Ep 1. Volume V, Episode 1

Volume V, Episode 1 of Trial & Retribution season 5 follows the case of a murdered 15-year-old girl, named Amy Tennant, whose body was found on a boat in the River Thames. The investigation leads the detectives to a diverse range of characters including Amy's estranged father, the boat owner, his doctor wife, and a young man who was found near the scene of the crime. As the case proceeds, new evidence is discovered, and the team must navigate through various suspects and motives to uncover the truth behind Amy's death.

DCI Roisin Connor and DS Mike Walker are tasked with leading the investigation, and their partnership is put to the test as they must navigate personal and professional challenges along the way. Roisin is an experienced detective who has seen her fair share of tough cases, but this particular one hits close to home for her. As a mother herself, she finds it difficult to remain objective while dealing with the tragic death of a young girl. Meanwhile, Mike is still recovering from a traumatic experience in a previous case, and he must learn to put his own fears and doubts aside to focus on the task at hand.

The case takes a new turn when a witness comes forward claiming to have seen someone matching the description of the boat owner near the crime scene on the night of the murder. With this new lead, the detectives race against time to gather enough evidence to make an arrest. However, as they get closer to the truth, they realize that the case is more complicated than they originally thought.

Throughout the episode, viewers are given glimpses into the lives of the various suspects, each with their own secrets and hidden motives. As the investigation progresses, the detectives must confront their own biases and preconceptions in order to solve the case. Along the way, they encounter a number of obstacles, including a difficult witness, conflicting testimonies, and a lack of forensic evidence.

Ultimately, in this gripping episode of Trial & Retribution, the team pieces together the evidence to reveal the true perpetrator behind Amy's murder, but not before exposing the dark secrets of those involved. As always, the show explores the complexities of human nature and the toll that crime takes on both victims and those tasked with bringing perpetrators to justice.