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**”20/20″ to Revisit the Tragic Disappearance of Sierah Joughin and the Sinister Secrets of Her Killer**

**NEW YORK, NY** – ABC’s “20/20” will re-air its in-depth investigation into the 2016 disappearance of 20-year-old Sierah Joughin, a case that gripped a community and exposed the dark secrets of a local man. Correspondent John Quiñones leads the two-hour special, airing *Friday, July 4th (9:01-11:00 p.m. EDT) on ABC, and available the next day on Hulu.* (Rebroadcast. OAD: 10/27/23)

The program delves into the massive search-and-rescue operation launched after Joughin vanished while biking home, and the subsequent investigation that led authorities to James Worley. The special features exclusive interviews with key figures, including:

* **Sheila Vaculik:** Sierah’s mother
* **Tara Ice:** Sierah’s aunt
* **Josh Kolasinski:** Sierah’s boyfriend at the time of her disappearance
* **Major Matt Smithmyer:** The Fulton County Sheriff’s Office leader of the investigation
* **Kelsie Langenderfer and Bailey May:** Sierah’s friends
* **Cathy Shaffer:** Sierah’s grandmother
* **FBI Special Agent Devon Lossick and FBI Violent Crime Task Force officer Dan Van Vorhis:** Key investigators who conducted interviews with Worley
* **Robin Gardner:** A woman who survived an earlier abduction attempt by Worley, in a tell-all interview.

“20/20” promises to offer viewers a comprehensive look at the tragic case, the relentless pursuit of justice, and the chilling revelations about Sierah Joughin’s killer.

“20/20” is anchored by David Muir and Deborah Roberts. Janice Johnston is the executive producer.

**About ABC News’ “20/20”:**

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.

**Media Contact:**

Bridgette Maney
bridgette@bridgepr.net

Alison Bridgman
alison@bridgepr.net

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