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ABC’s 20/20 revisits one of the most talked-about murder cases in recent memory with Three Shots in the Dark, a special two-hour episode airing Friday, June 27, 2025, from 9:01 to 11:00 p.m. Edt. The broadcast traces the story of Anna Moriah Wilson, a rising star in gravel cycling, whose life was violently cut short just days before a major race in May 2022.

The episode, reported by chief national correspondent Matt Gutman, explores the events leading up to the murder, the manhunt that spanned more than six weeks and crossed international borders, and the courtroom drama that followed. Wilson was killed in Austin, Texas, shortly after meeting with Colin Strickland, a fellow cyclist and former romantic partner. Kaitlin Armstrong, Strickland’s on-and-off girlfriend, quickly became the prime suspect and disappeared, setting off a massive search that ended with her capture in Costa Rica.

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ABC’s 20/20 revisits one of the most shocking and high-profile murder cases in recent memory in the two-hour episode Three Shots in the Dark, airing Friday, June 27, 2025, from 9:01 to 11:00 p.m. Edt. The program takes viewers inside the tragic 2022 killing of rising star cyclist Anna Moriah Wilson, whose life was cut short just days before a major gravel race in Austin, Texas.

Wilson, known for her talent and determination, had once dated fellow cyclist Colin Strickland. When she was found dead in a friend’s home, suspicion quickly turned to Kaitlin Armstrong—Strickland’s on-again/off-again girlfriend. What followed was a massive manhunt stretching across borders and lasting 43 days, ending with Armstrong’s capture in Costa Rica. In November 2023, she was convicted of murder. She has since filed an appeal, which remains under review.

Chief national correspondent Matt Gutman leads the investigation, featuring exclusive interviews that shed new light on the case.

Last week, Karen Read was found not guilty in the murder of her boyfriend, Boston police officer John O’Keefe, in a retrial that captivated true crime fanatics after the July 2024 trial ended was unable to reach a verdict. Just over five hours later, ABC News rolled out a special edition of “20/20” breaking down the trial with a handful of interviews from close to the courthouse.

In the special, titled “Karen Read: The Verdict,” ABC News chief national correspondent Matt Gutman takes viewers behind the scenes in the moments following the verdict was announced, with interviews from Michael Proctor, the lead investigator whose previous testimony rocked the first trial, as well as O’Keefe’s best friend and Read’s defense attorney.

Airing Wednesday, June 18 from 8-10 p.m. Et, the special ranked as the No. 1 primetime program across broadcast and cable in the 18-49 demo (excluding sports) with 397,000 total viewers,...

Wednesday’s edition of ABC News Live Prime with Linsey Davis presents a lineup that is a snapshot of modern America. The broadcast will feature an interview with Fuerza Regida, the chart-topping Regional Mexican band, alongside a hard-hitting “Prime Focus” segment from Matt Gutman on the U.S. Army’s latest recruitment efforts. The pairing of a musical […]

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A press advocacy group has alleged in a lawsuit that its members were physically assaulted and blocked from entering areas they should’ve been allowed access when covering fierce pushback from protesters challenging aggressive U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement sweeps in Los Angeles.

The complaint, filed against the city of Los Angeles and LAPD chief Jim McDonnell in California federal court on Monday, comes amid escalating tensions between local police and media in which officers have allegedly harassed reporters following street demonstrations. It alleges violations of the First and 14th amendments, as well as state laws intended to limit the use of so-called “less-lethal munitions,” and seeks a court order that would bar law enforcement from further misconduct.

“The widespread use of force against journalists by LAPD officers indicates an intent to prevent public scrutiny of police conduct toward demonstrators, a refusal to abide by constitutional and statutory safeguards for journalists in these circumstances,...

On Friday, May 23, 2024, from 9:01 to 11:00 p.m. Edt, 20/20 will present an exclusive episode “Sherri Papini: Where The Truth Lies”, featuring a revealing interview with Sherri Papini, the mother of two who captivated the nation in 2016 with her shocking abduction hoax.

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In November 2016, Sherri disappeared while jogging in her Redding, California neighborhood. Her family and community launched a massive search, and weeks later, Sherri was found on the side of a highway about 146 miles away. Initially, she claimed two Hispanic women had abducted her and held her at gunpoint. However, after a lengthy investigation, Sherri confessed that the abduction story was fabricated, and she ultimately pleaded guilty to lying to a federal officer.

In this 20/20 exclusive, Sherri Papini speaks out for the first time, offering a new version of events surrounding her disappearance, the lies she told, and her time in prison. She...

