Murder at the Cottage: The Search for Justice for Sophie

2021-06-20 Crime 18

A five part Sky Original documentary series that will look into the unsolved case of Sophie Toscan du Plantier who was brutally murdered in West Cork in 1996. Using original evidence, never-before-seen footage and interviews with those closest to the case, including Sophie’s family and key suspect Ian Bailey, the series aims to unravel the unsolved case that has haunted West Cork for decades.

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Murder at the Cottage: The Search for Justice for Sophie

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First Aired

2021-06-20
Last Aired

2021-06-20
Creator

Jim Sheridan
Genre

Crime, Documentary
Seasons

1
Episodes

5
Status

Ended
Language

English, Français
Network

Sky Crime

Keywords:

true crime

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Season 1

1. Episode 1

Acclaimed filmmaker Jim Sheridan begins his investigation into the brutal murder of French film produc...More

Acclaimed filmmaker Jim Sheridan begins his investigation into the brutal murder of French film producer Sophie Toscan du Plantier in West Cork in 1996.Less

49mins 2021-06-20

2. Episode 2

Early suspects in the murder case of Sophie Toscan du Plantier begin to emerge, including English jour...More

Early suspects in the murder case of Sophie Toscan du Plantier begin to emerge, including English journalist Ian Bailey, the first reporter on the crime scene.Less

45mins 2021-06-20

3. Episode 3

The murder case continues with false leads, changing witness statements and a failure to charge a susp...More

The murder case continues with false leads, changing witness statements and a failure to charge a suspect despite more than 50 initial suspects identified by the Irish police.Less

52mins 2021-06-20

4. Episode 4

Years later, the French authorities take over the investigation from the Irish Police and circle aroun...More

Years later, the French authorities take over the investigation from the Irish Police and circle around one key suspect: Ian Bailey. A battle between cultures and judicial systems looms large.Less

48mins 2021-06-20

5. Episode 5

After 24 years of suspicion, the French authorities put Ian Bailey on trial in absentia. The defendant...More

After 24 years of suspicion, the French authorities put Ian Bailey on trial in absentia. The defendant remains in his home in West Cork while French Magistrates deliberate on his fate.Less