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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 Nig

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June 4, 2026

30 YEARS AFTER KRISTIN SMART’S DISAPPEARANCE, COULD NEW TECHNOLOGY HELP TO FINALLY SOLVE THIS CASE, ON ‘IMPACT x NIGHTLINE,’ STREAMING THURSDAY, JUNE 4, ON DISNEY+ AND HULU

THURSDAY, JUNE 4 IMPACT x Nightline: “Killer on Campus” (429) — Streaming on Disney+ and Hulu Logline: Kristin Smart, a 19-year-old college freshman, vanished after a party, never to be seen again. Nearly 30 years later, could new technology and a new search at the mother of the killer’s home finally lead investigators to her body? Extended Logline: “IMPACT x Nightline” examines the unsolved mystery of Kristin Smart, the 19-year-old Cal Poly freshman who disappeared in 1996 after leaving an off-campus party with fellow student Paul Flores. Although Flores was convicted of Smart’s murder in 2022, her body has never been found, leaving her family without answers for nearly three decades. Now, as investigators execute a new search warrant at the home of Flores’ mother, Susan Flores, renewed hope emerges that advances in technology and investigative techniques could uncover the truth. Through exclusive interviews with Kristin’s siblings, Matt Smart and Lindsey Smart Stewart, and key inves

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May 14, 2026

NEW EVIDENCE IN LOVERS’ LANE MURDERS OPENS UP ONE OF HOUSTON’S MOST NOTORIOUS DOUBLE-MURDER CASES ON ‘IMPACT X NIGHTLINE,’ STREAMING THURSDAY, MAY 14, ON DISNEY+ AND HULU

THURSDAY, MAY 14 IMPACT x Nightline: “Evil Found Them: The Lovers Lane Murders” (429) — Streaming on Disney+ and Hulu Logline: “IMPACT x Nightline” explores who killed Andy Atkinson and Cheryl Henry when what began as a date night at Houston’s Lovers’ Lane ended in a brutal, unsolved double murder. Now, more than 35 years later, have the police found the person who did it? Extended Logline: “IMPACT x Nightline” delves into one of Houston’s most notorious double homicides that went unsolved for nearly 36 years, looking inside the so-called Lovers’ Lane Murders that rattled the city after Cheryl Henry and Andy Atkinson were found brutally killed at a then-remote location after a night out. From clues of DNA matching a rape that occurred two months before the murders to investigators spending years searching for the person who did it, the case went cold. The latest episode of “IMPACT x Nightline: Evil Found Them: The Lovers Lane Murders” unravels how a tip helped an FBI team working with

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May 6, 2026

THE UNBELIEVABLE CHILDHOOD OF PABLO ESCOBAR’S SON, RAISED AMONG HITMEN INSIDE A CRIMINAL EMPIRE, ON ‘IMPACT X NIGHTLINE,’ STREAMING THURSDAY, MAY 7, ON DISNEY+ AND HULU

THURSDAY, MAY 7 IMPACT x Nightline: “Raised By Killers: Growing Up Escobar” (428) — Streaming on Disney+ and Hulu Logline: “IMPACT x Nightline” details the paradox of drug kingpin Pablo Escobar’s son, growing up in his father’s shadow with hitmen as his teachers, mentors, friends and family, captured in the new Hulu series “Dear Killer Nannies,” starring John Leguizamo. Extended Logline: “IMPACT x Nightline” delves into the complex and haunting story of Sebastián Marroquín, the son of infamous cocaine kingpin Pablo Escobar, whose childhood was shaped by extraordinary wealth, constant danger, and the ever-present influence of his father’s criminal empire. From growing up surrounded by hitmen, known as sicarios, who served as his teachers, protectors and surrogate family, to grappling with the moral contradictions of love and fear inside one of the most notorious families in history, Marroquín shares the emotional toll of living in Escobar’s shadow. As the new Hulu series “Dear Killer N

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April 30, 2026

INSIDE THE REMARKABLE RISE OF QUARTERBACK FERNANDO MENDOZA, FROM UNDERDOG TO NO. 1 NFL DRAFT PICK, ON ‘IMPACT X NIGHTLINE,’ STREAMING THURSDAY, APRIL 30, ON DISNEY+ AND HULU

THURSDAY, APRIL 30 IMPACT x Nightline: “There’s Something About Fernando” (427) — Streaming on Disney+ and Hulu Logline: “IMPACT x Nightline” follows Fernando Mendoza, the breakout college football quarterback who led the Indiana Hoosiers’ undefeated season to become the Raiders’ No. 1 NFL draft pick. Dive into his remarkable story and what’s next for this rising star. Extended Logline: “IMPACT x Nightline” explores the extraordinary journey of Fernando Mendoza, the breakout college football star, whose popularity has transcended sports, as he wills his way from overlooked underdog to undeniable champion. From his beginnings in Miami, Florida, and his unbreakable bond with his mother, who is battling multiple sclerosis, to the biggest stage in a young football player’s life — the NFL draft. After leading the Indiana Hoosiers to a remarkable undefeated season, culminating in a national championship win and a Heisman Trophy, Mendoza takes his victory lap as the No. 1 overall pick in the

