“20/20: Small Town, Big Con” Coming Soon To ABC, Hulu & Hulu On Disney+

Disney has released some new details on a brand-new special of the hit documentary series, “20/20” called “Small Town, Big Con”, which tells the story of Michael and Natalie Cochran, who were high school sweethearts in the small town of Beckley, West Virginia. They married during college, and after graduation, the young couple started a family, with Michael working as a computer specialist and Natalie as a pharmacist.

With financial help from family and friends, Michael and Natalie launched a defence contracting business. As the business seemed to flourish, so did the Cochran’s lifestyle — luxurious jewelry, vintage cars and multiple properties became a way of life. Suddenly, Michael fell ill and died just five days later. How could a 38-year-old father and husband suddenly end up in hospice with just days to live?

What appeared to be a promising success story for a young couple quickly turned into a nightmare that stunned their West Virginia community. The investigation deepened when police found that Cochran’s business was nothing more than a Ponzi scheme, where investors were secretly defrauded.

With the trial just ending and verdict announced, Roberts exclusively interviews Chris and Jennifer Davis, neighbors of the Cochran’s who also invested in the business; Toni McCall, a former friend and fraud victim; retired West Virginia State Police Capt. Tim Bledsoe; and retired trooper Robert Hinzman, a financial investigator with the West Virginia State Police. “20/20” also includes interviews with Donna Bolt, mother of Michael Cochran, as well as prosecutors, defense attorneys and others involved with the case.

This episode of “20/20” is going to be hosted by Deborah Roberts, and it will premiere on Friday, 14th February 2025, at 9pm on ABC, it will be available to stream the next day on Hulu and Hulu On Disney+.    Previous recent episodes of “20/20” are available to stream on Hulu and Hulu On Disney+.

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