This Friday, April 18, 2025, from 9:01 to 11:00 Pm Edt, 20/20 investigates the mysterious disappearance of Abraham Shakespeare, a $30 million lottery winner whose generosity with his winnings raised suspicions when he vanished under strange circumstances. In a gripping new episode titled “Unlucky Numbers”, ABC News Senior National Correspondent Matt Gutman conducts an exclusive phone interview with Dorice “Dee Dee” Moore, who became a person of interest in the investigation.

Shakespeare, who won the Florida lottery in 2006, was known for helping friends, family, and even strangers with his newfound wealth. But by 2009, just three years after his big win, he disappeared without a trace. Moore, who had been close to Shakespeare, came under suspicion when his body was found months later, and investigators discovered troubling details surrounding his death. The 20/20 episode delves into the investigation, including exclusive interviews with key figures involved in the case, such as prosecutor Jay Pruner, Shakespeare’s second cousin Ashley McMillian,...

This Friday, April 18, 2025, from 9:01 to 11:00 Pm Edt, 20/20 airs an all-new episode titled “Unlucky Numbers”, investigating the mysterious disappearance of Abraham Shakespeare, a $30 million Florida lottery winner. Abraham, who had been generous with his winnings, helping friends, family, and even strangers, vanished in 2009 under suspicious circumstances. The case quickly turned into a murder investigation, with Dorice “Dee Dee” Moore emerging as a prime suspect.

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In this 20/20 episode, correspondent Matt Gutman conducts an exclusive phone interview with Moore, who has been at the center of the investigation. Moore, who had been close to Shakespeare during the last years of his life, speaks out about the events leading up to his disappearance. This rare interview sheds new light on the case and offers viewers a glimpse into the mind of someone connected to the crime.

The episode also features interviews with key figures involved in the investigation,...

Friday’s “GMA3: What You Need to Know” is going global, with segments on penguins, “Star Wars,” and the world of sports. Tune in to ABC at 1:00 Pm Et to catch the action. First up, it’s a journey to the icy landscapes of Antarctica. Filmmaker and National Geographic Explorer Bertie Gregory presents his latest film, […]

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ABC is scheduled to deliver up another new episode of their 20/20 series titled, "Bad Romance" tonight, April 1, 2025, and it will feature the 20/20 team taking a look at a story about a woman brutally beaten to death in her home and more. This episode is the second one for this current season 2. ABC's official episode 2 press release information is telling us that this episode is officially titled, "Web of Lies." The preview information reveals that the 20/20 Bad Romance team will take a deep look at a story about a Springfield, Illinois couple named Mark and Donnah Winger. Things seemed great for them, and they had just adopted a baby girl. However, a few months after the adoption, Donnah was found viciously killed in their house. Mark told the cops that he actually walked in on the crime while it was being committed. So, in self-defense, he killed the man he claims killed Donnah.

Good Morning America’s co-anchors have announced they are leaving the studio. In Thursday’s broadcast, they announced they were leaving the studio right after the end of filming. Keep reading to find out why.

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Robin Roberts, 64 from Tuskegee, Alabama, Michael Strahan 53, from Houston, Texas, and Ginger Zee 44, from Orange, California. The three made a significant announcement during Thursday’s broadcast that they would be leaving the studio immediately after the show to participate in live coverage of the wildfires in Southern California. The coverage is a part of ABC’s “SoCal Strong” initiative, which is targeted towards raising funds for those affected by the ongoing disaster.

Strahan told the news to viewers, explaining that the three of them would join ABC’s team, which is already on the ground, to report on the fires and raise awareness. The trio will provide coverage throughout ABC News...

Viewers regularly see Robin Roberts and Michael Strahan side-by-side at the Good Morning America desk as main anchors for the show.

However, after a “big announcement,” the duo won’t appear with their co-anchor, George Stephanopoulos.

Strahan delivered the big news during Thursday’s GMA episode, indicating that he and Roberts were departing right after the show.

Roberts is absent on many Fridays, while Strahan is typically absent on Mondays throughout the NFL season to perform his analyst job at Fox NFL Sunday.

However, they may be away from the New York studio where GMA films daily for the foreseeable future.

Viewers will see them both appear for coverage of the devastating wildfires in California.

Strahan gave a ‘big announcement’ which ABC confirmed

On Thursday’s GMA, Michael Strahan said that he, Robin Roberts, and their co-star Ginger Zee would leave the studio immediately “right after the show.”

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ABC News plans to devote a significant amount of its coverage Friday to efforts supporting people in the vicinity of Los Angeles affected by the region’s recent wildfires. ABC’s “Good Morning America” team will kick off a day-long effort across multiple programs that will highlight themes of recovery and rebuilding, while encouraging viewers to donate to local organizations that aim to help residents rebuild their lives.

The initiative is expected to be announced Thursday during “Good Morning America.”

