ABC 20/20 “Murder Next Door” May 15 2026
ABC’s 20/20 presents a shocking new true crime special titled Murder Next Door, airing Friday, May 15, 2026, at 9/8c. The two-hour broadcast examines a disturbing Georgia murder case built on betrayal, deception, and a deadly conspiracy involving two neighboring families.
The episode centers on the 2010 killing of Kay Parsons in Grovetown, Georgia. Parsons was discovered murdered in her garage, leaving investigators searching for answers in what initially appeared to be a random act of violence. The mystery deepened just one day later when her close friend and neighbor, Becky Sears, was reportedly shot as well, creating the impression that both women may have been victims of the same attacker.
As detectives dug deeper, however, the case took a dramatic turn. Authorities uncovered evidence that Becky Sears had been carrying on an affair with Kay Parsons’ husband and had allegedly conspired with her own son to murder her friend. Investigators ultimately determined that the crime was carefully planned, with Sears’ son carrying out the attack.
The case stunned the local community because of the close relationship between the two women. Friends and neighbors struggled to understand how a longtime friendship could end in such a devastating betrayal. Prosecutors later argued that jealousy, secrecy, and personal relationships fueled the deadly conspiracy.
Murder Next Door features exclusive interviews and a detailed look at the investigation that exposed the truth behind the crime. The special explores how detectives pieced together the evidence, uncovered the affair, and built the case that ultimately led to convictions for both Becky Sears and her son.
The emotional and complex case has previously drawn national attention through true crime programs and podcasts, but 20/20 revisits the story with new reporting and insight into the relationships at the center of the tragedy.
Watch Murder Next Door Friday night on ABC, with streaming available the next day on Hulu and Disney+.
