ABC News’ ‘20/20’ Presents Two-Hour Program on Diane Downs, a Mother Who Shot Her Three Children Possibly Due to Her Infatuation With a Married Man

ABC News’ “20/20” reports on the crimes of Diane Downs, who shot her three young children in her car, seriously injuring two and killing one. Her alleged motive was her infatuation with a married man, who said he had no interest in being a father to anyone’s children. Diane captured the nation’s attention as the story made headlines and became a bestselling book and a two-part TV series starring Farrah Fawcett, both titled “Small Sacrifices.” Diane’s youngest child, Becky Babcock, who was born while Diane was incarcerated and adopted by another family, spoke to “20/20” in a rare interview. In the two-hour “20/20,” Becky opened up about her adoption, learning the truth about her mother, letters from her mother in prison and life now, including raising her teenage son. “20/20” airs Friday, Feb. 4 (9:01–11:00 p.m. EST), on ABC. (Rebroadcast. ABC OAD: 3/22/19)

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. EST on ABC and are available to stream on ABC News digital platforms and Hulu. David Sloan is senior executive producer, and Janice Johnston is executive producer.

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