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For decades, the Black Dahlia murder and the Zodiac killings have stood as two of America’s most chilling unsolved mysteries. Now, in a stunning twist, amateur sleuth Alex Baber claims he’s cracked both cases and that the same man is responsible for these infamous crimes. Baber says he deciphered the Zodiac’s last unsolved coded message — a puzzle that stumped experts for decades — and uncovered a trail that, he claims, connects directly to the Black Dahlia murder. “IMPACT x Nightline” offers an exclusive look into Baber’s findings, the evidence he says links the cases, and what law enforcement experts say, including the former head of LAPD’s Cold Case Unit, who believes he may have finally identified the killer in both cases.

In 1991, 25-year-old mother Cynthia Gonzalez was found brutally murdered on a desolate roadside outside of Dallas-Fort Worth. For 34 years, the case went cold, with no suspects and no arrests. Then, in a stunning twist, a group of college students at the University of Texas at Austin helped crack the case wide open. As part of an innovative criminology course, these students partnered with police to uncover what investigators describe as an alleged love triangle — one that may have led to Cynthia’s murder, with the other woman now at the center of the investigation.

In 1984, after a shift at a roller rink, 16-year-old Theresa Fusco went missing — her body later found beaten and naked. Forty years later, authorities believe they’ve found the suspect.

“IMPACT x Nightline” reports on the infamous NXIVM cult, founded by Keith Raniere and known for blackmailing, sexually abusing and manipulating women for over two decades. Now, “Nightline” co-anchor Juju Chang speaks with three former members of NXIVM after one of its top leaders, Allison Mack, was recently released from prison. Mack, once a rising Hollywood star, bares all in two podcasts, sharing her dark story of indoctrination and her role in recruiting and abusing other women. The episode explores how Mack grappled with the harm she inflicted and the psychological grip of cult leader Keith Raniere. Hear firsthand accounts from survivors and experts who unpack the mechanics of coercion and control inside NXIVM.

“IMPACT x Nightline” investigates how $100 million worth of crown jewels vanished and the global hunt to recover them. The episode takes viewers inside the minds of art thieves and elite investigators. Hear from convicted former thieves on how they would have pulled off the ultimate score and the founder of the FBI’s art crime team, who shares never-before-seen video of a sting operation to recover a $35 million Rembrandt. Plus, relive the infamous 2003 Antwerp diamond heist with the cops who investigated it and the diamond brokers who lived through it.

It was a web of deception, lies and murder that would bring down a family dynasty. Years after Alex Murdaugh was found guilty of murdering his wife and son on their sprawling South Carolina estate, the fascination with the case and family endures. “IMPACT x Nightline: Making of a Murdaugh” takes viewers behind the scenes of the hit Hulu series “Murdaugh: Death in the Family” that’s inspired by real events. This episode features “Nightline” co-anchor Juju Chang’s recent interviews with the series’ cast and creators, who discuss recreating the shocking story, and includes new commentary from a renowned criminologist and a leading legal analyst who offer fresh insight into the unbelievable case.

In this Halloween edition of “IMPACT x Nightline,” correspondent Ashan Singh explores the deep cultural fascination with horror, ghost stories and what happens after death. The episode features new interviews with near-death “experiencers” like country singer Gabby Mooney and references high-profile brushes with death, including actor Jeremy Renner’s 2023 snowplow accident. Singh travels to the allegedly haunted town of Globe, Arizona, where he joins paranormal investigators inside the infamous 1910 Gila County Jail. There, he says he experiences spine-tingling moments and reports on firsthand accounts from those who claim to have seen, felt and even communicated with spirits. Balancing belief with skepticism, the episode also includes voices from the Committee for Skeptical Inquiry, offering scientific counterpoints to the supernatural claims. “Back From The Dead” invites viewers to confront the unknown and decide for themselves what might be waiting in the afterlife.

IMPACT x Nightline” investigates a shocking homicide that took place at the 2025 Burning Man festival, where nearly 80,000 attendees gathered in Nevada’s Black Rock Desert for a week of art, community and radical self-expression. During the ritualistic burning of “The Man” — a massive wooden figure set ablaze at the conclusion of the festival — 37-year-old attendee Vadim Kruglov was fatally stabbed by an unidentified person. Law enforcement discovered his body at the scene, and now, his friends, family and fellow “burners” are left asking: How, and why, did this happen?

