Sat Nov 22 03:20:00 UTC 2025: ## “20/20” to Explore Disappearance and Murder of Florida Mother Joleen Cummings
New York, NY – November 20, 2025 – ABC’s “20/20” will delve into the gripping true-crime story of Joleen Cummings, a Florida hairstylist and mother of three who vanished without a trace on Mother’s Day in 2018. The two-hour special, titled “20/20: The Final Cut,” airs this Friday, November 21st (9:00-11:00 p.m. EST) on ABC, and will be available for streaming the next day on Disney+ and Hulu.
Co-anchor Deborah Roberts will lead the investigation, uncovering a chilling trail of deception and murder. Cummings’ disappearance from her close-knit community sparked an urgent investigation when her mother filed a missing person report, concerned by her daughter’s uncharacteristic absence.
Detectives initially focused on Cummings’ ex-husband and boyfriend, both of whom were cleared. The investigation gained momentum after her SUV was found abandoned near the salon where she worked, with surveillance footage capturing an unidentified person parking the vehicle in the middle of the night. This discovery expanded the search into a multi-state investigation, eventually revealing a shocking truth.
“20/20: The Final Cut” will feature exclusive interviews with Cummings’ mother, close friends from beauty school and the salon, and the detectives who worked tirelessly to solve the case. The episode promises to explore the themes of murder, false identities, and manipulation in this unforgettable true-crime mystery.
“20/20,” anchored by David Muir and Deborah Roberts, is a multi-award-winning primetime newsmagazine and a leader in long-form journalism for over 45 years. Executive Producer Janice Johnston brings her expertise to this compelling episode.
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