Conviction: Murder at the Station
This two-part series from James Newton follows Louise Shorter and a team of experts as they investigate whether evidence exists that could challenge the conviction of a man in prison for a murder he denies. It's a compelling look into real life crime through the eyes of a charity that investigates alleged miscarriages of justice.
This two-part series from James Newton follows Louise Shorter and a team of experts as they investigate whether evidence exists that could challenge the conviction of a man in prison for a murder he denies. It's a compelling look into real life crime through the eyes of a charity that investigates alleged miscarriages of justice.
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