“It will start with ‘GMA’ and go all along ABC to ‘World News Tonight,'” says Almin Karamehmedovic, president of ABC News, during an interview. Starting Friday, he adds, “Robin Roberts, Michael Strahan and Ginger Zee will be live from affected areas to report and shed light on the tragedy, but more importantly, to raise funds and call for attention to help people who are the most affected.”

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On Monday, January 20, ABC News will air special coverage of the second inauguration of President-elect Donald J. Trump, led by “World News Tonight” anchor and managing editor David Muir from Washington, D.C. As a result, the alphabet network will be preempting its daytime lineup consisting of “The View,” “GMA3: What You Need to Know” and “General Hospital,” an ABC News representative confirmed to Soap Opera Network.

On Wednesday, ABC News announced it will feature comprehensive coverage of Inauguration Day (January 20), starting with a special edition of “Good Morning America” at 7:00 a.m. Et, followed by a day-long special report beginning at 9:00 a.m. Et. Coverage will also be available via ABC News Live, the network’s 24/7 streaming news channel.

The network notes its coverage will include reporting on Trump’s visit to Capitol Hill, the swearing-in ceremony and inaugural address, the signing ceremony in the Oval Office,...

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Before mid-afternoon on Jan. 7, the Pacific Palisades area of Los Angeles was a salt-air oasis tucked into the second-largest city in the country. It was “a kind of Mayberry,” in the words of one resident, that overlooks the Pacific Ocean, lying between Santa Monica to the east and Malibu to the west.

By late afternoon that day, the Palisades had turned into an unimaginable hellscape. The community that had long been home to hundreds of entertainment industry workers was engulfed by a wildfire whipped into a merciless inferno by 80-mile an hour winds. The force of the howling gusts sent embers flying for miles. That ensured that the devastation would spread far and wide, as tiny molten torpedoes landed indiscriminately on roofs and patios,...

It was a rather sobering edition of The View on Thursday (January 9) for several reasons. First, the episode’s live airtime was preempted by the funeral procession for late former President Jimmy Carter. The show also began with a devastating report from ABC News’ Matt Gutman, who detailed the devastation to the Pacific Palisades from the ashen ground. And then when the first topic for panel discussion came about, it was a response to the Surgeon General’s new guidance that alcohol consumption is related to at least seven different types of cancer. After Joy Behar stumbled through the words to her planned response — in which she was trying to say she isn’t a big drinker, so it doesn’t affect her that much — Sara Haines jokingly impersonated her to sloppily say, “I only drink before the show!” “No! I’ve been on this show 28 years and I have...

ABC News reporter Matt Gutman appeared live on “The View” on Thursday morning, reporting from on the ground in the Palisades in some of the aftermath of the massive fire that’s been burning for three days. But he truly stunned the hosts and audience when he revealed that he was actually reporting from the burnt-down remains of one of his own relatives’ homes.

Gutman noted that he was just off Sunset Boulevard as he took viewers through some of the wreckage that has occurred from the flames, detailing the extent of the loss and what he’s heard from first responders.

At one point, host Sara Haines asked specifically about whether there is a clear “sense of how long firefighters expect this to go on” yet.

“The scale of this is hard to comprehend.” @ABC News’ @mattgutmanABC reports from Los Angeles with the latest on the wildfires in California.

Right as The View began to run its new live episode on Wednesday (January 8), teasing that the first “Hot Topic” of the day was Mark Zuckerberg’s controversial decision to remove fact-checkers from Facebook, ABC News jumped in with a lengthy special report dedicated to the ongoing fire crises in California. After airing several minutes of a press conference with city officials, revealing the human cost of the Pacific Palisades Fire and in the Los Angeles area, anchor Kyra Phillips continued to reveal news of the events, with correspondent Matt Gutman on the ground in front of the blaze as well. The special report continued until 11:29 a.m., when The View returned to air to show a portion of the interview with actress Glenn Close, talking about her experience at this weekend’s Golden Globe Awards. (For what it’s worth, the actress had an accidentally very timely joke to share,...

On Friday, January 3, 2025, from 9:01 to 11:00 p.m. Est, 20/20 investigates the tragic death of Blaze Bernstein, a 19-year-old pre-med student from the University of Pennsylvania. Blaze’s disappearance during winter break led to a chilling discovery: a former high school classmate, Samuel Woodward, was responsible for his brutal murder.

ABC News Chief National Correspondent Matt Gutman reports on this shocking case, which has captivated the nation for years. When Blaze went missing, his family was frantic, but with the help of his sister, Beaue, they uncovered crucial Snapchat messages Blaze exchanged with Woodward before meeting him at a park. These messages became key evidence in the investigation, leading authorities to uncover the horrific truth.

Woodward, who had ties to an anti-gay, neo-Nazi group, lured Blaze—who was both gay and Jewish—into a deadly encounter and stabbed him over 20 times in an act of hate. Blaze’s body was...

