Ep 5. You Don't Know Murderers, Bro

Unlocking the Truth is a riveting, true-crime drama series which delves deep into unsolved cases and mysteries, exploring all the evidence and presenting all the facts to bring justice to the victims. In season 1, episode 5, titled "You Don't Know Murderers, Bro", investigators Ryan Ferguson and Eva Nagao take on a case of a young man named Angel Perez, convicted for the murder of two young girls in New Jersey, in which he was found to be the sole culprit. However, doubts have surfaced over the years as Angel has always maintained his innocence, insisting that the police framed him for the crime.

Ryan and Eva visit Angel in prison, where they get to hear his side of the story. Angel tells them that he was beaten by the police officers, who coerced him into confessing to a crime he did not commit. He says that he was only 16 at the time, and knew nothing about the law or his rights, and was too scared to speak up. Ryan and Eva then meet with Angel's mother, who also believes in her son's innocence. She tells them how Angel was a good boy, who had always stayed out of trouble, and how shocked she was when she heard of the charges against him.

To get a better understanding of the case, Ryan and Eva visit the crime scene where the two girls were killed. They talk to the families of the victims and the prosecutor who worked on the case, trying to piece together the events leading up to the tragedy. They also gather evidence from the case, examining all the police records and court documents, and speaking to witnesses who may have information that was not presented in court.

As they dig deeper into the case, Ryan and Eva begin to uncover inconsistencies in the investigation, and they start to question the validity of Angel's conviction. They find out that there was no DNA evidence or physical evidence linking Angel to the crime, and that the police used a controversial interrogation technique called the Reid technique to extract his confession. They also discover that there were other suspects in the case, including one who had a history of sexually assaulting young girls.

Ryan and Eva confront the prosecutor with their findings, pushing for a fresh investigation into the case. They also speak to experts in the field of law enforcement and the legal system, seeking their opinions on the case. The experts shed light on the flaws in the police investigation, the dangers of using the Reid technique, and the possibility of wrongful convictions.

As the episode draws to a close, Ryan and Eva present their findings to Angel and his family, giving them hope that justice may finally be served. They urge the authorities to look into the case again and to give Angel a fair trial. The episode ends with a message of hope and determination, as Ryan and Eva vow to continue their fight for justice in other cases where wrongs have been done.