20/20 explores the murder of Colorado mom Kristil Krug

ABC's award-winning documentary series 20/20 opens its 48th season with an episode dedicated to the murder of Kristil Krug, a Colorado mother who was killed in her own garage.

The episode

The season premiere is produced by Jonathan Balthaser and edited by Robert J. Ferrari II. Host Deborah Roberts guides viewers through the investigation, in which digital evidence ultimately proved to be the decisive factor in the case.

The episode is available on streaming platforms Disney+ and Hulu, and is also part of 20/20's podcast feed.

A series built on real crime

20/20 has specialized in in-depth investigations of real crime cases since 1978, making it one of the longest-running true crime programs on American television.

Digital evidence in modern murder investigations

The Kristil Krug case belongs to a growing category of murder investigations where modern technology has transformed the ability to identify and prosecute killers. The use of digital evidence — such as cell phone data, internet history, and surveillance footage — has become increasingly central to how law enforcement solves homicides today.