Series synopsis
Trial 4 is an American documentary crime reality television series that premiered on Netflix on November 11, 2020. It ended on November 11, 2020. It stars Sean Ellis, Rosemary Scapicchio, Mary Jackie Ellis and Jillise McDonough.
Charged as a teen in the 1993 killing of a Boston cop, Sean K. Ellis fights to prove his innocence while exposing police corruption and systemic racism.
Premise
Charged as a teen in the 1993 killing of a Boston cop, Sean K. Ellis fights to prove his innocence while exposing police corruption and systemic racism.
Premise: Innocent man. Guilty system.
Cast and characters
Leading cast
- Sean Ellis as Self
- Rosemary Scapicchio as Self - Defense Attorney for Sean Ellis
- Mary Jackie Ellis as Self - Sean Ellis' Mother
- Jillise McDonough as Self - Co-Defense Counsel for Sean Ellis
- William C. Dwyer as Self - Former Detective, Boston Police Department
- David Murray as Self - Sean Ellis' Uncle
- David Duncan as Self - Defense Attorney for Sean Ellis 1993 - 2001
- Toni Locy as Self - Former Reporter, The Boston Globe
Supporting cast
- Kevin Cullen as Self - Columnist, The Boston Globe
Episodes
This series spans 1 season with 8 episodes.
| Season | Episodes | First aired | Last aired |
|---|---|---|---|
| Season 1 | 8 | November 11, 2020 | November 11, 2020 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Chapter 1: Execution-Style Murder In 1993, the execution-style killing of a Boston police officer sets off a frantic citywide search for suspects. |
November 11, 2020 |
| 2 |
Chapter 2: Usual Suspects Police home in on a suspect, a 19-year-old named Sean K. Ellis. Boston journalists and cops recall another murder case that fanned racial tensions. |
November 11, 2020 |
| 3 |
Chapter 3: Three Trials As Ellis and his lawyers recount his first jury trial, former jurors share their decision processes. A witness's statements are put to the test. |
November 11, 2020 |
Production
Release
| Original network/platform | Netflix |
|---|---|
| First aired | November 11, 2020 |
| Last aired | November 11, 2020 |
| Runtime | 53 minutes |
| Status | ended |