Episode
20/20: Unlucky Numbers
Overview
When Abraham Shakespeare wins $30 million in the Florida lottery in 2006, he is generous with his winnings, helping friends, family, and strangers. But three years after his windfall, Shakespeare mysteriously vanishes. Police begin an investigation, and there is no shortage of possible suspects.
Details
- Series
- 20/20
- Season
- Season 48
- Episode
- Episode 25
- Air date
- 2025-04-18
- Runtime
- 80 min
Episode context
Unlucky Numbers is Episode 25 in Season 48 of 20/20. It aired on 2025-04-18. The runtime is 80 min.
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