20/20: ’The Secret in the Water’ Coming Soon To ABC, Hulu & Disney+
Disney has announced details on a brand new “20/20″ documentary, ’The Secret in the Water’, which is coming soon to ABC, Hulu and Disney+ in the United States.
What started as a suspicious house fire in a quiet Cincinnati suburb soon led to something far more sinister. When firefighters arrived at the scene, investigators quickly determined the blaze had been intentionally set, and security footage showed two people appearing to orchestrate the fire. Homeowner Paul Hicks accused his ex-girlfriend of being behind it, but as authorities dug deeper, her alibi held … as did his.
The case took a startling turn when evidence, including a custom mask made to resemble his ex and a matching wig, led investigators to question the homeowner himself. Hicks denied that he had any involvement in the arson or the purchase of these items and eventually pleaded to a single misdemeanour count of insurance fraud, receiving a sentence of probation. He was not convicted in connection with setting the fire at his home.
Around the same time, investigators were looking at Hicks in the unsolved death of his ex-wife, Regina. In October 2001, she seemingly vanished and was later discovered dead inside her car, which was submerged at the bottom of a pond. Analysis of the vehicle’s trajectory undercut a long-held theory that Regina’s death could have been an accident, and a witness finally comes forward with startling new information on the person responsible.
Check out the “The Secret in the Water” trailer below:
ABC News’ “20/20” is the No. 1 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. Janice Johnston is the executive producer.
“The Secret in the Water” will premiere on Friday, 1st May 2026, at 9 pm EDT on ABC and will be available to stream the next day on Disney+ and Hulu in the United States. Recent episodes of “20/20″ are also available to stream on Hulu and Disney+.
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