On Friday, January 3, 2025, from 9:01 to 11:00 p.m. Est, 20/20 presents an all-new investigation into the tragic murder of Blaze Bernstein, a 19-year-old pre-med student at the University of Pennsylvania. When Blaze returned home for winter break, a meeting with a former high school classmate, Samuel Woodward, ended in his brutal death. This chilling case, investigated over the course of seven years, is reported by ABC News Chief National Correspondent Matt Gutman.

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Blaze’s mysterious disappearance sparked a frantic search by his family. With the help of his sister, Beaue, the Bernsteins uncovered Snapchat messages Blaze had exchanged with Woodward before their meeting. The investigation revealed a disturbing connection: Woodward was affiliated with an anti-gay, neo-Nazi group, and prosecutors argue he lured Blaze—who was gay and Jewish—to a park, where he fatally stabbed him in a hate-driven act. Blaze’s body was...

Tune in to ABC’s award-winning newsmagazine, 20/20, on Friday, November 8, 2024, from 9:01 to 11:00 p.m. Est, for an all-new, heart-wrenching investigation into the tragic murder of beloved firefighter Robert “Robbie” Doerr. This two-hour special, titled “Family Drama Unveiled,” delves deep into the mysterious circumstances surrounding Robbie’s death in his own driveway in Evansville, Indiana.

ABC News Chief National Correspondent Matt Gutman leads the investigation, bringing viewers exclusive access to never-before-seen body-camera footage and in-depth police interviews. The episode uncovers a tangled web of deception and betrayal, focusing on Robbie’s widow, Elizabeth “Becky” Fox-Doerr. Prosecutors allege that Becky conspired with her sister’s fiancé, Larry Richmond Sr., whom they claim she was having an affair with, to orchestrate Robbie’s murder. In a powerful exclusive interview, Becky vehemently denies any wrongdoing, asserting her innocence and refuting the accusations of an affair.

The episode also features heartfelt interviews with Robbie’s daughter,...

See how your favorite channel will be following the race for the White House and other key races around the country on Tuesday evening.

The waiting 2024 U.S. presidential election is nearly over. Election night is Tuesday, Nov. 5, and each of the major broadcast and cable news networks that traditionally cover election news are gearing up for a cycle like no other. Virtually no one expects to be able to call the race for the White House on Tuesday night, and there are down-ballot decisions from all around the country to keep track of as well. Find out what kind of coverage you’ll be able to see on your favorite news channel here and make sure you stay informed on this highly consequential election!

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True crime and current affairs collide in the third season of ABC News Studios's award-winning docuseries, Impact x Nightline, and we here at Collider have the exclusive sneak peek of the debut episode. Set to arrive tomorrow, September 12, on Hulu, the season premiere will take an in-depth look into one of the most heartbreaking and concerning stories over the last year the death of Friends star Matthew Perry. The first look peels back the complicated layers that ended in the tragic passing of Perry, while the episode will go even deeper and explore the drugs connection to others in Hollywood. Hosted by ABC chief correspondent, Matt Gutman, audiences will learn more about the charges brought against four of Perrys close friends as well as his personal assistant, now nicknamed The Ketamine Queen. Stepping outside of Perrys case, the team at ABC News Studios also visits the family of Cody McLaury,...

Ahead of the first and (thus far) only 2024 presidential debate tonight, ABC revealed the official rules that Vice President Kamala Harris and former President Donald Trump have agreed on as the only two candidates to qualify under established criteria.

Airing for roughly 90 minutes, starting at 9:00 p.m. Et, “Kamala Harris and Donald Trump – ABC News Presidential Debate,” the special broadcast will air live on ABC and stream live on the 24/7 streaming network ABC News Live, Disney+ and Hulu, and is available for simulcast across several networks and media outlets, including CBS, NBC and Fox, among others.

The debate is set to take place at the National Constitution Center with “World News Tonight” anchor and managing editor David Muir and “World News Tonight” Sunday anchor and ABC News Live “Prime” anchor Linsey Davis serving as moderators.

ABC will air a primetime pre- and post-debate special, “ABC News Presidential Debate – Race for the White House,...

Hey, "20/20" fans. We're back at you with some great news because the ABC people are going to finally show a new episode of 20/20 tonight, September 6, 2024. This one will be the 33rd episode of this current season 46, and we've got some new preview information for it to run by you guys. ABC served up an official press release for tonight's new episode 33. So, we will certainly reference it for this preview session. Let's get to it. Tonight's new episode 33 is officially titled, "Karen Read: The Perfect Storm." In tonight's new episode 33, the 20/20 team will take a deep look at a story about a woman named Karen Read. She was charged with second degree murder in the death of her boyfriend who was a Boston police officer. ABC News chief national correspondent Matt Gutman handled the reporting duties for this episode and case. He interviewed Karen Read about her controversial trial in this episode.