Should the Manson killers ever walk free? The infamous Manson cult is back in the headlines once again. Decades after Charles Manson and his followers brutally murdered seven people, 77-year-old Patricia Krenwinkel, one of the women convicted in the killings, has been recommended for parole. With cult member Leslie Van Houten already released, Krenwinkel hopes to be the second Manson family member to gain her freedom. “IMPACT x Nightline” speaks with Sharon Tate’s sister and reports on the controversy over whether any of the killers should be released, and if they are still a danger to society.

This week on “IMPACT x Nightline,” “Nightline” co-anchor Juju Chang sits down with GRAMMY Award-winning singer Ne-Yo to discuss his polyamorous lifestyle as he navigates his relationships with four girlfriends. The episode also features a Colorado throuple who share their polyamorous experience through a social media account called “Camp Throuple.” Finally, cameras are inside a poly speed dating event.

This week, “IMPACT x Nightline” explores the life and career of legendary musician Lionel Richie. “Good Morning America” co-anchor Robin Roberts sits down exclusively with Richie to talk about his new memoir, “Truly”; life growing up in Tuskegee, Alabama; his rise to fame with The Commodores and their painful breakup; his journey as a solo artist; and what he calls the scandal of his century. An inspiration across generations, Richie talks about enjoying time with his growing family and his role as a mentor on “American Idol.” As he reflects on the choices made throughout his career and personal life, he hopes to motivate others who doubt their dreams. ABC News Studios’ “IMPACT x Nightline: Truly Lionel Richie: A Conversation with Robin Roberts” now streaming on Disney+ and Hulu.

In the competitive world of sorority rush, mothers and daughters may have a secret weapon: rush coaches. From the thousands of dollars spent to the pressure and heartbreak, from alpha to zeta, we go behind the scenes of what it takes to seek a bid.

Fresh out of federal lockup, Todd and Julie Chrisley sit down to tell all to “IMPACT x Nightline.” They detail their life behind bars and their surprise homecoming, while daughter Savannah sheds light on her fight for their presidential pardon.

Eric Dane, the beloved star of “Grey’s Anatomy” and “Euphoria,” speaks for the first time to Diane Sawyer about his ALS diagnosis. The charismatic star opens up about his health, family, work and future.

A look inside the harrowing 2016 robbery where Kim Kardashian was held at gunpoint in Paris. One of the robbers, a key investigator, and a victim who was inside Kim’s hotel room speak out for the first time.

The criminal trial of Sean “Diddy” Combs has begun. Prosecutors allege he engaged in a dark underworld of sex trafficking, prostitution and more. The mogul denies all accusations, maintaining his innocence. “IMPACT x Nightline” goes inside the case.

The tragic story of Patsy Skiple, one of the Happy Face Killer’s Jane Doe victims, is finally uncovered decades after her disappearance. Skiple’s family and the Happy Face Killer’s daughter share the painful fallout of his crimes.

This week on “IMPACT x Nightline,” “Nightline” co-anchor Juju Chang reports on Russell Brand, an English comedian once married to Katy Perry who is criminally charged with two counts of sexual assault, two counts of rape and indecent assault in Great Britain in April of this year. Chang takes a deep dive into Brand’s troubled rise to fame with rarely seen photos and video, an exclusive interview with his past roommate, and footage from a past “Nightline” sit-down with Brand. Chang also speaks with the attorney who represents a female extra from the set of the 2011 remake of “Arthur” who filed a civil complaint against Brand in 2023. The extra, named “Jane Doe” in the lawsuit, alleges she was sexually assaulted on her first day on set. Brand denies all accusations against him and has said any encounters were consensual. Now, he has pivoted from his racy past persona to a religious right-wing influencer, popping up at massive republican events like the 2024 Republican National Convention and engaging with right-wing media personalities like Tucker Carlson and Ben Shapiro. If convicted by the UK. court, Brand could face life in prison.

This week, “IMPACT x Nightline” reports on the retrial of Karen Read, who is charged with the 2022 murder of her then-boyfriend, Boston police officer John O’Keefe. After a shocking deadlocked jury in Read’s first trial that took place in 2024, she is back in court as the second trial begins. ABC News sits down with those close to the case to learn more about what happened that snowy night.

This week, “IMPACT x Nightline” reports on the case of Lori Vallow Daybell, a married former beauty queen and mother who fell for Chad Daybell, a religious leader prepping for the end of the world. As the affair unfolded, their families started dying and disappearing, including two of Lori’s children, ages 7 and 16, who were killed in 2019. In 2023, Lori was found guilty of two counts of first-degree murder for killing her two youngest children, and now she is back on trial for the alleged murder of her estranged husband, Charles Vallow, but she maintains her innocence.

