In 1989, 11-year-old Jacob Wetterling was biking home with his brother and best friend when a masked, armed man abducted him just a half mile from his home. This Friday, "20/20" reports on Minnesota's most notorious kidnapping case and speaks to Jared Scheierl, who at age 12 was abducted by the same man who would kidnap Jacob Wetterling months later. DNA found on Scheierl's clothing led authorities to a suspect who made a stunning confession 27 years later. Co-Anchor Deborah Roberts sits down with Jacob's parents, Patty and Jerry Wetterling, as well as blogger Joy Baker, whose research helped push for a new review of the case.

Starring:

Barbara Walters, Chris Connelly, Christopher Chacon, Diane Sawyer, Elizabeth Vargas, Fantasia Barrino, Geraldo Rivera, Hugh Downs, Liza Minnelli, Mariah Carey, Patty Duke

Genre:

Documentary