JOHN QUIÑONES ON 20/20
For more than 30 years, John Quiñones has brought powerful, character-driven stories to ABC’s 20/20. His work has taken viewers into prisons and palaces, across battlefields and refugee camps, and into the heart of stories that demand both truth and empathy.
As a senior correspondent, John has contributed to many of the program’s most gripping investigations—from social justice reporting to today's signature deep dives into murder mysteries and true crime. Whether he’s interviewing grieving families, confronting injustice, or walking alongside those navigating extraordinary circumstances, John’s storytelling elevates voices too often unheard.
Recent Highlights
“Meet the Other Me” — The riveting story of a kidnapped woman whose quiet courage led to the capture of a serial killer. John interviews Detective Kim Mager, whose 33-hour interrogation broke open the case.
“Love. Honor. Betray.” - An investigation into the tragic murder of U.S. Army Sergeant Tyrone Hassel III. When authorities finally solve this murder mystery, they uncover a cold and heartless plot of adultery and greed that left them shocked and a suspect they never saw coming.
“Highway Hunter” - In the spring and summer of 1997, four young women vanish in quick succession. Could a serial killer be roaming the highways between Texas and Oklahoma? John takes viewers inside the decades-long cold case investigation and four families’ quest for answers. The episode features exclusive footage of a hypnosis session with a fifth survivor that helped lead police to the killer and behind-the-scenes details into the killer’s confession.
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