Colorado’s Most Shocking True Crime Cases Featured on 20/20

There's been a massive rise in interest in true crime over the past decade or so.

From podcasts to television, it seems like people are fascinated with the macabre and are scrambling to consume content about it.

I used to be a massive true crime junkie.

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Back when I had to commute over an hour to work, I'd listen to a whole bunch of true crime podcasts during the drive. I was fascinated by these stories.

A common argument for people opposed to true crime as a genre claim it's a violation of consent and privacy when it comes to the victims and their families.

In my opinion, these stories should be told in a way that honors the victims, their loved ones, and informs people of dangers in the world.

One of the leading shows for fans of true crime is ABC's 20/20. This program features stellar investigative reporting focusing in on a true crime story. There are interviews from key figures in cases and character driven narratives that (at least in my opinion) are respectful of the victims.

I did some digging and found Colorado cases that have been featured on the show over the years.

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Colorado True Crime Stories Featured on 20/20

Silence Broken: A Mother’s Reckoning (Feb. 12, 2016)

Columbine, CO

Nearly two decades after the infamous Columbine shooting, Diane Sawyer sat down with the mother of the shooter, Sue Klebold, to discuss her relationship with her son, Dylan.

Sue Klebold was promoting her memoir  “A Mother’s Reckoning: Living in the Aftermath of Tragedy,” at the time. Klebold donated the profits from her book  to charitable foundations with a focus on mental health issues.

The List: Who Killed JonBenét Ramsey? (S43E10, Jan. 16, 2021)

Boulder, CO

Inarguably, one of the most well-known cases in the history of the American justice system involves a child beauty queen from Colorado named JonBenét Ramsey.

Her story captured the country's interest and has spawned countless books, documentaries, and podcast episodes.

This episode of 20/20 provided new insight into the little girl's murder. It featured video diaries from detective Lou Smith, who was brought out of retirement for the investigation.

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If I Can’t Have You… (S43E26, May 21, 2021)

Grand Junction, CO

This episode dives into the case of a missing mom named Paige Birgfeld from Grand Junction. She was reported missing in the summer of 2007 by her eight-year-old daughter.

Investigations revealed that this single-mother of three was actually running an escort service.

Mountain of Lies (S47E19, Mar. 1, 2025)

Estes Park, CO

A couple's anniversary hike turned deadly.

Toni and Harold Henthorn were hiking at Rocky Mountain Nation Park when the wife fell off a 160-foot cliff to her death. Her husband Harold claimed it was an accident, but the investigation revealed a startling motive.

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21 Days to Murder (S47E35, Sept. 20, 2025)

Aurora, CO

It's always fascinating when a recent case is featured on these programs.

James Craig, a well-known Aurora dentist was convicted of murdering his wife of over twenty years back in 2023. Over the course of a week, this father of six poisoned Angela Craig's protein shakes, according to reports.

He’s Right Behind You (S48E1, Sept. 27, 2025)

Broomfield, CO

This episode features the shocking story of a couple in Broomfield and the stalking case that turned deadly.

Body camera footage sheds light onto the murder of Kristil Krug, a mother and wife, who was found dead her own garage.

All of these episodes are currently streaming now on Hulu.

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