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20/20 S49E25 — The Secret in the Water

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20/20•Season 49•Episode 25

The Secret in the Water

6.3/10 · 16 votesMay 1, 202681 min

Ranked #24 of 32 in Season 49•−0.5 vs season avg

A mysterious house fire caught on camera leads investigators to the unsolved murder of 25-year-old mother Regina Rowe Hicks, found in her car submerged in a pond.

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Episode Summary

"The Secret in the Water" is episode 25 of 20/20 season 49. It scored 6.3/10 from 16 votes, ranking #24 of 32 episodes this season (season average 6.8). It aired on May 1, 2026.

Next: E26 · Tracking Susana Best of Season 49