“20/20: Where Are You Jacob?” Coming Soon To ABC, Hulu & Disney+

Disney has announced details on a new “20/20” documentary, “20/20: Where Are You Jacob?”, which will be coming to ABC, Hulu and Disney+ later this week.

In 1989, 11-year-old Jacob Wetterling was biking home with his brother and best friend when a masked, armed man abducted him just a half mile from his home. This Friday, “20/20” reports on Minnesota’s most notorious kidnapping case and speaks to Jared Scheierl, who at age 12 was abducted by the same man who would kidnap Jacob Wetterling months later. DNA found on Scheierl’s clothing led authorities to a suspect who made a stunning confession 27 years later. Co-Anchor Deborah Roberts sits down with Jacob’s parents, Patty and Jerry Wetterling, as well as blogger Joy Baker, whose research helped push for a new review of the case. 

The program features interviews with Jacob’s friends, law enforcement and prosecutors, as well as scenes from the new documentary “Echoes in the Night: The Search for Jacob Wetterling,” directed by Chris Newberry. “20/20” also documents Patty Wetterling and Baker as they co-write a book about the disappearance, “Dear Jacob: A Mother’s Journey of Hope.”

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 two-hour “20/20” will premiere on Friday, 17th July 2026, from 9-11 p.m. ET on ABC, and it will be available to stream on ABC News digital platforms, Disney+ and Hulu the next day.  Recent episodes of “20/20” are also available to stream on Disney+ and Hulu.

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