The Last Defense

The Last Defense

2018
The Last Defense
The Last Defense

The Last Defense

7.4 | en | Documentary

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.

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Seasons & Episodes

1
EP7  Julius Jones: The Fight
Jul. 24,2018
Julius Jones: The Fight

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EP6  Julius Jones: The Trial
Jul. 17,2018
Julius Jones: The Trial

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EP5  Julius Jones: The Crime
Jul. 10,2018
Julius Jones: The Crime

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EP4  Darlie Routier: The Fight
Jul. 03,2018
Darlie Routier: The Fight

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EP3  Darlie Routier: The Woman
Jun. 26,2018
Darlie Routier: The Woman

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.

EP2  Darlie Routier: The Trial
Jun. 19,2018
Darlie Routier: The Trial

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.

EP1  Darlie Routier: The Crime
Jun. 12,2018
Darlie Routier: The Crime

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.

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7.4 | en | Documentary | More Info
Released: 2018-06-12 | Released Producted By: Lincoln Square Productions , JuVee Productions Country: United States of America Budget: 0 Revenue: 0 Official Website: http://abc.go.com/shows/the-last-defense
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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.

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Jonathan Rudak

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Lincoln Square Productions , JuVee Productions

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matthijsalexander Me and my GF have been watching this. Me Dutch, she Thai. We were in a constant roller-coaster of doubt: She did it, she didn't, she did it, she didn't. Up till now (4 episodes in), with all the evidence presented we are still not sure.What is clear, the American system has too many disadvantages, too many people end up behind bars because 'their peers' may or may not have made a mistake. Media influences outcomes too much in some instances. Absolutely an interesting show, on all counts.
ellenirishellen-62962 Had to watch after friend put me on to this show.Reality,the kind of reality show I will watch.Saw the case of Darlie Router portrayed,a mother convicted and sentenced to die for supposedly killing her kids.Did not realize the events happened two decades ago,until pointed out here.Viola Davis does a terrific job in producing the cases,and having the actual participants is essential to help understand all that happened so many years ago.Will continue to watch,this is quality television.
michaelrthomson Not being American I'm unfamiliar with the opening story being told by this show, but the way in which the story has been told was enough to make me break out Google and do a little research.As is all too often the case with these sorts of 'wrongful outcome' criminal investigation shows it seems to skew very much in favour of the defence side of things, that in and of itself is fine so long as there is some objectivity coming up. It appears there are three episodes dedicated to this story, the next one being around the trail, and the last one titled 'the woman' must be about the woman at the centre of the case herself. I'm optimistic that each will give a more full account of the events leading up to, including and after the murder/s.Its pretty well put together with good production. The use of historical footage is again pretty typical for this sort of show, but I'm hoping those who are 'investigating' will be more evident as will their methodology.There is certainly enough so far to garner interest and further watching.
yyrproductions Loved the first episode. Went in not knowing the premise at all - thought it would be like one of the many basic cable murder shows where it's all wrapped up in an hour. Didn't take long to notice the superior production values, and halfway through I realized they weren't going to resolve it in one episode - it skewed obviously more toward the defense side and you're wondering how they convicted her for only inconsistent statements and no footprints in the mulch? The prosecution must have more evidence, Can't wait for the next one.Don't watch too many series dramas on Netflix, etc. Last thing I saw like this was Manhunt: Unabomber which was great, but a docudrama. This relies on archival footage and sit-down interviews but holds your attention because it seems they have access to everything and most of the key people agreed to talk. I expect there may be trial footage in the next one?