20/20 Small Town Big Con Airs February 14 2025 on ABC

This Friday, February 14, 2025, at 9:00 PM ET/8:00 PM CT, 20/20 investigates the chilling case of Natalie Cochran, a West Virginia pharmacist convicted of poisoning her husband, Michael Cochran, in order to cover up her $2 million Ponzi scheme. The episode dives into a shocking true crime story of money, manipulation, and murder.

In this all-new 20/20, ABC News correspondent Chris Connelly takes viewers through the twisted path that led to Michael Cochran’s death in February 2019. Natalie, who had been running a Ponzi scheme that defrauded investors out of millions, poisoned her husband with insulin to prevent him from discovering the truth about her financial crimes. The case takes an even darker turn as it unfolds that she had been involved in defrauding investors, including Michael’s family, while her husband was dying.

The trial revealed that when Michael grew suspicious of his wife’s financial dealings, she chose to murder him rather than face the consequences of her actions. On the day of his death, she told friends she would let him “sleep it off” instead of seeking medical help, even though he was gravely ill. Five days later, Michael was dead.

Natalie was convicted of first-degree murder and sentenced to life in prison without the possibility of parole. The case highlights the devastating impact of financial deceit and how far someone would go to hide the truth.

20/20 offers exclusive interviews with law enforcement, family members, and legal experts as they discuss the shocking details of this case. Don’t miss this riveting investigation into how a woman’s greed and desperation led to the tragic murder of her husband.

Tune in for “The Natalie Cochran Trial” on 20/20 this Friday, February 14, 2025, at 9:00 PM ET/8:00 PM CT on ABC. The episode will be available for streaming on Hulu the following day.

Release Date & Time: 9:01 PM Friday 14 February 2025 on ABC

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