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April 22, 2026

INSIDE THE RISE OF LOOKSMAXXING AND THE SOMETIMES-DANGEROUS PURSUIT OF PERFECTION AMONG SOME YOUNG MEN ON ‘IMPACT X NIGHTLINE,’ STREAMING THURSDAY, APRIL 23, ON DISNEY+ AND HULU

THURSDAY, APRIL 23 IMPACT x Nightline: “LOOKSMAXXED” (426) — Streaming on Disney+ and Hulu Logline: “IMPACT x Nightline” dives into the world of looksmaxxing — the growing and controversial movement of young men sometimes going to extreme lengths to improve their appearance — breaking down the myths, motivations and fine line between self-love and self-hate. Extended Logline: “IMPACT x Nightline: LOOKSMAXXED” dives into the shadowy and rapidly growing world of looksmaxxing, a controversial online movement where young men sometimes pursue extreme measures to transform their appearance in the hope of achieving success, confidence and validation. What begins as self-improvement often spirals into a high-stakes pursuit shaped by rigid beauty standards, social media pressure, and an algorithm-fueled echo chamber. Through firsthand accounts from “looksmaxxers,” experts and cultural commentators, the episode unpacks the motivations driving this trend, from loneliness and rejection to the pro

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April 16, 2026

INSIDE THE GILGO BEACH KILLINGS AND THE SHOCKING DOUBLE LIFE OF A SUBURBAN ARCHITECT ON ‘IMPACT X NIGHTLINE,’ STREAMING APRIL 16 ON DISNEY+ AND HULU

THURSDAY, APRIL 16 IMPACT x Nightline: “The Monster at the Beach” (425) — Streaming on Disney+ and Hulu Logline: When bodies are found along Long Island’s pristine beaches, a hunt for a serial killer begins. Rex Heuermann, architect by day, killer by night, just pled guilty to killing eight women. Go inside the investigation that caught the Gilgo Beach Killer. Extended Logline: “IMPACT x Nightline: The Monster at the Beach” unravels the decades-long mystery of bodies discovered along the quiet shores of Long Island, where a string of killings shattered the illusion of a peaceful coastal community. As investigators race to connect the victims — many of whom vanished without a trace — the case grows into one of the most haunting serial killer hunts in recent history. Authorities and insiders reveal how advances in technology, relentless police work, and long-overlooked clues ultimately led to Rex Heuermann, an architect whose double life hid in plain sight. Now, after pleading guilty to

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April 8, 2026

INSIDE THE TRAILSIDE KILLER CASE AND ONE WOMAN’S MIRACULOUS SURVIVAL ON ‘IMPACT X NIGHTLINE,’ STREAMING APRIL 9 ON DISNEY+ AND HULU

THURSDAY, APRIL 9 IMPACT x Nightline: “Terror on the Trails” (424) — Streaming on Disney+ and Hulu Logline: Inside the haunting Trailside Killer case and seven grisly murders. How actress Lisa Rinna’s mom survived a serial killer, and could there be more victims? Extended Logline: “IMPACT x Nightline: Terror on the Trails” dives into the Trailside Killer story, who hunted women and couples in the woods, and the clues investigators chased to crack the case. Actress Lisa Rinna shares how her mother, Lois DeAndrade, survived a brutal attack; John Alderson returns to the trail where his sister Anne spent her final moments doing what she loved; retired Marin County public defender Jay Ruskin looks back on his time defending the Trailside Killer David Carpenter in court; and Karen Kilroy remembers the moment she gave police a crucial piece of evidence. Decades after terrorizing the trails, could there still be more victims out there? The Inside Scoop: “IMPACT x Nightline: Terror on the Trai

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March 25, 2026

THE SHOCKING HAWAIIAN TRAIL ATTACK AND THE TWISTED STORY BEHIND PICTURE-PERFECT MARRIAGE GONE WRONG ON ‘IMPACT X NIGHTLINE,’ STREAMING MARCH 26 ON DISNEY+ AND HULU

