Transcript for Saudi Arabia faces backlash for the death of Jamal Khashoggi

Next tonight, new footage shows Jamal khashoggi approaching the consulate in istanbul. More has been revealed about his body and final moments. Here's Ian Pannell. Reporter: Tonight, the ever shifting story from the Saudis, changing again. An official telling ABC news the body of Jamal khashoggi was handed over to someone local for disposal. But still, no detail about who that was or where the body is now. This as new surveillance images are released, showing khashoggi being searched before entering the Saudi consulate. And here with his fiancee. It washe last time she saw him. After first saying khashoggi died in a fistfight, the Saudi official now making a stunning new claim that "A physical altercation ensued when Jamal tried to leave. In order to prevent him from calling for help, one of the accused suspects placed him in a choke hold position. He died as a result." But Turkish leaks suggesting this was a gruesome, premeditated murder. Not an accident. The Saudis are standing by the claims that king Salman and the crown prince knew nothing. This was an operation that was a rogue operation. This was an operation where individuals ended up exceeding the authorities and responsibilities they had. Reporter: The claim this was rogue, first raised by president trump six days ago. It sounded to me like maybe these could have been rogue killers. Who knows? Reporter: But now the president taking a tougher stand, telling "The Washington post," obviously there's been deception and there's been lies. Today, senators also pouring scorn on the Saudi version of events You don't bring a bone saw to an accidental fistfight inside an embassy in Turkey or a consulate in Turkey. So, the Saudis have said a whole bunch of crap that's not right, accurate, or true. Ian, we've learned many of the 18 currently detained came into Turkey from Saudi Arabia the day of the murder? Reporter: That's right. 15 people have been identified. The Saudi official telling ABC news those 15 are among the 18 detained. Turkish officials are continuing their investigations. And we've just learned that president trump spoke to the Turkish president this evening. President erdogan saying on Tuesday he's going to make some kind of an announcement about the killing. Tom? Ian, thank you. Moving on, and another major

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