This episode is about the wrongful conviction of Steven Avery and his release followed by his conviction for murder.

When Viola Manville is beaten to death, police suspect Frank Sterling, whose brother Glen was convicted of an assault on Viola a few years earlier. Frank confesses to murder, and goes to prison. Until 18 years later, new evidence blows the case wide open.

Roger Coleman is executed for the savage murder of his sister-in-law, 19 year-old Wanda McCoy, despite a worldwide campaign to prove his innocence. Fourteen years later, the results of DNA testing reveal the answer to the question - did he do it?

Kenny Waters is sentenced to life in prison for stabbing his neighbor, Katharina Brow to death. But his sister Betty Anne believes he is innocent and works for 14 years to clear his name.

Businessman Melvin Ignatow stands trial for the brutal murder of his fiancée, 36-year-old Brenda Schaefer. Six months following his sensational acquittal, new evidence found under the floorboards reveals a startling account of what really happened.

Toni Lister is the victim of an attack; her body is found with 27 stab wounds. The suspects? Husband Calvin and friend Jimmy. There's insufficient evidence to charge either with murder. 24 years later DNA testing finally reveals the killer's identity.