Trial 4 - Limited Series

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Chapter 1: Execution-Style Murder

1 - Chapter 1: Execution-Style Murder

Air Date: November 11, 2020

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

Chapter 2: Usual Suspects

2 - Chapter 2: Usual Suspects

Air Date: November 11, 2020

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.

Chapter 3: Three Trials

3 - Chapter 3: Three Trials

Air Date: November 11, 2020

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.

Chapter 4: Badge Of Shame

4 - Chapter 4: Badge Of Shame

Air Date: November 11, 2020

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

Chapter 5: Hidden Link

5 - Chapter 5: Hidden Link

Air Date: November 11, 2020

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.

Chapter 6: A Taste Of Freedom

6 - Chapter 6: A Taste Of Freedom

Air Date: November 11, 2020

Knowing it's his last chance, Ellis nervously prepares for a fourth murder trial. Also, an investigator searches for an old witness.

Chapter 7: Black Irish

7 - Chapter 7: Black Irish

Air Date: November 11, 2020

As the voters of Suffolk County prepare to elect their next district attorney, Scapicchio digs into who funded the reward for Ellis' conviction.

Chapter 8: Worst Case Scenario

8 - Chapter 8: Worst Case Scenario

Air Date: November 11, 2020

The election of a new district attorney gives Ellis reason to hope. Later, a hush-hush press conference puts everyone on edge.