Storyline

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.

First Aired

2020-11-11
Last Aired

2020-11-11
Creator
Genre

Documentary, Crime, Reality
Seasons

1
Episodes

8
Status

Ended
Language

English
Network

Netflix

Keywords:

police miniseries true crime 1990s

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Season 1

1. Chapter 1: Execution-Style Murder

In 1993, the execution-style killing of a Boston police officer sets off a frantic citywide search for...More

In 1993, the execution-style killing of a Boston police officer sets off a frantic citywide search for suspects.Less

52mins 2020-11-11

2. Chapter 2: Usual Suspects

Police home in on a suspect, a 19-year-old named Sean K. Ellis. Boston journalists and cops recall ano...More

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.Less

56mins 2020-11-11

3. Chapter 3: Three Trials

As Ellis and his lawyers recount his first jury trial, former jurors share their decision processes. A...More

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.Less

58mins 2020-11-11

4. Chapter 4: Badge Of Shame

Journalists expose corruption in the Boston Police Department, inspiring Ellis to seek a new trial and...More

Journalists expose corruption in the Boston Police Department, inspiring Ellis to seek a new trial and perhaps a new lawyer.Less

54mins 2020-11-11

5. Chapter 5: Hidden Link

Ellis' attorney, Rosemary Scapicchio, remains dogged in her pursuit of the missing documents that may ...More

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.Less