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Based on a true story, this four-part drama tells the story of the murder of 11-year-old Rhys Jones in Croxteth, Liverpool, in 2007. It explores Melanie’s and Steve’s ordeal, and tells of how Rhys’ murderer and associates were eventually brought to justice.
Last Episode Aired
2017-05-15
S1E4 — Episode 4
Mercer and his associates are tried for their roles in Rhys's murder, but the verdict fails to bring closure for Mel and Steve as the fractures in their relationship come to a head. Then an unexpected setback leaves Kelly with the toughest decision of his career.
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Billed Cast
Stephen Graham
SIO David Kelly
Sinéad Keenan
Melanie Jones
Brían F. O'Byrne
Steve Jones
Stephen Walters
DCI Mark Guinness
Sonny Begya
Rhys Jones
Matthew Roberts
Owen Jones
Christine Tremarco
Marie Thompson
Michael Moran
Kevin Moody
Nathan Clark Smith
Jordan Olssen
James Nelson-Joyce
James Yates
Paddy Rowan
Sean Mercer
Jack McMullen
Dean Kelly
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