Total Viewers (1.174 million), Adults 25-54 (244,000) and Adults 18-49 (167,000) for the week of Sept 28, 2026, based on Live+Same Day Big Data Plus Panel Program Ratings from Nielsen Media Research, leading NBC’s “Late Night with Seth Meyers” across the board. “Nightline” improved on premiere week by double digits in Total Viewers (+15% – 1.174million vs. 1.020 million), Adults 25-54 (+15% – 244,000 vs. 213,000) and Adults 18-49 (+11% – 167,000 vs. 151,000), hitting 16-week highs across the board — since w/o 6/8/26. “Nightline” saw gains on the same week last year in Total Viewers (+10% – 1.174 million vs. 1.070 million), Adults 25-54 (+6% – 244,000 vs. 221,000) and Adults 18-49 (+10% – 167,000 vs. 158,000). Season to date, “Nightline” (1.152 million, 236,000 and 163,000, respectively) leads NBC’s “Late Night with Seth Meyers” (1.020 million, 204,000 and 133,000, respectively) in Total Viewers, Adults 25-54 and Adults 18-49 for the

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October 1, 2026

‘20/20’ REPORTS ON A MYSTERY DNA PROFILE, A YEARS-LONG SEARCH FOR ANSWERS AND THE BREAKTHROUGH THAT SOLVED A YOUNG WOMAN’S MURDER IN ‘HOME ALONE,’ FRIDAY, OCT. 2, ON ABC, STREAMS NEXT DAY ON DISNEY+ AND HULU

Allison Feldman was a young woman living in Scottsdale, Arizona, whose life appeared to be taking off. Her career as a medical salesperson was thriving; she had a steady boyfriend, a loving family and a wide circle of friends. That all changed one evening in February of 2015 when Allison was found brutally beaten and sexually assaulted inside her home. Detectives interviewed the people closest to her, but none matched the most critical evidence: a clear, unknown DNA profile recovered from the crime scene. Allison’s murder remained unsolved for years until advances in forensic familial DNA pointed investigators to a man with no known connection to Allison who held the clues to crack the case wide open. “20/20” contributors David and Kristen Mittelman of Othram Labs, one of the country’s preeminent forensics labs, share insight into how familial DNA works and how this crucial DNA evidence helped catch a killer. ABC News correspondent John Quiñones reports in “Home Alone,” Friday, Oct. 2

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September 24, 2026

ABC NEWS WINS ACROSS THE BOARD IN LATE NIGHT AND FRIDAY NIGHT

“Nightline” Week of Sept 14, 2026: ABC News’ “Nightline” ranked No. 1 in Total Viewers (1.024 million), Adults 25-54 (199,000) and Adults 18-49 (157,000) for the week of Sept 14, 2026, based on Live+Same Day Big Data Plus Panel Program Ratings from Nielsen Media Research, leading NBC’s “Late Night with Seth Meyers.” For the second week in a row, “Nightline” scored increases versus the previous week in Total Viewers (+20% – 1.024 million vs. 855,000), Adults 25-54 (+14% – 199,000 vs. 175,000) and Adults 18-49 (+34% – 157,000 vs. 117,000). “Nightline” delivered its strongest performance across the board in 3 months — since w/o 6/8/26. “Nightline” turned in double-digit gains year to year in all key target demos: Total Viewers (+38% – 1.024 million vs. 742,000), Adults 25-54 (+47% – 199,000 vs. 135,000) and Adults 18-49 (+80% – 157,000 vs. 87,000). NOTE: For the week, NBC’s “Seth Meyers” was retitled to “Seth Meyers-SM.” 2025-2026 Season: For the 2025-2026 season, “Nightline” was up in

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September 24, 2026

‘20/20’ RETURNS FOR AN ALL-NEW SEASON WITH CO-ANCHORS DAVID MUIR AND DEBORAH ROBERTS, BEGINNING FRIDAY, SEPT. 25, ON ABC AND STREAMS NEXT DAY ON DISNEY+ AND HULU

