News 12's explosive new Crime Files special, 'The Larry Ray Tapes' will feature the first interview with Lawrence (Larry) Ray since he was sentenced to 60 years in prison for sex trafficking, extortion, and conspiracy, among other charges. The 30-minute special airs on Oct. 18, 2024, at 9:30P on News 12 and News 12 NY.

News 12’s Tara Rosenblum hosts the special, which features the bombshell interview where Larry Ray claims everything we’ve seen, heard, and read about his conviction is a lie. Interspersed with archival footage, the special takes viewers into the mind of Larry Ray as he claims his innocence related to the heinous crimes at Sarah Lawrence College and discusses revelations related to his own faith, his broken marriage, his connections to government leaders and the reasons he videotaped his interactions with the victims.

Crime Files: The Larry Ray Tapes will act as a precursor to the highly anticipated, new season of Crime Files premiering Friday, October 25 at 9:30pm ET on News 12 and News 12 NY. The new season will feature some of the most noteworthy cases from the tri-state area, including a deeper dive into the Sarah Lawrence College story, the unsolved murder of Suffolk County Police Detective Dennis Wustenhoff, and the trial of Michelle Troconis in Connecticut, among others. Featuring News 12’s award-winning Investigative Team, Crime Files returns with eight new thrilling, real-life stories, complete with exclusive interviews and in-depth reporting. Crime Files: The Larry Ray Tapes and new episodes of Crime Files will premiere across News 12’s seven dedicated channels available on local cable TV lineups, and on News 12 New York, News 12’s regional OTT network.

This special edition will be followed by an additional half-hour episode in coming weeks focusing on the victims and the impact Ray's crimes had on their lives.