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20/20
Air Date: Friday, October 16, 2026
Time Slot: 9:00 PM-11:00 PM EST on ABC
Episode Title: (#4904) "The Suitcase Murders"
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NEW EPISODE

FRIDAY, OCT. 16

9:00-11:00 p.m. EDT - 20/20: "The Suitcase Murders"

Two suitcases containing human remains are discovered along a Wisconsin highway, sending shockwaves through the community. Police begin to investigate and unravel a mystery involving BDSM, fetishes, obsessions and a man named "Mr. Handcuffs."

WHEN TWO SUITCASES ARE FOUND ON THE SIDE OF THE HIGHWAY CONTAINING HUMAN REMAINS, IT LEADS POLICE DOWN A TWISTED AND DARK PATH TO FIND A KILLER

'The Suitcase Murders,' an All-New '20/20,' Airs Friday, Oct. 16, and Streams Next Day on Disney+ and Hulu

When two suitcases containing human remains are discovered along a Wisconsin highway, it sends shockwaves through the community. The key to unraveling the mystery lies with a 37-year-old woman named Laura Simonson who suddenly disappears, leaving behind only a note apologizing to her family. As investigators dig deeper, they uncover a disturbing online world involving BDSM and a former police officer known as "Mr. Handcuffs," whose role in Laura's disappearance raises troubling questions. ABC News correspondent John QuiƱones reports in the all-new episode "The Suitcase Murders," Friday, Oct. 16 (9:00-11:00 p.m. EDT), on ABC, streaming the next day on Disney+ and Hulu.

ABC News' "20/20" is the No. 1 award-winning primetime program anchored by David Muir and Deborah Roberts. A proven leader as a long-form newsmagazine for almost 50 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 9-11 p.m. ET on ABC and are available to stream on ABC News digital platforms, Disney+ and Hulu.

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20/20 (ABC)
BROADCAST HISTORY:
6/6/78 - ???
STATUS:
currently airing (fall 2026)
TIME SLOT:
fridays from 9:00 PM-11:00 PM EST
CURRENT SEASON:
49 (??? episodes)
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DESCRIPTION:
(from ABC's web site, September 2026) 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 40 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.
PRINCIPAL CAST INFORMATION:
· Amy Robach as Anchor
· David Muir as Anchor
CREW INFORMATION:
· David Sloan as EP
GENRE(S):
· newsmagazine
STUDIO INFORMATION:
· ABC News