ABC 20/20 “Diary of a Killer” August 15 2025

On Friday, August 15, 2025, from 9:00–11:00 p.m. EDT, 20/20 airs a powerful encore episode examining the brutal murder of Angela Bledsoe, a well-known financial analyst and beloved mother whose life was cut short in her New Jersey home. The two-hour special follows the investigation that revealed her killer was not a stranger—but someone disturbingly close.

Angela Bledsoe was found dead in the quiet suburb where she lived with her longtime partner, James Ray III. What started as a local tragedy quickly turned into a national manhunt after Ray, a former police officer and respected attorney, fled the country. Before disappearing, he left their young daughter in the care of his brother, raising even more alarm among authorities.

Reported by co-anchor Deborah Roberts, the episode dives into the international chase that led FBI agents to Cuba—where Ray was ultimately arrested and extradited back to the U.S. in a rare cross-border legal victory.

One of the most compelling aspects of the story is the personal diary Ray kept while on the run. The episode provides rare insight into his mindset and motivations, drawing from the pages of a document that stunned investigators and prosecutors alike.

20/20 features emotional interviews with Angela’s family members, as well as the detectives and legal teams who built the case and saw it through to justice. Viewers will also hear from those who knew Angela best and remember her as a brilliant, kind-hearted woman whose life and legacy continue to resonate.

Tune in Friday, August 15, on ABC, with streaming available the next day on Hulu.