The Innocent Man
In a story that gained national attention with John Grisham’s best-selling non-fiction book, The Innocent Man: Murder and Injustice in a Small Town, the six-part documentary series The Innocent Man focuses on two murders that shook the small town of Ada, Oklahoma, in the 1980s — and the controversial chain of events that followed.
Seasons
1. Debbie and Denice
Air Date: 2018-12-14
A young woman is found brutally murdered in 1982 in Ada, Oklahoma. Two years later, another woman goes missing, sparking rumors of a connection.
2. In Dreams
Air Date: 2018-12-14
Tommy recounts his conversation with police about Denice's disappearance. Authorities pursue leads in Debbie's murder while her mom struggles to cope.
3. Rotten to the Core
Air Date: 2018-12-14
Citing new and previously withheld evidence, lawyers from the Innocence Project appeal the murder convictions of Ron and Dennis.
4. Corpus Delicti
Air Date: 2018-12-14
An autopsy reveals a stunning contradiction to Tommy and Karl's confession. Also, an investigative reporter canvases Ada for leads.
5. Smoking Guns
Air Date: 2018-12-14
While investigating the other possible suspects in Denice's murder, a reporter learns that getting people to talk can be tricky.
6. Snow Storm
Air Date: 2018-12-14
Tommy's attorneys prepare a new appeal. John Grisham speaks about what drew him to the stories surrounding the murders in Ada.
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Rating
7.0/10
Release Date
2018-12-14
Episodes
6 (1 seasons)
Status
Ended
Cast
J.J. Arends
Glenna
Serena Michele Burns
Kim Marks
Kayleen Teresa Casey
Girl in Tommy Dream
Olivia de Boutray
Denice Haraway
Ryan David Ellis
Interrogator 2
Erik Anthony Russo
Interrogator 1
Guthrie Worthington
Karl Fontenot
Maura Antas
Debbie Carter
Garrett Davis
David Timmons
Geoffrey Russell
Ron Williamson (Old)
Joe White
Lenny Timmons
Kyle Williams
Tommy Ward