Bridge of Lies

Introducing "Blood and Water"

Today, we're sharing something a little different. This is the first episode of the latest true crime podcast from 20/20 and ABC Audio, "Blood and Water." A woman fails to show up to work. When investigators are called to her home, they find a gruesome crime scene. To hear the rest of the series, follow "Blood and Water" on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Apple Podcasts⁠⁠ [https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/blood-and-water/id1893952532]⁠⁠⁠, ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Spotify⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ [https://open.spotify.com/show/5HeODqJLTW9hsSxwc3KzkR], ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Amazon Music⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ [https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/c0fcb02b-4447-4921-9c08-5981e6dc69a3/blood-and-water], or wherever you listen to podcasts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices [https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices]

Bonus: A Conversation with Brad Mielke

In this bonus episode, host Juju Chang and “Start Here” host Brad Mielke discuss the life and legacy of Sarah Stern. Plus, what draws Juju to certain stories, and her experience going from podcast fan to host. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices [https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices]

The Trial

Sarah Stern’s father faces Liam McAtasney, the former friend of his daughter, now on trial for her murder. The month-long trial probes what we really know, or think we know, about those closest to us. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices [https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices]

The Accomplice

Police go after the person Liam called for help the night Sarah disappeared. Liam’s accomplice flips, taking police inside how they tried to cover up the crime. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices [https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices]

The Sting

Just as the investigation into Sarah’s case seems to stall, police get a tip that offers a new, promising lead. A filmmaker realizes a story first described to him as a possible movie plot might be the answer to Sarah’s disappearance. He agrees to participate in a daring sting operation to record evidence. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices [https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices]