ABC 20/20 “Unlucky Numbers” April 18 2025 Recap & Preview

This Friday, April 18, 2025, from 9:01 to 11:00 PM EDT, 20/20 airs an all-new episode titled “Unlucky Numbers”, investigating the mysterious disappearance of Abraham Shakespeare, a $30 million Florida lottery winner. Abraham, who had been generous with his winnings, helping friends, family, and even strangers, vanished in 2009 under suspicious circumstances. The case quickly turned into a murder investigation, with Dorice “Dee Dee” Moore emerging as a prime suspect.

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In this 20/20 episode, correspondent Matt Gutman conducts an exclusive phone interview with Moore, who has been at the center of the investigation. Moore, who had been close to Shakespeare during the last years of his life, speaks out about the events leading up to his disappearance. This rare interview sheds new light on the case and offers viewers a glimpse into the mind of someone connected to the crime.

The episode also features interviews with key figures involved in the investigation, including prosecutor Jay Pruner, detectives David Clark and Greg Thomas, and others, including Shakespeare’s second cousin Ashley McMillian, and former girlfriend Sentorria Butler. Additionally, 20/20 includes insights from Greg Massey, Shakespeare’s childhood friend, and Deborah Mathis, author of Unlucky Number, who provides context on the case.

Tune in to 20/20 this Friday, April 18, at 9:01 PM EDT for “Unlucky Numbers”, an unforgettable true-crime mystery that explores the twists and turns of a lottery win gone wrong. The episode will be available for streaming on Hulu the following day.