Tracy Anderson has been dubbed by many a “secret weapon” in Hollywood. Stars like Gwyneth Paltrow, Jennifer Lopez and more turn to her famed fitness method, but it hasn’t been without controversy. “IMPACT x Nightline” goes behind the scenes.

Selena was one of the most celebrated entertainers of her generation, but her life was tragically cut short in 1995 at the age of 23. Now, 30 years after her tragic murder, could her killer be set free? “IMPACT x Nightline” investigates.

This week on “IMPACT x Nightline,” “Nightline” co-anchor Juju Chang sits down with Courtney Stodden, who married actor Doug Hutchison with her parents’ consent when she was 16 and he was 51. In 2011, “Nightline” had the first interview with Courtney and Doug as a married couple. At the time, she said that they were soulmates, but now, the two are divorced, and Stodden advocates against underage marriage, alleging she was groomed by Hutchison. Stodden shares the intimate details of her life, including losing her virginity to Hutchison on their wedding night, being a constant target for paparazzi and tabloids, the struggles she faced while trying to leave her first marriage, being cyberbullied by A-list celebrities, and the lasting effects of being a child bride.

Denise Richards is back in the spotlight. “IMPACT x Nightline” sits down with the actress and star of “Denise Richards & Her Wild Things” as she tells all about navigating Hollywood, motherhood and reclaiming her signature sexy image via OnlyFans.

“IMPACT x Nightline” reports on rare cases of IVF gone wrong, including a woman suing a fertility clinic after delivering a baby that wasn’t biologically hers and a family swapping babies with a nearby couple after an embryo mix-up.

An astonishing attack and an unbelievable motive: How did a sleepover end in attempted murder to please the fictional character Slender Man? “IMPACT x Nightline” unpacks the case after a new court ruling changes everything for one of the assailants.

This week, “IMPACT x Nightline” reports on Kaitlyn Conley. The 31-year-old former receptionist was convicted of manslaughter — but maintained her innocence — in the 2015 killing of Mary Yoder, her former boss and the mother of her ex-boyfriend. Earlier this month, a New York court overturned the conviction, allowing her to walk free. It is currently unknown if she will be retried. “IMPACT x Nightline” breaks down Conley’s case in new interviews and reporting, as well as footage from ABC News Studios’ 2024 docuseries “Little Miss Innocent: Passion. Poison. Prison.”

Wendy Williams has broken her silence on her guardianship, challenging her dementia diagnosis and pleading for her independence. “IMPACT x Nightline” speaks with Williams and dives deep into her case as her guardian calls for her to be reevaluated.

“IMPACT x Nightline” speaks to industry insiders about the ongoing feud between A-list rappers Kendrick Lamar and Drake, which triggered damning diss tracks and now a lawsuit. Who will reign supreme in this hip-hop battle for the ages?

With all the drama surrounding the blockbuster movie “It Ends with Us,” “IMPACT x Nightline” takes a deep dive into the ongoing legal battle between co-stars Blake Lively and Justin Baldoni and their fight in the court of public opinion.

Celebrities are dissolving their face fillers, and some young people are also following suit. Some in their 20s are going from needles to knives, seeking facelifts or other surgeries over Botox and fillers to tap into the fountain of youth.

This week, “IMPACT x Nightline” delves into the chilling case of Rex Heuermann, a Long Island man charged with murdering seven women, many of them sex workers, and scattering their remains along a half-mile stretch of coastline on Gilgo Beach in Long Island, New York, and in the woods further east. The episode investigates Heuermann’s alleged crimes through new interviews with true crime experts, law enforcement and those who have encountered the suspect himself, including a woman who says she went on a date with Heuermann before his arrest. The episode takes viewers through key evidence, including an alleged “planning document” and the shocking discovery of DNA evidence from a discarded pizza crust, which lead investigators to believe Heuermann committed the murders in his family home. Heuermann has pleaded not guilty. Tune into “IMPACT x Nightline” to learn more.

Two years after taking his final bow on the tour stage and 55 years since his debut in Los Angeles, “IMPACT x Nightline” looks back at the career and life of Elton John. “Good Morning America” co-anchor Robin Roberts sits down exclusively with the iconic singer to talk about the start of his career, as well as some of the highest moments and greatest challenges he faced along the way, including his battle with addiction, abusive childhood and struggles with loneliness. Additionally, David Furnish joins the conversation with his husband, Elton, to discuss their marriage and their lives as fathers to their two children. The new episode also explores the impact Elton has had on a younger generation of artists, including Lady Gaga, Charlie Puth and Brandi Carlile, who share what it is like working with the legendary musician. Tune into “IMPACT x Nightline” to learn more.

