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August 31, 2022

‘20/20’ Presents Two-Hour Special on the Death of 19-Year-Old Sarah Stern, Whose Car Was Mysteriously Found Atop a Bridge

‘20/20’ Airs Friday, Sept. 2 (9:01-11:00 p.m. EDT), on ABC

When 19-year-old Sarah Stern’s car was mysteriously found atop a bridge in December 2016, authorities suspected her childhood friend, Liam McAtasney. “20/20” presents a two-hour program on the spirited young woman’s death, featuring interviews with Anthony Curry, Liam’s friend who participated in a police sting operation; Megan McAtasney, Liam’s mom; Christopher Gramiccioni, Monmouth County prosecutor; Chris Decker and Meghan Doyle, prosecutors on the case; and Brian Weisbrot and Nicholas Cattelona, detectives on the case. The program includes hidden camera video of Liam’s confession, who was found guilty of killing Sarah; 9-1-1 calls; police dashboard camera video; and interrogation tapes and video of Preston Taylor, a close friend of Sarah’s, when he pleaded guilty to his role in Sarah’s disappearance. “20/20” airs on Friday, Sept. 2 (9:01-11:00 p.m. EDT), on ABC. (Rebroadcast. ABC OAD: 3/1/19)

 

ABC News’ “20/20” is an award-winning primetime program anchored by David Muir and Amy Robach. 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. The two-hour “20/20” events air Fridays from 9:01-11:00 p.m. EDT on ABC and are available to stream on ABC News digital platforms and Hulu.

 

ABC News Media Relations
Sarah Jautz
sarah.jautz@abc.com

 

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