ABC 20/20 “Explosive Secrets” January 24 2025 Recap & Preview

This Friday, January 24, 2025, from 9:01 to 11:00 p.m. EST, 20/20 investigates the chilling murder of famed real estate developer Gary Triano, who was killed in a remote-controlled pipe bomb explosion in Tucson, Arizona, in 1996. ABC News correspondent Chris Connelly reports on the shocking case that baffled investigators for years, unraveling a complex web of deceit, betrayal, and revenge.

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Gary Triano was a successful and wealthy businessman, known for his lavish lifestyle. However, behind the scenes, his life was far from perfect. His business was struggling, and his second marriage had ended in a contentious divorce. What seemed like a tragic accident at first soon revealed itself to be a calculated act of murder, with Gary’s ex-wife, Pamela Phillips, at the center of the investigation. Pamela, who controlled a $2 million life insurance policy on Gary’s life, was found to have been romantically involved with fugitive Ronald Young, a key player in the crime.

As authorities searched for the person responsible, they explored many theories, including a possible mob hit, before eventually uncovering the truth. 20/20 dives into the twists and turns of the investigation, which spanned across multiple countries and involved an international manhunt. The episode features interviews with key figures involved in the case, including retired ATF criminal investigator Anthony May, retired Detective James Crowley of the Aspen Police Department, retired Detective James Gamber of the Pima County Sheriff’s Department, and Kevin McDonald, Pamela’s former nanny.

Tune in to 20/20 on Friday, January 24, for this intense investigation into one of the most shocking murders in the world of real estate. The episode will also be available for streaming on Hulu the next day. Don’t miss this captivating and revealing look into a case that took years to solve, but ultimately uncovered the truth behind Gary Triano’s tragic death.