Catch “20/20” airing on Friday, July 12, 2024, from 9:01 to 11:00 p.m. Edt on ABC, with streaming available the next day on Hulu. This special episode investigates the mysterious death of Bianca Rudolph during an African safari in Zambia. Dr. Larry Rudolph and Bianca Rudolph were avid big game hunters, with Bianca tragically dying from a shotgun blast to the chest while hunting a leopard in 2016. Local authorities initially ruled her death accidental, but suspicions arose due to subsequent revelations.

The program delves into the investigation, featuring interviews that shed light on the case. Brian Lovelace, a former bartender, claims he overheard Larry confess to killing Bianca for his mistress, Lori Milliron, with whom he had allegedly been having an affair for over a decade. Julian Rudolph, Larry and Bianca’s son, shares his perspective on his mother’s death and his father’s potential involvement.

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The 2024 U.S. presidential election promises to be one of the most consequential in the history of the country. Incumbent President Joe Biden will take on former President Donald Trump, and the pair have scheduled a single debate to lay their positions before the country. Jake Tapper and Dana Bash will moderate the debate on CNN on Thursday, June 27 at 9 p.m. Et, and will be simulcast on a number of different networks. Viewers can stream the entire debate live with a subscription to Sling TV.

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Bad Romance — A Special Edition of 20/20 fans, we’ve got a fresh off the press preview for the new Season 1 Episode 2 episode titled No Trace!

Find out everything you need to know about the No Trace episode of Bad Romance — A Special Edition of 20/20, including a full preview, videos, release date, cast information and how to watch!

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Episode two of “Bad Romance” on ABC continues to unravel a gripping and perplexing true-crime tale that has captured the nation’s attention. In this installment titled “No Trace,” viewers are taken deep into the heart of a twisted love triangle that ultimately results in the mysterious disappearance of 20-year-old Heather Elvis.

Heather’s life takes a fateful turn when she becomes romantically involved with Sidney Moorer, a married father of three, while working at a restaurant in Myrtle Beach,...

In May 2022, Anna Moriah Wilson, a rising star in the world of gravel cycling, was tragically shot dead in Austin, Texas, just days before a major race. The last person to have contact with her was fellow cyclist Colin Strickland, with whom she had a brief romantic involvement before becoming friends again. The prime suspect in this shocking murder case was Kaitlin Armstrong, who was in an on-again/off-again relationship with Colin. This episode of ’20/20,’ presented by ABC News’ chief national correspondent Matt Gutman, delves into the disturbing details of the murder, the intense 43-day manhunt for Kaitlin spanning multiple states and countries, and the trial that concluded with a verdict in November 2023.

The two-hour episode features exclusive interviews with Mike Armstrong, Kaitlin’s father; Nicole Mertz, a former friend of Kaitlin who alerted the police to concerning statements she had allegedly made about Moriah; and a neighbor who...

ABC’s “20/20” will be airing a two-hour program that delves into the terrifying crime spree of Jason Dalton, a former Uber driver who brought terror to Kalamazoo, Michigan, during a deadly shooting rampage that lasted for eight horrific hours on February 20, 2016. Dalton’s actions resulted in the deaths of six people and left two others seriously injured. This episode of “20/20” will explore the events of that tragic day, shedding light on Dalton’s puzzling explanation to the police.

The program will include interviews with surviving victims, relatives of the victims, law enforcement officials, and individuals who had encounters with the killer. Matt Gutman, ABC News chief national correspondent, will conduct emotional interviews with two survivors of Dalton’s rampage: Abbie Kopf, who miraculously survived despite being shot in the head at the age of 14 and experiencing her heart stopping, and Tiana Carruthers, a young mother who was shot...

Antonio Armstrong, a former NFL player turned successful business owner, and his wife, Dawn Armstrong, appeared to have a perfect family life in Texas. However, their lives took a tragic turn in July 2016 when their 16-year-old son, Aj, called 911 to report gunshots from his parents’ room. When the police arrived, they found Dawn dead and Antonio gravely injured. Aj became the prime suspect in this shocking case. Despite two previous trials resulting in hung juries over almost a decade, new, previously overlooked evidence emerged, reshaping the legal proceedings.

In an upcoming episode of “20/20,” ABC News chief national correspondent Matt Gutman takes viewers into Aj Armstrong’s third murder trial and explores the long-ignored evidence. The episode features interviews with Harris County prosecutors John Jordan and Ryan Trask, retired Houston Police Department Detective Jimmy Dodson, defense attorneys Rick Detoto and Chris Collings, and Aj Armstrong himself. Aj maintains his innocence...

