Bridge of Lies

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On a December night in a small town on the Jersey shore, the discovery of an abandoned car on a bridge touches off a search for the missing driver. 19-year-old Sarah Stern, an aspiring artist, has seemingly vanished. Friends tell authorities she might have jumped, or fled to Canada. But troubling statements, omissions and the discovery of a partially-burned cache of money doesn’t sit right with investigators. As they begin to suspect foul-play, an up-and-coming filmmaker’s daring undercover sting operation cracks the case wide open. A six-part series from 20/20 and ABC Audio, hosted by Juju Chang. New episodes Tuesdays. Subscribe to 20/20 True Crime+ for ad-free listening, early access to new series, exclusive bonus content, and hundreds of episodes from the 20/20 true crime vault. Visit apple.co/2020truecrime to subscribe now. Terms apply.

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Latest episodes

Bonus: A Conversation with Brad Mielke

2026-04-21 · 23 min · Episode 7

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…
The Trial

2026-04-14 · 52 min · Episode 6

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…
The Accomplice

2026-04-07 · 35 min · Episode 5

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…
The Sting

2026-03-31 · 36 min · Episode 4

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…
Box of Money

2026-03-24 · 31 min · Episode 3

Months before she disappeared, Sarah’s friends say she found a box of cash with tens of thousands of dollars in it. Police start to wonder if this money has something to do with her disappearance. Learn more about your…
The Search

2026-03-17 · 39 min · Episode 2

Sarah’s friends offer investigators competing theories on what might have happened to her. Did Sarah end her life? Or seek a new life in Canada? As the search for Sarah continues, the clues are confounding. WARNING:…
The Abandoned Car

2026-03-10 · 29 min · Episode 1

A call about an abandoned car on a bridge in New Jersey touches off a search for a missing person. The driver of the car is 19-year-old Sarah Stern, an aspiring artist. Authorities try to piece together what happened in…
Introducing 'Bridge of Lies'

2026-02-04 · 2 min

The discovery of an abandoned car on a New Jersey bridge touches off a search for the driver who’s seemingly vanished. Friends of the missing 19-year-old woman tell authorities she might have jumped, or fled to Canada.…

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Oldest episode in feed: 02/2026
Typical length: 31 min
Format: Serial Meant to be heard in order

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