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The Last Defense

★5.5 2018 1 Season TV-MA

This docu-series explores and exposes flaws in the American justice system through emotional, in-depth examinations of the death row cases of Darlie Routier and Julius Jones.

Seasons & episodes

1 season · 7 episodes

Darlie Routier: The Crime

Episode 01

Darlie Routier: The Crime

Jun 12, 2018 · 42 min

After surviving the brutal stabbing that leaves her two sons dead in 1996, Dallas housewife Darlie Routier urges police to find the intruder she claims is the killer. To her horror, she becomes the No. 1 suspect. In his first interview in nearly 15 years, Darlie’s husband, Darin Routier, gives an emotional telling of the events leading up to her arrest while the prosecutors, Greg Davis and Toby Shook, walk through the crime scene as they prepare their case.

Darlie Routier: The Trial

Episode 02

Darlie Routier: The Trial

Jun 19, 2018 · 42 min

Amid a media frenzy, Darlie Routier’s trial begins in the small, conservative town of Kerrville, Texas. Prosecutors know they will be up against a formidable adversary when Darlie’s family hires one of Dallas’ top attorneys, Doug Mulder. For the first time in the series, we hear from Darlie on death row and her first-hand account of what happened that night, an account investigators say was 100% fabricated after Darlie staged the crime scene. The state’s investigators will present its evidence pointing to Darlie as the killer, but 20 years later, defense experts examine their theories, one by one.

Darlie Routier: The Woman

Episode 03

Darlie Routier: The Woman

Jun 26, 2018 · 42 min

The trial of Darlie Routier heats up. Facing one of Texas’ top defense lawyers, the prosecution argues that Darlie’s actions and demeanor are not that of a grieving mother but of a person capable of murdering her own children. The defense strikes back by questioning the state’s theory of motive and the characterization of Darlie. However, when the prosecution presents a video of Darlie having a party at her children’s gravesite in the now infamous “silly string video,” it seems her fate is sealed. Author Barbara Davis, who was at the original trial, gives a firsthand account.

Darlie Routier: The Fight

Episode 04

Darlie Routier: The Fight

Jul 3, 2018 · 42 min

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Julius Jones: The Crime

Episode 05

Julius Jones: The Crime

Jul 10, 2018 · 42 min

No description available.

Julius Jones: The Trial

Episode 06

Julius Jones: The Trial

Jul 17, 2018 · 42 min

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Julius Jones: The Fight

Episode 07

Julius Jones: The Fight

Jul 24, 2018 · 42 min

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About the series

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Audience score
★ 5.5 /10

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Synopsis

This docu-series explores and exposes flaws in the American justice system through emotional, in-depth examinations of the death row cases of Darlie Routier and Julius Jones.

Documentary

Cast

2 principal cast

Shamhad Broades

Julius Jones

Katusha Robert

Katusha Robert

Darlie Routier

Where to watch The Last Defense

The Last Defense is available to stream on Flicksy via 6 verified sources, aggregated from publicly available embed providers. The documentary has 1 season and 7 total episodes, rated 5.5/10 by 2 viewers.

Frequently asked

How many seasons does The Last Defense have?

The Last Defense has 1 season with 7 episodes in total.

Is The Last Defense still on the air?

The Last Defense has ended and is no longer in production.

What network airs The Last Defense?

The Last Defense airs on ABC.

When did The Last Defense first air?

The Last Defense first aired on June 12, 2018.

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