ABC 20/20 “Run, Run, Run” January 31 2025 Recap & Preview
This Friday, January 31, 2025, from 9:01 to 11:00 p.m. EST, 20/20 investigates the shocking murder of Alan Helmick, a successful businessman whose seemingly perfect life with his second wife, Miriam, ended in tragedy. Correspondent John Quiñones reports on this compelling and mysterious case that has left many wondering if the truth behind Alan’s death lies buried in a web of financial secrets, dangerous past business dealings, and family history.
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Alan met Miriam while taking a dance class she taught, and they went on to build a life together on a sprawling horse ranch. Alan even helped Miriam open her own dance studio to support her passion. But their happy life was shattered when Miriam called 911 to report her husband’s murder. However, this wasn’t the first attempt on Alan’s life — just months before, someone had set his car on fire while he was inside it. Investigators were left wondering if these incidents were connected to Alan’s past business dealings.
As the investigation unfolded, a chilling warning arrived at Miriam’s doorstep weeks after Alan’s death, intensifying the fear that she might be the next target. The mystery deepened when financial misdeeds, stolen identity, and a decades-old family secret were discovered, leading investigators to believe that these clues could hold the key to unlocking the truth behind Alan’s death.
20/20 features interviews with Miriam Helmick, her son Chris Giles, Alan’s friend Bob Cucchetti, Miriam’s former neighbor Aline Lee, and several law enforcement officials involved in the investigation, including Mesa County prosecutor Rich Tuttle, Mesa County Sheriff’s office investigator Robin Martin, and Delta Police Department Sgt. Shon Wells.
Tune in for this gripping 20/20 episode, “The Death of Alan Helmick”, airing Friday, January 31, 2025, at 9:01 p.m. EST on ABC. The episode will also be available for streaming on Hulu the next day. Don’t miss this haunting true-crime mystery.
