An episode of 20/20 examines the case of Pamela Smart, convicted of being an accomplice to first-degree murder in the death of her husband, Gregg Smart. The episode, broadcasting on ABC, provides insight into the case’s twists and turns that led to Pamela’s arrest and life sentence.
The story of Pamela and Gregg Smart, a couple from Derry, New Hampshire, took a shocking turn when Gregg was found dead in their home just a year into their marriage.
The two-hour episode, entitled “Pamela Smart,” details the swift investigation and trial that followed, culminating in Pamela’s sentence of life imprisonment without parole. The trial was a landmark in U.S. television history as the first murder trial to be broadcast “gavel-to-gavel.”
For three decades, Pamela maintained her innocence. However, in a recent development, Pamela has made a surprising revelation while serving her sentence. ABC News journalist Juju Chang revisits the case, updating viewers on Pamela’s admission and the latest in the story.
20/20: Pamela Smart broadcasts Friday, August 16 (9:01-11:00 p.m. EDT) on ABC, and the next day on Hulu.