This week, “IMPACT x Nightline” goes inside a renewed investigation into the 1974 death of Karen Silkwood, a young mother and chemical technician who was outspoken about health and safety at a nuclear fuel plant owned by her employer, Kerr-McGee. Silkwood died in a single-car crash while on her way to meet The New York Times reporter David Burnham when authorities say she fell asleep at the wheel just miles from a union meeting she had just attended. She’d agreed to deliver sensitive documents that were never found after the crash. The mysterious circumstances surrounding Silkwood’s death captured national headlines, stumped generations of investigators and journalists, and even inspired an Oscar-nominated film starring Meryl Streep, Cher and Kurt Russell. Now, via new reporting, many exclusive on-camera interviews and the discovery of lost tapes and new information documented in ABC Audio’s podcast “Radioactive: The Karen Silkwood Mystery,” “IMPACT x Nightline” investigates if Silkwood’s death was an accident or something more sinister.

Miss Universe, and its sister pageant Miss USA, have long been the pinnacle of the pageant world, with the ability to launch its queens into the stratosphere. But, recent changes in ownership have caused many to wonder if the crown has lost its luster.

A luxury superyacht sank off the coast of Italy in just 16 minutes, sparking global intrigue as several of its wealthy passengers remained missing, including the yacht’s billionaire owner, British tech tycoon Mike Lynch. Lynch had just been given a second chance at freedom after avoiding decades in prison in a fraud trial. However, his new lease on life lasted only 74 days as he and his teen daughter were then reported dead, along with five others, in the sinking of his sailing yacht, Bayesian. “IMPACT x Nightline” investigates what could have caused the world-class yacht to sink and exclusively speaks to those who can paint a portrait of the man called Britain’s Bill Gates.

Murdered in broad daylight, everyone wants to know what happened to teenagers Abby Williams and Libby German. Who is the Delphi killer? This week, “IMPACT x Nightline” digs into one of the most disturbing and captivating murder mysteries of our time, the killings of two teenage girls in broad daylight in the small, close-knit town of Delphi, Indiana. The case has had tens of thousands of tips, video and audio evidence, and dozens of locals questioned, but no suspect for over five years. Now, a man is on trial: Richard Allen, a local husband and father. But is he really the killer? Tune into “IMPACT x Nightline” to learn more.

When news broke that Graceland would be foreclosed, fans were shocked. Could it be possible? Through new interviews with those closely connected with the iconic Presley family landmark and untold stories from actress Riley Keough’s new memoir detailing her mother’s, Lisa Marie Presley, experience growing up there, “IMPACT x Nightline” takes viewers inside Graceland to investigate the shocking alleged foreclosure scheme that many worried had a chance to succeed.

Drugs, a trashed hotel room, and a deadly fall: How One Direction’s Liam Payne tragically died. The boy band singer’s sudden death sparked renewed questions about the dark side of fame. How did the 31-year-old’s brilliant star fade so dramatically?

This week, “IMPACT x Nightline” revisits the case of Erik and Lyle Menendez, brothers who killed their parents, but now there are pleas to free them. New evidence and a reexamination of the Menendez family’s alleged dark secrets are giving the brothers newfound support from celebrities, their relatives, and many others. Despite their life sentences, could they walk free? Tune into “IMPACT x Nightline” to learn more.

Mary J. Blige. Cher. Dave Matthews. Dionne Warwick. What do they have in common? They’re all being inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame this year. This week, “IMPACT x Nightline” looks at the 2024 class of Inductees, explores the evolution of one of the music industry’s most prestigious honors, and unpacks the nomination process with music industry experts and legends leading up to this year’s ceremony.

After the Tuohy family took Michael Oher in as a high schooler, he became a football star, played for Ole Miss and entered the NFL as a first-round pick. The story of how a wealthy white family helped a Black foster child make it to the NFL became an award-winning hit movie, “The Blind Side.”

This week, “IMPACT x Nightline” explores the shocking arrest of hip-hop mogul Sean “Diddy” Combs and the allegations of violence and sexual assault that could send him to prison for the rest of his life. Did he have accomplices? How many victims were impacted by his alleged criminal enterprise? Tune into “IMPACT x Nightline” to learn more.

This week, “IMPACT x Nightline” revisits the 1994 case of Susan Smith, a woman who drowned her two young sons and then falsely accused a Black man of carjacking and kidnapping them. Thirty years later, she’s now eligible for parole. Despite bad behavior behind bars, could she walk free? Tune into “IMPACT x Nightline” to learn more.