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20/20•Season 45•Episode 6

Goodnight, Mother

7.5/10 · 15 votesNov 12, 202179 min

Ranked #17 of 26 in Season 45•−0.1 vs season avg

Julie Rea was in prison for her 10-year-old son's murder until a "20/20" viewer helped crack open the case, leading to a serial killer confessing to the crime. One of his attack survivors speaks out.

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Episode Summary

"Goodnight, Mother" is episode 6 of 20/20 season 45. It scored 7.5/10 from 15 votes, ranking #17 of 26 episodes this season (season average 7.6). It aired on November 12, 2021.

Next: E7 · Escape From A House Of Horror Best of Season 45