20/20 Broken Vows Airs August 16 2024 on ABC

The upcoming episode of ABC’s “20/20,” titled “Broken Vows,” set to air on August 16, 2024, at 9/8c, delves into Pamela Smart’s controversial case. In this new interview, Smart, who has been serving a life sentence for her involvement in her husband’s murder, speaks with Juju Chang from prison.

Pamela Ann Smart was convicted in 1991 of being an accomplice to first-degree murder, conspiracy to commit murder, and witness tampering. Her conviction stemmed from her alleged involvement in the 1990 murder of her husband, Greggory Smart. At the time, Pamela was 22 and was accused of conspiring with her underage lover, William “Billy” Flynn, and his friends to kill Greggory, who was 24.

The crime was discovered when Pamela came home to find her condominium ransacked and her husband murdered. The prosecution argued that Pamela manipulated Flynn, who was 15 at the time, into committing the murder. Pamela Smart was arrested after secretly recorded conversations with her friend, Cecelia Pierce, revealed incriminating statements.

Throughout her trial, Smart faced intense media scrutiny and was portrayed as a manipulative figure. Despite claiming her innocence and asserting that Flynn and his friends acted on their own, Smart was found guilty. Her conviction was influenced by the testimonies of her co-conspirators and the recorded evidence. Smart was sentenced to life in prison without parole and has been held at the Bedford Hills Correctional Facility in New York since 1993.

In the “20/20” episode, Pamela Smart maintains her innocence, challenging the long-standing portrayal of her as a “black widow” or “ice princess.” The episode promises to provide fresh insights into Smart’s perspective and her ongoing efforts to maintain her innocence.

This episode offers a chance to revisit a high-profile case that has captivated public attention for decades, examining the complexities of Smart’s claims and the broader implications of her story.

Release Date & Time: 9:01 PM Friday 16 August 2024 on ABC

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