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ABC’s “20/20” delves into the harrowing tale of the crumbling marriage and brutal killing of a small-town minister, Matthew Winkler, in Selmer, Tennessee. Once revered as the epitome of a perfect family, Matthew’s life takes a dark turn when his body is discovered in his home, sending shockwaves through the community. The investigation uncovers disturbing allegations of financial scams, emotional abuse, and revelations about the Winkler’s intimate life.

In this gripping two-hour special, viewers will gain exclusive insights from key figures involved in the case. Juror Shannon Whitely provides a unique perspective on the trial proceedings, while retired Tbi Special Agent John Mehr offers invaluable insights into the investigation that ultimately led to the killer’s apprehension. Additionally, Mary’s former probation officer, Donna Dunlap, sheds light on the complexities of Mary Winkler’s character.

The program features interviews with notable figures such as retired Tbi director Mark Gwyn,...

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...

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Parker Posey and Michael Stuhlbarg play opposing counsel in HBO Max’s limited series The Staircase, which is based on the documentary of the same name that followed the trial of Michael Peterson following the 2003 death of his wife, Kathleen.

Because the trial itself was highly publicized at the time and was the focus of a docuseries from director Jean-Xavier de Lestrade, Posey and Stuhlbarg say they had plenty of material to work with in preparing for their roles as prosecutor Freda Black and Peterson’s defense attorney David Rudolf. While Black died in 2018, Rudolf made himself available to both actors to help gear up for the complicated courtroom scenes. Plus, both actors say, creator Antonio Campos supplied stacks and stacks of courtroom files and autopsy photos of Kathleen Peterson to assist.

Posey and Stuhlbarg talk to THR about what drew them to The Staircase,...

Michael Kerr's Napa based on novel Three to Get Ready, lands Rose McGowan in lead Rose McGowan is set to star in the romantic thriller which marks the directorial debut of producer Michael Kerr, who is also financing the project, reports Variety. Hans Ostrom co-writes the script, based on his novel "Three to Get Ready," which follows Scarlett Harding (McGowan), a woman who lands a job as a Sheriff in her Napa hometown after coming home from three military tours in Afghanistan. Nellie Nugiel (TV's Greek, Me and Veronica, Lackawanna Blues) producer will produce alongside Kerr. McGowan recently completed work on the TV movie The Pastor's Wife, playing the character of Mary Winkler, a real-life preacher's wife who offed her husband back in 2006. Norma Bailey directs, based on the book by Diane Fanning.

Michael Kerr's Napa based on novel Three to Get Ready, lands Rose McGowan in lead Rose McGowan is set to star in the romantic thriller which marks the directorial debut of producer Michael Kerr, who is also financing the project, reports Variety. Hans Ostrom co-writes the script, based on his novel "Three to Get Ready," which follows Scarlett Harding (McGowan), a woman who lands a job as a Sheriff in her Napa hometown after coming home from three military tours in Afghanistan. Nellie Nugiel (TV's Greek, Me and Veronica, Lackawanna Blues) producer will produce alongside Kerr. McGowan recently completed work on the TV movie The Pastor's Wife, playing the character of Mary Winkler, a real-life preacher's wife who offed her husband back in 2006. Norma Bailey directs, based on the book by Diane Fanning.