ABC’s 20/20 returns this Friday with a story that underscores the unwavering strength of a mother’s love and the relentless pursuit of justice. “Blood on the Door” tells the harrowing tale of Johnia Berry, a 21-year-old college student found clinging to life in the hallway of her apartment after a brutal attack. Her roommate, also stabbed, initially becomes a suspect, but the case eventually goes cold, leaving Johnia’s mother, Joan Berry, with a gnawing void where answers should be.
For three agonizing years, Joan refused to give up. Driven by grief and an unshakeable determination to find her daughter’s killer, she embarked on her own quest for answers, working alongside law enforcement, and becoming a voice for her slain daughter.
This Friday’s 20/20 reveals the shocking truth that Joan eventually uncovered: the murderer was someone no one suspected. The episode, co-anchored by Deborah Roberts, chronicles not only the chilling details of the crime but also the extraordinary efforts of a mother who simply wouldn’t let go. It’s a story that will stay with you long after the final commercial break.
20/20 airs Friday, May 9th at 9:01 PM EDT on ABC, and will be available to stream on Hulu the following day.