On the morning of July 18, 2014, Dan Markel, a well-loved law professor at Florida State University and a father of two young children, returned home and was confronted by an unidentified attacker who shot him twice in the head at close range. The crime scene did not yield immediate clues about the perpetrators, except for one lead – a vague description from a neighbor who witnessed a speeding Prius leaving Dan’s driveway. Detectives faced a challenging investigation, but with the assistance of the FBI and a series of interviews, they were able to reconstruct the Prius’s movements by analyzing surveillance footage and toll booth records. This ultimately led to the capture of the hired hitmen responsible for Dan’s tragic death. However, a crucial question remained unanswered: Who had orchestrated this murder-for-hire plot?

In a comprehensive report by Matt Gutman, ABC News’ chief national affairs correspondent, “20/20” delves into the details of this case.

News correspondents are trained to keep their emotions in check, but sometimes a story comes along that makes such a feat all but impossible.

Anderson Cooper, Richard Engel, Holly Wiliams, Trey Yingst, Matt Gutman and Clarissa Ward have been seen on camera in recent days trying to report on a horrific event that is emotionally draining: the invasion of Israel by Hamas militants, replete with violence, hostage-taking and explosive force.

“I’ve seen many challenging things so far,” says Yingst, the Fox News correspondent who is based in Israel and has been reporting on the attack since October 7, when he held forth from his own balcony. He responded to questions via email. “We arrived in the south as Palestinian militants were still killing and kidnapping Israelis. One of the first things I saw was an Israeli soldier die in front of me at an evacuation point near the border. We...

President Joe Biden said today that the Hamas attack on Israel was “an act of sheer evil,” sternly describing horrific reports of the terrorists’ brutality in targeting Jewish men, women, children and babies.

In remarks carrried across cable and broadcast networks Monday, Biden cited “stomach turning reports of babies being killed, entire families slain. Young people massacred while attending a music festival to celebrate peace. Women raped, assaulted, paraded as trophies.”

Coming off a telephone call with Israeli Pm Benjamin Netanyahu earlier today, a stern Biden also said that the “blood thirstiness brings to mind the worst rampages of Isis. This is terrorism.”

“We must be crystal clear: We stand with Israel. We stand with Israel. We will make sure it has what it needs to take care of its citizens, to defend itself, to respond to this attack,” he said. He said that Israel “has a right to respond,...

“The View” once again began the show Tuesday with a live correspondence from the ground in Israel, but it was cut off earlier than planned, as the reporter was forced to evacuate the area in the middle of his report.

ABC News Chief National Correspondent Matt Gutman kicked off the talk show with live reporting from Sderot, Israel, getting the hosts and viewers up to speed on the current state of things, specifically the next steps for Israel’s military. But, as he explained everything, he was interrupted.

“The amount of anger in Israel is monumental,” Gutman explained. “People want Hamas destroyed, both militarily and politically, and I think it would be very difficult for Israel’s prime minister Benjamin Netanyahu not to launch some sort of significant incursion at this point — sorry, there’s some soldiers calling out.”

In the moments that followed, Gutman was indeed approached by a military official,...

Updated, Monday 12:06 p.m. Pt: Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu tried to prepare his country for a long war, saying in a televised speech that “this battle will not end until we end and eliminate our enemy.”

“The pictures that you see from Hamas are just the beginning. We have killed many of those fighters. Every place where Hamas is active and working will be completely destroyed.”

Portions of the speech were carried on major cable news networks, with translation. CNN featured a split screen of Netanyahu and network correspondent Hadas Gold translating for viewers.

“We all want results right here, right now, but it will take some time,” Netanyahu said. “But I promise you dear citizens: At the end of the war, all of our enemies will know it was a terrible mistake to attack Israel.”

Warning of “hard days coming,” Netanyahu called on opposition leaders to form...

Though the SAG-AFTRA strike is still in effect, late night will return starting on Friday with a new episode of HBO’s “Real Time with Bill Maher.” It’s a timeline that puts late night in an odd position: Which guests can appear on late night when the actors’ strike is still in progress?

Luckily, we have an answer to that question thanks to daytime television and SAG-AFTRA’s own rules.

Why can late night return during the SAG-AFTRA strike?

The state of late night is a little bit confusing, because several hosts have also done acting work and are part of SAG-AFTRA. For example, Jimmy Fallon starred in “Fever Pitch” and John Oliver starred in “Community,” as well as the live-action “Lion King.”

Because late-night shows fall under the Network Television Code, these striking performers can return to their jobs. Late night is officially part of what’s called...

ABC’s 20/20 presents an in-depth look into a small town’s dark secrets on Friday, June 2, from 9:01 to 11:00 p.m. Edt, viewers will be taken on a harrowing journey of covert police surveillance, shocking revelations, and the hunt for a killer.

