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Miniseries – Murder at the Cottage: The Search for Justice for Sophie

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The 1996 murder of Sophie Toscan du Plantier just two days before Christmas shocks the community of West Cork, Ireland; the police have a few suspects but the case grows cold.
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Episodes

Episode 1 Aired May 9, 2021 Director Jim Sheridan begins his present day investigation in the Irish countryside exactly where French film producer Sophie Toscan du Plantier was murdered in 1996. Details Episode 2 Aired May 9, 2021 Jim interviews the witness that first tipped the police off about the crime; Ian Bailey, the first journalist to arrive at the scene of Sophie's murder, becomes a key suspect early on in the investigation. Details Episode 3 Aired May 16, 2021 Jim dives deeper into the circumstances surrounding the police's investigation into Sophie's murder as the case is riddled with false leads and changing witness statements; officials make zero arrests despite having over 50 suspects. Details Episode 4 Aired May 16, 2021 The French authorities take over the case and ignite a cultural and judicial battle as they base their entire investigation around Ian Bailey. Details Episode 5 Aired May 16, 2021 After 24 years of suspicion, the French authorities put Ian Bailey on trial in absentia for Sophie's murder; Jim conducts a unique cross-examination. Details

Season Info

Director
Jim Sheridan
Network
SKCRIME
Genre
Crime, Documentary
Original Language
British English
Release Date
May 9, 2021