In a story that gained national attention with John Grisham’s best-selling non-fiction book, The Innocent Man: Murder and Injustice in a Small Town, the six-part documentary series The Innocent Man focuses on two murders that shook the small town of Ada, Oklahoma, in the 1980s — and the controversial chain of events that followed.
Cast: Heather McPhaul, John Grisham, Kayleen Teresa Casey
Season 1
6 episodes
1. Debbie and DeniceA young woman is found brutally murdered in 1982 in Ada, Oklahoma. Two years later, another woman goes missing, sparking rumors of a connection.TV-MACC49minDec 14, 2018
2. In DreamsTommy recounts his conversation with police about Denice's disappearance. Authorities pursue leads in Debbie's murder while her mom struggles to cope.TV-MACC42minDec 14, 2018
3. Rotten to the CoreCiting new and previously withheld evidence, lawyers from the Innocence Project appeal the murder convictions of Ron and Dennis.TV-MACC52minDec 14, 2018
4. Corpus DelictiAn autopsy reveals a stunning contradiction to Tommy and Karl's confession. Also, an investigative reporter canvases Ada for leads.TV-MACC45minDec 14, 2018
5. Smoking GunsWhile investigating the other possible suspects in Denice's murder, a reporter learns that getting people to talk can be tricky.TV-MACC48minDec 14, 2018
6. Snow StormTommy's attorneys prepare a new appeal. John Grisham speaks about what drew him to the stories surrounding the murders in Ada.TV-MACC48minDec 14, 2018
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The Innocent Man
In a story that gained national attention with John Grisham’s best-selling non-fiction book, The Innocent Man: Murder and Injustice in a Small Town, the six-part documentary series The Innocent Man focuses on two murders that shook the small town of Ada, Oklahoma, in the 1980s — and the controversial chain of events that followed.
Creators and cast
- Directors
- J. Clay Tweel
- Created by
- Ross M. Dinerstein, J. Clay Tweel
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