The story begins with popular local musician Scott Sessions, who mysteriously disappears after arranging a date with Heather Frank, a mother-of-three, at her house in Greeley, Colorado. Days later, Sessions’ body is discovered at a campground, and the authorities immediately focus their investigation on Frank as the prime suspect. However, when Frank also goes missing, the police realize that jealousy from her ex-boyfriend, Kevin Eastman, may have turned deadly.

With the expert reporting of ABC News chief national correspondent Matt Gutman, this two-hour program unveils the gripping details of the case. Exclusive interviews with Alex McLaughlin, Frank’s son, shed light on his mother’s complex relationship with Eastman,...

Prepare for a gripping two-hour special event as ‘20/20‘ delves into the perplexing case of Wendi Mae Davidson and the murder of her husband, Air Force Staff Sergeant Michael Severance.

The story begins when Wendi Mae Davidson, a former Texas veterinarian and mother of two, reports her husband missing in January 2005. As authorities launch a search for the Air Force veteran who had survived five tours of duty in the Middle East, a joint investigation by the Texas Rangers, the Air Force Office of Special Investigations, and local authorities unveils a web of secrets that Wendi Davidson had kept hidden.

’20/20′ features an exclusive interview with Davidson, who speaks from prison, where she is serving her 25-year sentence for her husband’s murder. ABC News chief national correspondent Matt Gutman sits down with Davidson to unravel the truth behind her husband’s disappearance. Davidson discusses what she claims really happened to...

The movie "Thirteen Lives" is about a group of 12 boys and their soccer coach who find themselves trapped deep in a network of caves after flooding blocks their way out. The group is eventually rescued by a team of divers who undertake the dangerous journey to find and rescue them.

The film's plot is based on a real event that happened not too long ago. On June 23, 2018, 12 boys between the ages of 11 and 16 and their assistant coach, Ekapol Chanthawong, went missing while exploring Tham Luang Nang Non, a complex of caves stretching between Thailand and Myanmar. They planned to celebrate a player's birthday in the caves, which they often explored, but the team found themselves stranded instead when a torrential rainstorm led to a flood that blocked their exit.

During their time in the cave, the team survived by drinking the water dripping down the walls and by digging a...

A Texas public safety official faced a barrage of questions over the timeline of police response to the mass shooting at Robb Elementary School that left 19 children and two teachers dead.

Victor Escalon, South Texas regional director for the Department of Public Safety, told reporters that they are still trying to determine why it took an hour for tactical teams to arrive at the scene and back up local police who initially arrived at the school and were met by gunfire from the shooter.

Escalon also said that a school resource officer did not confront the shooter outside the building, despite previous reports, and that he entered the school through an unlocked door. The gunman “was not confronted by anybody,” he said.

Escalon said that at about 11:28 Am on Tuesday, the shooter, having just shot his grandmother in the face, crashed his vehicle and then jumped out of the passenger side of his truck.

ABC News anchor David Muir will anchor a live primetime “20/20” special from the border between Ukraine and Poland on Friday night, as the nation’s news networks continue to scramble to cover Russia’s invasion into Ukraine, one of the biggest global stories to take place in recent memory.

Muir will report on the refugee emergency taking place along that border as Ukrainians seek safety amid turmoil in their country. The program will air on Friday, March 4, at 8 p.m. on Disney’s ABC.

The special, “Putin’s War: The Battle to Save Ukraine,” will examine the effects of the invasion on Ukrainians as well as repercussions on the immediate region as well as the world.

The special will also rely on other live reports from ABC News journalists stationed in the area. Ian Pannell, an ABC News senior foreign correspondent, will report from Kyiv on the battle in Ukraine.

Exclusive: ABC News chief national correspondent Matt Gutman has been suspended for violating a company policy on Covid-19 safety.

A spokesperson for the network declined to comment, as did Gutman.

A source familiar with the situation said that Gutman was suspended for violating company safety rules having to do with going into a hospital for a story without getting permission from management beforehand. It was not immediately clear how long the suspension will last.

Gutman, based in Los Angeles, has done extensive reporting on the Covid-19 crisis, particularly in a city that has been a hotspot for the pandemic. In early January, he reported on hospitals grappling with being able to care for all the rising number of patients, as they sought to also respond to other types of trauma emergencies.

Gutman was suspended last year over a false statement he made on-air in the immediate aftermath of the helicopter...

Exclusive: ABC News will present three days of special coverage to how the coronavirus has reflected, exposed or exacerbated racial, ethnic and socioeconomic divides.

