Bridge of Lies
True crime podcast review — 2026
"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.
Best episode to start with
Episode 1 — best heard in order
Episodic format — episodes can generally be enjoyed in any order
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What is Bridge of Lies about?
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.
Is Bridge of Lies worth listening to?
Our editorial verdict is "Good if betrayal-and-cover-up cases interest you". The community has rated it 8.0/10 overall. 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.
Who is Bridge of Lies for?
Bridge of Lies is recommended for true crime enthusiasts who enjoy Murder and Cover-up.
What is the best episode of Bridge of Lies to start with?
We recommend starting with Episode 1 — best heard in order. Episodes can generally be enjoyed in any order.
What podcasts are similar to Bridge of Lies?
If you enjoy Bridge of Lies, you might also like: Dirty John, Scamanda, The Thing About Pam, Profiler: True Crime Africa. See our full "Podcasts Like Bridge of Lies" page for more recommendations.
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- Format
- Serialised
- Host style
- Solo host
- Style
- Journalistic; measured; emotionally resonant
- Episode length
- 30-45 min
- Episodes
- 4-6 episodes
- Country
- United States
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