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Home Shows News About Culture Labels Contact Twitter LinkedIn SCROLL August 4th 2021 Channel 4 and Naked to Re-Examine the Louise Woodward Murder Trial in New Three-Part Documentary Series In 1997 the case of Louise Woodward stunned the world. The trial of the 19-year-old British nanny living in Massachusetts, charged with murdering eight-month-old Matthew Eappen, struck a nerve on both sides of the Atlantic. Now, Channel 4 has commissioned Naked (a Fremantle label) to produce Louise Woodward: Villain or Victim? a 3 x 60’ documentary series examining the murder charge, trial and appeal in a new context. The tragic case saw Woodward in an all-or-nothing trial, where no charge lesser than second degree murder would be considered. The polarising trial saw the jury deliver a guilty verdict, after being presented with evidence of symptoms synonymous with Shaken Baby Syndrome. Justice protest rallies followed in both the UK and US, on separate sides of the argument. With unprecedented access to both defence and prosecution lawyers, detectives, paramedics and journalists, Louise Woodward: Villain or Victim? will detail and re-examine the divisive case, the trial and its conclusion which saw the judge throwing out the jury’s decision, reducing Louise’s murder conviction to involuntary manslaughter and releasing her from prison. Fatima Salaria, Managing Director of Naked, said: “The media circus around this story means it has remained in the public consciousness for over 20 years. With the opportunity to look back with fresh eyes alongside exclusive access to both sides of the story, this documentary offers a new perspective on the case.” Daniel Fromm, Commissioning Editor for Factual Entertainment at Channel 4, said: “With privileged access to some of those close to the case, this three-part documentary boxset offers fascinating insights into a trial that gripped the public’s attention on both sides of the Atlantic.” Louise Woodward: Villain or Victim? is a 3×60’ series for Channel 4 and to be released as a boxset on All 4. It was commissioned for Channel 4 and All 4 by Daniel Fromm, Commissioning Editor, Factual Entertainment, with Alf Lawrie, Head of Factual Entertainment. The Executive Producers for Naked are Fatima Salaria, Tom O’Brien and Neil Grant and the Series Producer Director is Richard Wyllie. International distribution will be handled by Fremantle. More stories November 9th 2021 Alan Carr’s Epic Gameshow Set To Return for a Third Round Of Nostalgic and Nailbiting Fun On ITV And ITV Hub September 15th 2021 Tamara Howe joins Naked as Director of Commercial and Operations Careers Privacy Policy Terms and Conditions Statement on slavery and human trafficking Anti-Corruption Policy Twitter LinkedIn