Starting on Wednesday, the reports, titled Pandemic — A Nation Divided, will appear across all of the network’s platforms. The series is rooted in statistics showing a disproportionate impact of the virus on African Americans and Latinos and other communities. For instance, in New York City, African Americans are twice as likely to die of the virus, according to the network. In Washington, D.C., Latinos have been seven times more likely to be infected than white residents.

Marie Nelson, the senior vice president of integrated content strategy, said that “as the Covid-19 global pandemic became a black, brown and working class epidemic in America, we quickly recognized there was an urgent need to tell more stories from these communities.” She said that the project was...

ABC News has suspended chief national correspondent Matt Gutman over a false report claiming that all of Kobe Bryant’s children were on board the helicopter that crashed and killed the NBA All-Star.

Bryant died on Jan. 26 while traveling by private helicopter over Calabasas, a city located 30 miles northwest of downtown L.A. His 13-year-old daughter, Gianna Maria Onore, also was on board and died in the crash, as did seven other passengers — none of whom were related to Bryant. But during a breaking-news report, before Gianna’s death was confirmed, Gutman stated that all four of Bryant’s daughters — including 17-year-old Natalia,...

ABC News has suspended Chief National Correspondent Matt Gutman over a false statement he made during an on-air report Sunday in the immediate aftermath of the helicopter crash that killed NBA great Kobe Bryant, his daughter Gianna and seven other people.

In his live report on Sunday, while details about the crash were still scarce and amid a lot of misinformation on social media, Gutman erroneously said that all four of Bryant’s daughters had been on board.

He subsequently acknowledged his mistake and apologized on-air, noting that the investigation into who had been in the helicopter was still ongoing:

Today I inaccurately reported it was believed that four of Kobe Bryant’s children were on board that flight. That is incorrect. I apologize to Kobe’s family, friends and our viewers. pic.twitter.com/yYwuB9vpZl

— Matt Gutman (@mattgutmanABC) January 27, 2020

Three days later, Gutman, an award-winning ABC News veteran,...

ABC News has suspended chief national correspondent Matt Gutman over a false statement he made on-air Sunday following the death of Kobe Bryant.

Gutman had erroneously reported that all four of Bryant’s daughters were on board the helicopter that crashed into the hills of Calabasas. Bryant and his 13 year-old daughter Gianna were among nine people killed in the accident. Bryant’s other three children were not on board the aircraft.

“Reporting the facts accurately is the cornerstone of our journalism,” ABC News said in a statement. “As he acknowledged on Sunday, Matt Gutman’s initial reporting was not accurate and failed to meet our editorial standards.”

It’s unknown how long Gutman will be suspended for the mistake, which he corrected Sunday evening, along with an apology on-air and on Twitter.

Today I inaccurately reported it was believed that four of Kobe Bryant’s children were on board that flight.

One journalist is being forced to take a time-out after covering Kobe Bryant's death. ABC News has suspended chief national correspondent Matt Gutman after he speculated on-air that all four of the basketball player's daughters were on board the helicopter that crashed and resulted in nine deaths. "Reporting the facts accurately is the cornerstone of our journalism," an ABC News spokesperson said in a statement to E! News that confirmed the suspension. "As he acknowledged on Sunday, Matt Gutman's initial reporting was not accurate and failed to meet our editorial standards." While Matt corrected the error in a later report on Sunday and apologized for the misinformation, the...

ABC News has suspended its chief national correspondent, Matt Gutman, after he mistakenly reported on live television that all of late basketball star Kobe Bryant’s children had died in Sunday’s helicopter crash.

Gutman corrected the report on a later broadcast to clarify that the only members of the Bryant family who died in the crash were Kobe and his daughter, Gianna. Seven others also perished in the crash.

Gutman’s original remarks were made before the official identities of the victims had been confirmed. He has since apologized for the error.

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“Today I inaccurately reported it was believed that four of Kobe Bryant’s children were on board that flight. That is incorrect. I apologize to Kobe’s family, friends and our viewers,” Gutman tweeted Sunday.

A rep for ABC News confirmed the suspension to TheWrap.

Happy Earth Day, Earth. National Geographic Channel has big plans for the 50th anniversary of the first Earth Day, including some new monkey business from Jane Goodall.

On April 22, Nat Geo and Nat Geo Wild will simulcast two primetime specials in an effort to raise awareness about climate change. The celebration will kick off with an hour-long live broadcast of “Born Wild: Earth Day Live,” which airs at 8/7c on both channels, TheWrap has learned exclusively. It will be followed immediately by the two-hour documentary special, “Jane Goodall: The Hope,” at 9/8c, which will air on both of those channels as well as on National Geographic Mundo.

Watch the trailer for the new Goodall doc via the video above.

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“Born Wild: Earth Day Live” will be hosted by “Gma” co-anchor Robin Roberts, who will...