S2 Ep. 3: The Trial

Murderville by The Intercept

Feb 15, 202249:52Society & Culture

Charles Raby is tried for the murder of Edna Franklin. The murder weapon is missing, and no physical evidence ties him to the crime. But he’s up against a powerful prosecutor’s office, and his attorneys call no witnesses...

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