Ep 1. Guilty or Innocent

Buried in the Backyard is a true crime television series that explores the chilling events surrounding cases of buried corpses and cold cases. The show examines the unknown reasons behind such crimes, the weight of murder mysteries and how a series of small hints and clues ultimately lead to someone's final discovery - justice.

In the show's second season premiere episode, titled "Guilty or Innocent," the viewer is transported to the story of a couple who suddenly disappear without a trace. After days of speculation and investigation, police uncover a shocking truth that changes everything. A suspicious fire, a hidden life insurance policy and a victim that was thought to have been missing, lead detectives to believe that one of the missing couple is guilty of their murder. The remaining spouse claims innocence, but is their denial truthful?

The episode delves deep into the investigation and highlights how the detectives pieced together the evidence to work out who was responsible. It details the procedure of the investigation from the initial scene search to the eventual discovery of the bodies, shedding light on the extensive forensic processes used to get to the bottom of the truth.

One of the key aspects of the episode is the detail paid to the suspects. The detectives produce a series of interviews with family, friends and acquaintances in order to understand the couple's dynamic and find potential leads. The show reveals how the police were able to drill down suspects, build up timelines of events leading up to the disappearance, and uncover lies and intertwined stories in order to find a possible motive.

Throughout the episode, the viewer is presented with interviews from experts in criminal and forensic psychology to provide insight into how killers and abusers operate. The show analyses the suspects’ behaviour, motives and how they use deceit to create complex stories to lead others astray.

"Guilty or Innocent" also tackles the issue of domestic violence and abuse in relationships. The episode examines how abusive relationships can escalate and end in murder. This is demonstrated through the couple’s history and highlighted by interviews with support groups and experts in the field.

Overall, the episode is a true tribute to the detailed and delicate work of detectives, forensic experts and related professionals required to solve a complex murder case. With key interviews from both detectives and family members, Guilty or Innocent is a thought-provoking and emotive episode that gets to the root of complex cases. The show is an important reminder of the devastating impacts of domestic violence, and that there always exists the possibility of discovery and justice, no matter how buried the truth may seem.