ABC’s 20/20 “This Is Revenge” Premieres May 11 2023

A captivating and chilling story is about to unfold on your television screens on ABC’s “20/20” with an episode titled “This is Revenge” – a tale of two wealthy doctors, a divorced mother of four, and a twisted love triangle that ends in a brutal murder. Was the killing of prominent doctor Joseph Sonnier a random act of violence, or did a deadly obsession lead to this horrific crime? In the quiet town of northwest Texas, Dr. Sonnier’s life was tragically cut short when he was found murdered in his stately home. As the investigation progresses, authorities are left puzzled until an unexpected tip points them in the direction of the man behind the trigger. With two trials underway, will justice finally prevail?

Don’t miss this gripping episode, where Richelle Shetina, the woman caught in the center of this love triangle, breaks her silence on the murder and her ex-boyfriend, Dr. Mike Dixon, who stands accused of hiring a hitman. The program also features heart-wrenching interviews with the accused murderer’s daughters, who open up about their father and their feelings about his actions.

“20/20” correspondent Ryan Smith presents an in-depth report that includes interviews with Dr. Sonnier’s sons, Dr. Dixon’s son, the investigators, prosecution and defense teams, as well as revealing interrogation tapes and crucial crime scene photos. Tune in to “20/20” on Thursday, May 11 (10:01-11:00 p.m. EDT), on ABC, and catch the episode the next day on Hulu.