Two men are arrested and charged – for murdering Charlene and disposing of her body. Police and prosecutors believe they have the audio tapes to prove it. But it’s not so simple. What happens in the trial will shock everyone and shape this story for years to come.
Nicola uncovers the drama in the court room, and the controversial conclusion to the trial that still haunts the case.
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