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A 19-year-old's car found abandoned on a New Jersey bridge; her closest friend had murdered her. Juju Chang investigates for 20/20 True Crime.
Verdict: Good if betrayal-and-cover-up cases interest you. Bridge of Lies follows a young New Jersey woman's disappearance from a bridge — and the shocking unravelling of the friend who killed her. Juju Chang hosts with authority and warmth; a solid, satisfying listen for those who want their true crime journalistic and contained.
About this podcast
Hosted by ABC News anchor Juju Chang, this 20/20 True Crime podcast investigates the 2016 murder of Sarah Stern, a 19-year-old New Jersey woman whose car was found abandoned on a bridge with the engine running. What appeared to be a disappearance unravelled into a calculated killing — carried out by her closest friend Liam McAtasney, who was ultimately undone by his own confession.
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Frequently asked questions
- What is Bridge of Lies?
- A 19-year-old's car found abandoned on a New Jersey bridge; her closest friend had murdered her. Juju Chang investigates for 20/20 True Crime.
- Is Bridge of Lies worth listening to?
- Good if betrayal-and-cover-up cases interest you. Bridge of Lies follows a young New Jersey woman's disappearance from a bridge — and the shocking unravelling of the friend who killed her. Juju Chang hosts with authority and warmth; a solid, satisfying listen for those who want their true crime journalistic and contained.
- Where can I listen to Bridge of Lies?
- Bridge of Lies is available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify.
- Where should I start with Bridge of Lies?
- Start with: Episode 1 — best heard in order
- What format is Bridge of Lies?
- Serialised — 4-6 episodes episodes, approximately 30-45 min each.
- What type of crime does Bridge of Lies cover?
- Bridge of Lies covers Murder, Cover-up.
Quick facts
- Format
- Serialised
- Host style
- Solo host
- Style
- Journalistic; measured; emotionally resonant
- Episode length
- 30-45 min
- Episodes
- 4-6 episodes
- Binge factor
- 7/10
- Best to start
- Episode 1 — best heard in order
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