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Deborah Roberts and ABC News Contributor Ryan Smith, who hosts the 20/20 limited run series 'Bad Romance,' discuss the combustable mix of love and true crime.

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Interviews with key people connected to the 2014 case in which two 12-year-olds stabbed their friend 19 times and left her for dead, in an effort to appease the mysterious fictional character known as Slender Man.

Originally aired: 02/09/18

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For decades, music mogul Sean "Diddy" Combs was one of the most powerful people in hip-hop. But now, he faces federal charges that could put him behind bars for life.

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Today, we're bringing you episode five of the latest podcast from 20/20 and ABC Audio, "Bad Rap: The Case Against Diddy."

As the wave of civil lawsuits against Diddy continues to grow, in March of 2024, federal agents raid two of his properties in connection to a human trafficking investigation. Just a couple months later, an old video of Diddy beating, kicking and dragging his then-girlfriend Cassie Ventura in the hallway of a hotel surfaces, with devastating consequences. He publicly apologizes for his behavior and says he went to therapy. By September 2024, he’s arrested and indicted on federal charges of racketeering, sex trafficking, and transportation to engage in prostitution. He pleads not guilty to all charges.

If you or someone you know is a victim of sexual assault, please call the National Sexual Assault Hotline: 1-800-656-HOPE or go to rainn.org.

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A teacher's murder reveals an affair and a secret pregnancy.

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A man wins $30 million dollars  in 2006 from the Florida lottery, but three years later, he mysteriously vanishes. His case would become a tangled whodunnit. Deborah Roberts talks with ABC’s Matt Gutman about his prison interview with the convicted killer. 

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When a $30 million dollar lottery winner vanishes under mysterious circumstances, police begin an investigation and there is no shortage of suspects.

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In January, a retired Green Beret named Clint Bonnell vanished without a trace. Now, his wife has been charged with his gruesome murder, and his girlfriend is sharing her side of the story.

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Today, we're bringing you episode four of the latest podcast from 20/20 and ABC Audio, "Bad Rap: The Case Against Diddy."

Soon after Cassie and Diddy end their relationship, Diddy rebrands himself again, as Sean “Love” Combs. He's on his way to becoming hip hop’s third billionaire, wins lifetime achievement awards and gets the key to New York City. But in 2023, Cassie files a 35-page lawsuit against him, alleging he physically and sexually abused her. Her suit is settled quickly and quietly, but it's just the beginning of Diddy's legal issues. In the weeks and months following Cassie's suit, he's hit with dozens more lawsuits from people alleging he abused them too. Combs denies abusing anyone.

If you or someone you know is a victim of sexual assault, please call the National Sexual Assault Hotline: 1-800-656-HOPE or go to rainn.org.

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A bride is murdered 48 hours before the wedding; police uncover a double life.

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Deborah Roberts talks with ABC News Contributor Pat LaLama  about what made Monica Sementilli’s trial one of the most interesting she’s ever had to cover in her decades as a crime reporter.

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A beloved celebrity hairstylist is found murdered in his own home. Was it a burglary gone wrong or something more sinister? His family searches for justice and answers. Who killed Fabio?

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The high-profile murder trial of Karen Reed captivated millions and divided a tight-knit Massachusetts community. Now, a year after her first trial ended in a hung jury, Karen Read is back in court being tried for murder again.

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Today, we're bringing you episode three of the latest podcast from 20/20 and ABC Audio, "Bad Rap: The Case Against Diddy."

In this episode, Diddy signs a young singer with a hit single who’s on the fast track to fame. Cassie Ventura reportedly agrees to a 10-album deal. They become romantically involved and Cassie’s career flatlines, leaving fans wondering why she only released one studio album. We chart their decade-long relationship -- from the glamorous red carpet appearances to allegations of hidden abuse.

A warning that this episode includes discussion of sexual violence and abuse. If you or someone you know is a victim of domestic violence, please call the domestic violence hotline at: 1-800-942-6906 or go to https://www.thehotline.org.

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A husband is praised for killing his wife's alleged murderer until three photos help unmask a killer.

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Deborah Roberts talk with producer Jonathan Balthaser about this deadly family drama, including the complex relationships, unanswered questions, and what is was like to shoot out on the ocean.

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A deadly family drama involving an inheritance, a mother lost at sea and never-before-heard revelations about the shocking search and rescue mystery.

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Introducing a new podcast for the true crime-obsessed, "The Crime Scene Weekly," hosted by Brad Mielke. Each week, "The Crime Scene" focuses on what everybody's talking about in true crime: what all your favorite podcasts are covering, and what's taking over your TikTok feed. Follow the show on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Amazon Music, or wherever you listen.

In this week's episode, hear how more than three decades after the murder of their parents, the Menendez brothers are back in the spotlight and fighting for their freedom. New developments could change the course of their future.

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Today, we're bringing you episode two of the latest podcast from 20/20 and ABC Audio, "Bad Rap: The Case Against Diddy."

This week, we chart Diddy’s rise from musician to mogul, from the center of hip-hop to the center of American culture. But that rise wasn’t always a smooth ascent. Along the way, he had moments of alleged violence and brushes with the law. Were these lapses in judgment or serious red flags that signaled a darker side to his success? 

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A young bride-to-be is found murdered on her kitchen floor with a single gunshot wound to her head.

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