THURSDAY, MARCH 26 IMPACT x Nightline: “Edge of Death: Three Ways to Kill” (423) — Streaming on Disney+ and Hulu Logline: Two hikers find a young woman bloodied and injured on a scenic trail in Hawaii. Is it the case of a murderous scorned husband, or the work of a calculating wife? Extended Logline: After a seemingly picture-perfect marriage between an anesthesiologist and a nuclear engineer shatters on a scenic trail in Hawaii, “IMPACT x Nightline” examines one of the state’s most harrowing cases. When two hikers discover the young wife bloodied and injured, the shocking incident sparks a high-stakes investigation — and a courtroom battle that raises more questions than answers. With her husband now on trial for attempted murder, the case hinges on a critical mystery: Was this a brutal, unprovoked attack fueled by jealousy or a violent encounter where she struck first? As both sides present starkly different versions of the events, “IMPACT x Nightline” explores the truth behind a ma

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March 19, 2026

JUST DAYS AFTER UTAH MOM AND AUTHOR KOURI RICHINS IS FOUND GUILTY OF FATALLY POISONING HER HUSBAND, ‘IMPACT X NIGHTLINE’ AND ‘20/20’ REPORT ON THE DEADLY PLOT THAT LED TO HER CONVICTION

ABC News takes viewers inside the shocking story of Utah mother and children’s book author Kouri Richins, who has been accused of poisoning her husband with a lethal dose of fentanyl. With a timely trial that delivered explosive revelations and a verdict that stunned many, ABC News’ “IMPACT x Nightline” and “20/20” present a comprehensive look at the alleged murder plot, the high-stakes courtroom battle, and the complex portrait of a woman at the center of it all. THURSDAY, MARCH 19 IMPACT x Nightline: “Love, Money & Murder: The Kouri Richins Trial” (422) — Streaming on Disney+ and Hulu Logline: Utah mom Kouri Richins was accused of lacing her husband’s cocktail with a deadly dose of fentanyl, then writing a children’s book about grief. Her trial had all the makings of a made-for-TV movie. Will she be found guilty Extended Logline: After Kouri Richins, a Utah mother, is accused of lacing her husband’s cocktail with a fatal dose of fentanyl, “IMPACT x Nightline” goes beyond the violent

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Impact X Nightline

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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

30 YEARS AFTER KRISTIN SMART’S DISAPPEARANCE, COULD NEW TECHNOLOGY HELP TO FINALLY SOLVE THIS CASE, ON ‘IMPACT x NIGHTLINE,’ STREAMING THURSDAY, JUNE 4, ON DISNEY+ AND HULU

NEW EVIDENCE IN LOVERS’ LANE MURDERS OPENS UP ONE OF HOUSTON’S MOST NOTORIOUS DOUBLE-MURDER CASES ON ‘IMPACT X NIGHTLINE,’ STREAMING THURSDAY, MAY 14, ON DISNEY+ AND HULU

THE UNBELIEVABLE CHILDHOOD OF PABLO ESCOBAR’S SON, RAISED AMONG HITMEN INSIDE A CRIMINAL EMPIRE, ON ‘IMPACT X NIGHTLINE,’ STREAMING THURSDAY, MAY 7, ON DISNEY+ AND HULU

INSIDE THE REMARKABLE RISE OF QUARTERBACK FERNANDO MENDOZA, FROM UNDERDOG TO NO. 1 NFL DRAFT PICK, ON ‘IMPACT X NIGHTLINE,’ STREAMING THURSDAY, APRIL 30, ON DISNEY+ AND HULU

INSIDE THE RISE OF LOOKSMAXXING AND THE SOMETIMES-DANGEROUS PURSUIT OF PERFECTION AMONG SOME YOUNG MEN ON ‘IMPACT X NIGHTLINE,’ STREAMING THURSDAY, APRIL 23, ON DISNEY+ AND HULU

INSIDE THE GILGO BEACH KILLINGS AND THE SHOCKING DOUBLE LIFE OF A SUBURBAN ARCHITECT ON ‘IMPACT X NIGHTLINE,’ STREAMING APRIL 16 ON DISNEY+ AND HULU

INSIDE THE TRAILSIDE KILLER CASE AND ONE WOMAN’S MIRACULOUS SURVIVAL ON ‘IMPACT X NIGHTLINE,’ STREAMING APRIL 9 ON DISNEY+ AND HULU

THE SHOCKING HAWAIIAN TRAIL ATTACK AND THE TWISTED STORY BEHIND PICTURE-PERFECT MARRIAGE GONE WRONG ON ‘IMPACT X NIGHTLINE,’ STREAMING MARCH 26 ON DISNEY+ AND HULU

JUST DAYS AFTER UTAH MOM AND AUTHOR KOURI RICHINS IS FOUND GUILTY OF FATALLY POISONING HER HUSBAND, ‘IMPACT X NIGHTLINE’ AND ‘20/20’ REPORT ON THE DEADLY PLOT THAT LED TO HER CONVICTION

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