INSIDE THE MOST DARING JEWEL THEFT IN HISTORY, 'HEIST AT THE LOUVRE,' NEW PODCAST FROM '20/20' AND THE ABC NEWS PODCAST NETWORK, PREMIERES MONDAY, SEPT. 28

With Unprecedented Access, Host James Longman Chronicles the Alleged Perpetrators and Deep Criminal Underworld Authorities Say Led to the Bold, Daylight Heist

Today, the ABC News Podcast Network and "20/20" announced the thrilling new podcast series "Heist at the Louvre," hosted by ABC News' chief international correspondent and "What You Need to Know" host James Longman and premiering Monday, Sept. 28. The series unpacks how thieves were able to pull off one of the most daring jewel heists in history, with Longman following the investigation and its aftermath to try to answer the central question: Where are the crown jewels now? The trailer is available now on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Amazon Music or wherever you get your podcasts.

"Heist at the Louvre" takes listeners inside the jewel theft that stunned the world at the iconic Louvre Museum. Through unprecedented access, Longman will not only reveal what the suspects are telling police about the crime but also explore what comes next in the investigation. The series documents the day of the heist, with firsthand accounts from eyewitnesses and analysis from art crime experts explaining how the most famous museum in the world could be robbed in broad daylight. Longman then follows the investigation into the Parisian criminal underworld, finding sources close to the suspects to learn who they are and where they came from and examining what the heist has revealed about a museum - and a nation - after one of the biggest crimes of the century.

Since launching as a true crime audio destination, ABC Audio series, including "Bad Rap: The Case Against Diddy," "What Happened to Holly Bobo?" and "Devil in the Desert," have been featured on Apple and Spotify Best of lists and dominated podcast charts. "Devil in the Desert" became the most successful ABC Audio and "20/20" limited series ever, holding the No. 1 spot on Apple Podcasts' Top Shows chart for more than three consecutive weeks. The ABC News Podcast Network and "20/20" recently launched the "20/20 True Crime+" subscription channel on Apple Podcasts, providing subscribers with ad-free listening across the portfolio at their fingertips. Subscribers also receive new and archival episodes of "20/20," early access to new original series, and exclusive content only available through the channel. "Heist at the Louvre" will be available ad-free to all subscribers.

For more information, visit ABC Audio.

About ABC News Podcast Network

ABC News Podcast Network is a vital part of the top-ranked Walt Disney Company podcasting portfolio. The award-winning lineup includes ABC News' flagship daily news podcast "Start Here"; true crime hit podcast "20/20" and "20/20: The After Show"; and global No. 1 hits "Devil in the Desert," "Cold Blooded: Mystery in Alaska" and "The Hand in the Window." The network also showcases "The View: Behind the Table," which offers listeners exclusive insights and conversations from the iconic daytime talk show.

About "20/20"

ABC News' "20/20" is an award-winning primetime program anchored by David Muir and Deborah Roberts. A proven leader as a long-form newsmagazine for over 45 years, "20/20" features unforgettable, character-driven true-crime mysteries, exclusive newsmaker interviews, hard-hitting investigative reports and in-depth coverage of high-profile stories. Janice Johnston is the executive producer. The two-hour "20/20" events air Fridays from 9-11 p.m. ET on ABC and are available to stream on ABC News digital platforms, Disney+ and Hulu.