2025 Burning Man Festival Murder: Impact x Nightline Report Streaming Thursday

On October 23rd, get ready for an intense and gripping episode of “IMPACT x Nightline” called “Burning Man: Death in the Desert.” This episode will be available for streaming on Disney+ and Hulu. The episode delves into a shocking murder that took place at the 2025 Burning Man festival, leaving the entire community reeling.

During the Burning Man festival, attended by 80,000 people in Nevada’s Black Rock Desert, tragedy struck when 37-year-old Vadim Kruglov was fatally stabbed during the burning of ‘The Man.’ This horrific incident has left attendees wondering how and why this happened.

Hosted by “Nightline” correspondent Ashan Singh, this episode features an exclusive interview with Sgt. Nathan Carmichael from the Pershing County Sheriff’s Office, who was one of the first responders at the scene. Other interviews include influencers, friends of the victim, law enforcement officials working the case, and members of the Burning Man community.

Additional interviews will feature influencers like Preston Smiles and Amanda Riley Ferree, along with top-notch professionals like Bryce Shields, district attorney of Pershing County, and Katie Bain, senior music correspondent at Billboard. The episode will also include perspectives from ABC News reporters and legal analysts.

This episode is a part of ABC News Studios’ acclaimed streaming newsmagazine “IMPACT x Nightline,” now in its fourth season. The show dives into trending topics in American culture and global conversations, promising to deliver an insightful and thought-provoking investigation into the Burning Man tragedy.