20/20 Tonight: “Her Last Call” June 19 2026

ABC’s 20/20 presents an emotional update on one of Florida’s most heartbreaking abduction cases in the all-new episode “Her Last Call,” airing Friday, June 19, 2026, at 9:00 p.m. EDT on ABC and streaming the next day on Disney+ and Hulu. Co-anchor Deborah Roberts revisits the murder of Denise Amber Lee and examines the aftermath of the March 2026 execution of her killer, Michael King.

Denise Amber Lee was a 21-year-old wife and mother living in North Port, Florida, when she was abducted from her home on January 17, 2008. Her husband, Nathan Lee, returned home from work to find their two young sons alone and immediately realized something was terribly wrong. He called 911, setting off a frantic search effort that would grip the community.

The investigation quickly became a race against time. Denise’s father, Rick Goff, a veteran law enforcement officer, joined the search for his daughter as authorities worked to track down leads. What made the case especially haunting was that clues emerged while Denise was still alive. In one of the most chilling moments of the investigation, Denise managed to place a secret call to 911 using her kidnapper’s cellphone while she was being held captive.

During the call, Denise desperately attempted to provide information about her location while her abductor remained unaware she was speaking to emergency dispatchers. Additional witnesses also contacted 911 after spotting suspicious activity. Among those calls was one from a motorist who reported seeing a distressed woman in a vehicle. Denise’s family has long believed that communication and dispatch failures during those crucial hours may have affected the outcome of the search.

Authorities eventually identified Michael King as the suspect. Evidence showed that he abducted Denise from her home, sexually assaulted her, and later murdered her. Her body was discovered later that day in a wooded area near Charlotte County. The brutal crime shocked Florida and led to widespread scrutiny of emergency dispatch procedures.

King was convicted of first-degree murder and sentenced to death. For years, Denise’s family advocated for improvements to emergency response systems while continuing to pursue justice through the courts. Their efforts helped inspire changes in 911 communication procedures in Florida, often referred to as “Denise’s Law.”

Now, nearly two decades after the murder, 20/20 returns to the case following King’s execution in March 2026. The broadcast features new interviews with Nathan Lee and the couple’s son, who was just a small child when his mother was killed. Their reflections provide a powerful look at the long-lasting impact of violent crime on surviving family members and how they have worked to rebuild their lives.

Deborah Roberts’ report also revisits the critical 911 calls, the investigation, the trial, and the lasting legacy of Denise Amber Lee’s case. “Her Last Call” explores not only the tragedy of Denise’s murder but also how her family’s determination helped bring about changes designed to improve emergency response and potentially save lives in the future.