About this season
An intimate account of what happens when someone is formally charged with a crime and sent to trial – all solely from the perspective of the accused, their legal team and family members.
Episodes (7)
1. Wife Killer or Self-Defense?
Aired 20 April 2020 • 45 min
A man shoots his wife, and the crime is caught on camera; questions are asked if the act was a cold-blooded murder or a justified act of self-defense.
2. Attempted Murder or Protective Mother?
Aired 29 April 2020 • 45 min
After years of caring for a sick child, a mother may be hiding a terrible secret; accused of attempting to murder her son, she now fights for her freedom.
3. One Punch Assault or Self-Defense?
Aired 6 May 2020 • 45 min
A young man who witnesses a brutal attack intervenes and throws a punch; questions are asked if the act was justified, or if he should be sentenced to 20 years.
4. Cold Case Killer or Innocent Teenage Girl?
Aired 11 May 2020 • 45 min
A murder remains unsolved for 10 years; police finally have a suspect, but the accused would have been 13 years old at the time.
5. Deadly Driver or Tragic Accident?
Aired 19 May 2020 • 45 min
A terrible car crash leaves a father dead and his son horribly injured, while the driver of the other car is miraculously unharmed.
6. Murdered His Mother or Falsely Accused? (Part 1)
Aired 20 May 2020 • 45 min
A family is divided after the murder of a beloved grandmother; facing life in prison, a son must prove his innocence.
7. Murdered His Mother or Falsely Accused? (Part 2)
Aired 25 May 2020 • 45 min
Accused of shooting his mother, a son stands trial for murder and his family testifies for the prosecution.