Killing Richard Glossip

In Episode 1, filmmaker Joe Berlinger tells the story of Richard Glossip – a deathrow inmate who has nearly been executed three times, but maintains hisinnocence. Now his lawyers hunt down evidence that could exonerate him,before time runs out.

From the confessed murderer's claims to the detective who zeroed in on Richard Glossip, all the viewpoints surrounding the case are examined. Then, Richard's lawyers fight to find evidence to prove Richard's innocence.

Glossip begins his journey through the court system. Glossip's lawyer uncovers many ways the court system failed his client. News of destroyed evidence is a critical discovery and sheds light on how Glossip ended up on death row.

The history surrounding Oklahoma's botched executions is explored. Then, Richard Glossip divulges his fear of suffering the same torturous fate as other inmates.