ABC’s 20/20 revisits the baffling 2010 murder of Rusty Sneiderman, a young father shot outside his son’s Atlanta preschool. The case, already steeped in bizarre twists, gains new intrigue with previously unseen evidence and exclusive interviews. Just days before the killing, a suspicious individual was spotted near Sneiderman’s home, raising immediate red flags. The subsequent investigation revealed a disturbing link between the gunman, Hemy Neuman, and Sneiderman’s wife, Andrea: Neuman was her boss.
The ensuing trial was nothing short of a media circus, largely due to Neuman’s unusual insanity plea. He claimed a demon, disguised as singer Barry White, instructed him to commit the murder. While the demonic Barry White defense certainly grabbed headlines, 20/20 aims to move beyond the sensationalism, focusing on the complicated relationship between Andrea and Hemy. The episode presents new evidence and police interviews with both, prompting unsettling questions about Andrea’s potential role in her husband’s death.
This 20/20 installment includes interviews with key figures from the case, offering viewers multiple perspectives. Investigators, lawyers, journalists, and those closest to Rusty Sneiderman contribute their recollections, painting a fuller picture of the events surrounding the tragedy. The program examines both the initial investigation and the subsequent trial, attempting to untangle the web of relationships and motivations at the heart of this disturbing case.
20/20: The Murder of Rusty Sneiderman airs Friday, November 15, 2024, at 9:01-11:00 p.m. EST on ABC.
