Since the 1960s there have been four wrongful murder proven convictions in WA alone, and when the courts system fails, options for justice seem bleak. Elsa Mazza explores some of Western Australia’s most significant wrongful conviction cases, including those of John Button and Darryl Beamish. Featuring insights from investigative journalist Estelle Blackburn and law student Jacob McCauley, the story examines the lasting impact of miscarriages of justice and the decades-long fight to clear innocent names.
When justice fails: Wrongful convictions in WA
Imagine being convicted of a murder you didn’t commit, spending years in prison and then having to live with the sign “murderer” over your head for the rest of your life.