“20/20” returns for a brand-new season of true crime, helmed by co-anchors David Muir and Deborah Roberts, beginning Friday, Sept. 25. “20/20” continues to reign as television’s No. 1 newsmagazine, delivering compelling true crime stories, exclusive interviews and in-depth reporting to millions of viewers each week. The season premiere of “20/20” features co-anchor Deborah Roberts’ reporting on the murder of college student Claire Gravel, who was found strangled off the side of the road just six miles from her apartment in Salem, Massachusetts. For years, there were no arrests, and even though new evidence was uncovered, the case eventually went cold. That is until 2007, when a mother living in a nearby town was attacked in an eerily similar way to Gravel. As detectives zero in on a suspect, this investigation breathes new life into Gravel’s murder case. Roberts goes inside the case and interviews Gravel’s family, the victim who survived the 2007 attack, as well as law enforcement off

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September 18, 2026

ABC’S ‘20/20’ REPORTS ON THE SHOCKING STORY OF TWO CLOSE-KNIT COUPLES AND A DEVASTATING BETRAYAL WITH A DEADLY OUTCOME IN THE ALL-NEW ‘MR. & MRS. MURDER,’ FRIDAY, SEPT. 18 ON ABC AND STREAMING NEXT DAY ON DISNEY+ AND HULU

It’s the twisted story of two close-knit couples in Tallahassee, Florida: Kathy and Brian Winchester and their childhood friends Mike and Denise Williams. Devout Baptists who shared a love of the outdoors, the couples did everything together. But on Dec. 16, 2000, their world turned upside down when Mike vanished during a duck hunting trip on Lake Seminole. With no body found, many believed he had drowned or was eaten by alligators. But only three years later, suspicions grew when Brian and Kathy divorced, and Brian went on to marry Denise. What first appeared to be a tragic accident soon pointed to something far more sinister. For more than a decade, Kathy relentlessly pursued the truth — uncovering a dark web of lies, betrayal and murder behind her friend’s disappearance — and she shares her story with ABC News. “20/20” reports on the extraordinary steps she took to uncover the truth about Mike’s disappearance and interviews law enforcement officials and special agents involved in t

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September 4, 2026

ALL-NEW ‘20/20’ FOLLOWING TODAY’S MISTRIAL IN THE CASE OF LINDSAY CLANCY, ‘20/20’ IS INSIDE THE COURTROOM AND EXAMINES THE PIVOTAL MOMENTS THAT ALLEGEDLY LED A MOTHER TO MURDER, SPARKING A NATIONAL DEBATE OVER POSTPARTUM MENTAL ILLNESS

Just moments after the judge declared a mistrial and the defense filed for an emergency stay in the case of Lindsay Clancy — the Massachusetts mother accused of murdering her three young children — “20/20” reports on the case that shocked the nation, from the tragic sequence of events leading up to the killings to the competing arguments over mental illness, intent and criminal accountability. Prosecutors argue that Clancy is a calculated killer, while the defense contends her actions were the result of severe postpartum psychosis. The two sides have presented sharply contrasting accounts of what happened and why, fueling a heated national debate about postpartum mental illness and its effect on her judgment and behavior. Tonight’s episode breaks down the pivotal moments of the trial, including the conflicting expert testimony over whether Clancy fully understood the consequences of her actions. “The Trial of Lindsay Clancy – Special Edition of “20/20” – airs FRIDAY, SEPT. 4 (9:00-10:

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September 4, 2026

ABC NEWS WINS FRIDAY NIGHT AND LATE NIGHT

ABC News* “Nightline” ABC News’ “Nightline” ranked No. 1 in Total Viewers (839,000), Adults 25-54 (129,000) and Adults 18-49 (83,000) for the week of Aug 24, 2026, based on Live+Same Day Big Data Plus Panel Program Ratings from Nielsen Media Research, leading NBC’s “Late Night with Seth Meyers.” For the third consecutive week, “Nightline” improved by double digits year to year in all key target demos: Total Viewers (+40% – 839,000 vs. 601,000), Adults 25-54 (+39% – 129,000 vs. 93,000) and Adults 18-49 (+30% – 83,000 vs. 64,000). Season to date, “Nightline” is up in Total Viewers (+5% – 957,000 vs. 913,000) versus the same point last season. NOTE: For the week, NBC’s “Seth Meyers” was retitled to “Seth Meyers-SM.” WEEK OF AUG. 24, 2026: PROGRAM AVERAGES TOTAL VIEWERS A25-54(000)/RTG A18-49(000)/RTG ABC’s “Nightline” 839,000 129,000/0.1 83,000/0.1 NBC’s “Late Night” 621,000 116,000/0.1 82,000/0.1 ABC News’ “Nightline” is late-night television’s prestigious, award-winning news program fe

