Trial 4
Innocent man. Guilty system.
TV-MA2020•53m•7.0/10
DocumentaryCrimeReality
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7.0/10(22)
Charged as a teen in the 1993 killing of a Boston cop, Sean K. Ellis fights to prove his innocence while exposing police corruption and systemic racism.
Production
Gaumont
Language
EN
Status
Ended
First Aired
November 11, 2020
Last Aired
November 11, 2020
Networks
Netflix
Trailers & Videos
Where to Watch
Region US · Lang EN
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Seasons & Episodes
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Season
E1
Chapter 1: Execution-Style Murder
Air date: 2020-11-11
In 1993, the execution-style killing of a Boston police officer sets off a frantic citywide search for suspects.
E2
Chapter 2: Usual Suspects
Air date: 2020-11-11
Police home in on a suspect, a 19-year-old named Sean K. Ellis. Boston journalists and cops recall another murder case that fanned racial tensions.
E3
Chapter 3: Three Trials
Air date: 2020-11-11
As Ellis and his lawyers recount his first jury trial, former jurors share their decision processes. A witness's statements are put to the test.
E4
Chapter 4: Badge Of Shame
Air date: 2020-11-11
Journalists expose corruption in the Boston Police Department, inspiring Ellis to seek a new trial and perhaps a new lawyer.
E5
Chapter 5: Hidden Link
Air date: 2020-11-11
Ellis' attorney, Rosemary Scapicchio, remains dogged in her pursuit of the missing documents that may hold the key to her client getting a new trial.
E6
Chapter 6: A Taste Of Freedom
Air date: 2020-11-11
Knowing it's his last chance, Ellis nervously prepares for a fourth murder trial. Also, an investigator searches for an old witness.
E7
Chapter 7: Black Irish
Air date: 2020-11-11
As the voters of Suffolk County prepare to elect their next district attorney, Scapicchio digs into who funded the reward for Ellis' conviction.
E8
Chapter 8: Worst Case Scenario
Air date: 2020-11-11
The election of a new district attorney gives Ellis reason to hope. Later, a hush-hush press conference puts everyone on edge.
