20/20: “911 Call Leads to Capture of Ohio Serial Killer” This Friday on ABC

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This Friday, ABC’s 20/20 turns its lens on a chilling case from Ashland, Ohio, where a harrowing 911 call from a survivor triggered a serial killer investigation. The episode, titled “911 Call Leads to Capture of Ohio Serial Killer,” focuses on Detective Kim Mager’s relentless pursuit of Shawn Grate, whose reign of terror ended with the kidnapping and murder of five women.

The survivor’s desperate call set off a race against time for Ashland law enforcement, leading to Grate’s capture. Detective Mager’s sharp instincts and interrogation skills proved essential in unraveling the complicated web of Grate’s crimes. Over a grueling 33-hour interrogation, she extracted a confession that unveiled the horrifying extent of his actions.

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The episode provides an in-depth look at the investigation, drawing parallels between Detective Mager’s approach and Clarice Starling’s in The Silence of the Lambs. 20/20 features exclusive interviews with Mager, giving viewers a glimpse into the psychological tactics used to elicit the truth from Grate. There are also perspectives from other key law enforcement personnel, the 911 dispatcher who received the initial call, and friends and family of the victims.

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20/20 airs Friday, November 22, 2024, at 9:01-11:00 p.m. EST on ABC.

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