Maria Muglia goes on trial for the murder of her sister-in-law, Connie Armaro. To the family, the case against her appears overwhelming — but inside the courtroom, serious questions begin to emerge.The prosecution relies on a web of circumstantial evidence: phone records, soil, fibres, tyre impressions, footprints and black plastic. Yet Maria’s defence exposes weaknesses in almost every strand. And one question refuses to go away: could Maria really have killed Connie and disposed of her body alone?We examine a mysterious man who visited Maria’s brothel on the night Connie disappeared, evidence of a possible accomplice, and a family secret that never became central to the prosecution case.As the jury considers its verdict, a seemingly certain murder conviction is suddenly anything but certain.

Maria Muglia goes on trial for the murder of her sister-in-law, Connie Armaro. To the family, the case against her appears overwhelming &mdash; but inside the courtroom, serious questions begin to emerge.The prosecution relies on a web of circumstantial evidence: phone records, soil, fibres, tyre impressions, footprints and black plastic. Yet Maria&rsquo;s defence exposes weaknesses in almost every strand. And one question refuses to go away:&nbsp;could Maria really have killed Connie and disposed of her body alone?We examine a mysterious man who visited Maria&rsquo;s brothel on the night Connie disappeared, evidence of a possible accomplice, and a family secret that never became central to the prosecution case.As the jury considers its verdict, a seemingly certain murder conviction is suddenly anything but certain.

Adam Shand is one of Australia’s best known investigative journalists, covering the biggest crime stories and mysteries of the past 40 years. The Adam Shand collection brings together his biggest hits and memories plus new investigations into the shadowy netherworld of crime and justice.

Season 1 is Creating Mr Cruel is on in Apple podcast Subscription from Monday June 22nd. 

Adam Shand is one of Australia&rsquo;s best known investigative journalists, covering the biggest crime stories and mysteries of the past 40 years. The Adam Shand collection brings together his biggest hits and memories plus new investigations into the shadowy netherworld of crime and justice.
Season 1 is Creating Mr Cruel is on in Apple podcast Subscription from Monday June 22nd.&nbsp;

The Adam Shand collection brings together his biggest hits and memories plus new investigations into the shadowy netherworld of crime and justice.

The Adam Shand Collection

Adam Shand is one of Australia’s best known investigative journalists, covering the biggest crime stories and mysteries of the past 40 years. The Adam Shand collection brings together his biggest hits and memories plus new investigations into the shadowy netherworld of crime and justice.

Adam Shand is one of Australia&rsquo;s best known investigative journalists, covering the biggest crime stories and mysteries of the past 40 years. The Adam Shand collection brings together his biggest hits and memories plus new investigations into the shadowy netherworld of crime and justice.

Episode 3: The Trial

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