Blood and Water

About Blood and Water

In 2001, Leslie Preer was found brutally murdered, her body left in the shower of her home in the wealthy suburbs of Washington, D.C. Investigators initially set their sights on Leslie’s husband as the prime suspect — until bombshell DNA evidence revealed the presence of an "unknown male" at the scene. With extensive access to the original police tapes and interviews with the cold case detectives who worked to solve the crime, Blood and Water tells the story of a decades-long wait for justice for Leslie’s daughter and the cutting-edge investigative techniques that finally caught the killer. A six-part series from 20/20 and ABC Audio, hosted by Stephanie Ramos. New episodes Tuesdays. Subscribe to 20/20 True Crime+ for ad-free listening, early access to new series, exclusive bonus content, and hundreds of episodes from the 20/20 true crime vault. Visit apple.co/2020truecrime to subscribe now. Terms apply.

Publisher

ABC News

Category

news · true crime

Language

en

Explicit

No

First episode

15 Apr 2026

Latest episode

11 Aug 2026

Latest episodes

7 of 10 episodes have a transcript.

1. 

   11 Aug 2026TRANSCRIPT

   Introducing 'What Happened to the McStays?'

   This interview explores the chilling discovery of the McStay family home, launching a perplexing years-long mystery.

2. 

   16 Jun 2026TRANSCRIPT

   Introducing "The Snare"

   In this interview, host [Host Name] explores how police questioning of Chris Tapp in Idaho Falls sets him and others on an unforeseen path.

3. 

   9 Jun 2026TRANSCRIPT

   Bonus: The Brother

   Host Brad Mielke and Stephanie Ramos explore detectives' interview with a family member of Eugene Gligor in this interview episode.

4. 

   2 Jun 2026TRANSCRIPT

   Face to Face

   Host Lauren Preer shares her long-awaited reunion with a significant figure from her past, revealing profound personal insights.

5. 

   26 May 2026TRANSCRIPT

   Eugene

   Host Eugene discusses how an old flame's return reveals a hidden deception, offering insights into unraveling complex truths.

6. 

   19 May 2026TRANSCRIPT

   'Facts Don't Lie'

   Detectives revisit the unsolved murder of Leslie Preer, uncovering new perspectives on the decades-old case.

7. 

   12 May 2026TRANSCRIPT

   Dead End

   Investigators analyze crucial DNA evidence, uncovering a shocking revelation that redirects their entire case.

8. 

   5 May 2026

   The Husband

   Leslie Preer's husband becomes the prime suspect when he details the state of their marriage in this interview.

9. 

   28 Apr 2026

   Looking for Leslie

   Investigators uncover a gruesome crime scene at a woman's home after she fails to appear for work.

10. 

    15 Apr 2026

    Introducing 'Blood and Water'

    Host Emily VanDerhoff interviews Detective Michael Peterson about the shocking 2001 murder of Leslie Preer and the DNA evidence that changed the investigation.

Inside a recent episode

Introducing 'What Happened to the McStays?'

Published 11 Aug 2026 · Transcript excerpt

[…] Summer McStay left her prescription sunglasses behind. Family left their dogs behind and there had been no activity on their phone. It was as if the McStays had simply vanished into thin air. Authorities, friends and family were baffled. But how does a vibrant family of four suddenly go missing? […]

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Apple Podcasts (US)

4.3 / 5

701 ratings

Spotify

4.6 / 5

78 ratings

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