A special 20/20 is set to debut this weekend that delves into the case of a murder victim who’s written confession gives insight into the mind and motives of a murderer with special interviews with the victim’s ex-husband and woman who helped detectives solve the case decades later.
What’s Happening:
- In 1987, when authorities found Susan Woods naked and murdered in her home in Stephenville, Texas, the tight-knit community was quick to place the blame on Michael Woods, her estranged husband. But when fingerprints at the scene did not match Michael’s, the case ground to a halt.
- Twenty years later, a different detective took a fresh look at the evidence and was able to find a match for the fingerprints: Scott Hatley, a local man with a violent history.
- However, the details of the gruesome murder and Scott’s motives remained a mystery until 2022, when Scott’s writings about his life and crimes found in a trailer next to his dead body shed new light on the case.
- In a new 20/20, ABC News contributor Chris Connelly takes viewers inside the shocking murder and the decades-long search for answers.
- The two-hour program includes in-depth interviews with Michael Woods, Susan Woods’ husband; Shannon Myers Barrientos, who played a key role in cracking the case; and Don Miller, a retired lieutenant and the detective who solved Susan Woods’ murder.
- 20/20 airs on Friday, Jan. 19 (9:01-11:00 p.m. EDT), on ABC, next day on Hulu.
- ABC News’ 20/20 is an award-winning primetime program anchored by David Muir and Deborah Roberts. A proven leader as a long-form newsmagazine for over 45 years, 20/20 features unforgettable, character-driven true-crime mysteries, exclusive newsmaker interviews, hard-hitting investigative reports and in-depth coverage of high-profile stories. Janice Johnston is the executive producer. The two-hour 20/20 events air Fridays from 9:01-11:00 p.m. EST on ABC and are available to stream on ABC News digital platforms and Hulu.
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