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August 28, 2026

‘20/20’ REPORTS ON CARY STAYNER, THE YOSEMITE SERIAL KILLER, OVER 25 YEARS AFTER REIGN OF TERROR

Cary Stayner made headlines in 1999 after he terrorized Yosemite National Park, murdering four women within six months. “20/20” dives into Cary’s past and the horror that he inflicted and features interviews with former FBI agents Jeff Rinek and John Boles, who together took Cary’s shocking confession and with Lenna, one of Cary’s original intended victims that he described in his confession. “20/20” also reports the chilling story about Cary’s younger brother Steven, who was kidnapped as a child and escaped after seven years in captivity, and how it may have impacted Cary’s behavior. It also includes audio of Cary’s confession and footage from the ABC News archives. “20/20: Evil In Eden” airs on FRIDAY, AUG. 28 (9:00-11:00 p.m. EDT), on ABC and streaming next day on Disney+ and Hulu. (Rebroadcast. OAD: 1/25/19) 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 over 45 years, “20/2

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WHEN TWO SUITCASES ARE FOUND ON THE SIDE OF THE HIGHWAY CONTAINING HUMAN REMAINS, IT LEADS POLICE DOWN A TWISTED AND DARK PATH TO FIND A KILLER

WHEN THE BODY OF A YOUNG WOMAN IS FOUND IN THE BASEMENT OF AN ABANDONED HOUSE, THE PRIME SUSPECT LEADS AUTHORITIES ON A MULTIYEAR NATIONWIDE SEARCH

ABC NEWS WINS IN LATE NIGHT AND FRIDAY NIGHT

‘20/20’ REPORTS ON A MYSTERY DNA PROFILE, A YEARS-LONG SEARCH FOR ANSWERS AND THE BREAKTHROUGH THAT SOLVED A YOUNG WOMAN’S MURDER IN ‘HOME ALONE,’ FRIDAY, OCT. 2, ON ABC, STREAMS NEXT DAY ON DISNEY+ AND HULU

ABC NEWS WINS ACROSS THE BOARD IN LATE NIGHT AND FRIDAY NIGHT

‘20/20’ RETURNS FOR AN ALL-NEW SEASON WITH CO-ANCHORS DAVID MUIR AND DEBORAH ROBERTS, BEGINNING FRIDAY, SEPT. 25, ON ABC AND STREAMS NEXT DAY ON DISNEY+ AND HULU

ABC’S ‘20/20’ REPORTS ON THE SHOCKING STORY OF TWO CLOSE-KNIT COUPLES AND A DEVASTATING BETRAYAL WITH A DEADLY OUTCOME IN THE ALL-NEW ‘MR. & MRS. MURDER,’ FRIDAY, SEPT. 18 ON ABC AND STREAMING NEXT DAY ON DISNEY+ AND HULU

ALL-NEW ‘20/20’ FOLLOWING TODAY’S MISTRIAL IN THE CASE OF LINDSAY CLANCY, ‘20/20’ IS INSIDE THE COURTROOM AND EXAMINES THE PIVOTAL MOMENTS THAT ALLEGEDLY LED A MOTHER TO MURDER, SPARKING A NATIONAL DEBATE OVER POSTPARTUM MENTAL ILLNESS

ABC NEWS WINS FRIDAY NIGHT AND LATE NIGHT

‘20/20’ REPORTS ON CARY STAYNER, THE YOSEMITE SERIAL KILLER, OVER 25 YEARS AFTER REIGN OF TERROR

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