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Years after Peter Sullivan鈥檚 conviction, community whispers claim the police convicted the wrong man.

As science advances, a path to challenge the verdict opens.

Years after Peter Sullivan鈥檚 conviction, community whispers claim the police convicted the wrong man.

Peter refuses to admit guilt and as advances in DNA testing offer a possible breakthrough for him. His legal team battle missing records, discredited forensic methods and a system reisitant to reopening old wounds.

Until one crucial test changes everything.

Presenter: Olivia Graham.
Producers: Kate Bissell, Gemma Maull and Olivia Graham.
Sound Design and Music Composition: Phil Channell.
Mixing: Ivan Eastley.
Story Consultants: Neil McCarthy, Jack Kibble-White and Kirsty Williams.
Online Producer: Rachael Smith.
Development was by 麻豆社 Audio Scotland and 麻豆社 Merseyside.
Executive Editors: Gillian Wheelan and Ben Anderson.
Commissioning Editor: Alistair Miskin.

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