Well, it's that time again! We've just wrapped up what is arguably the case that has caused the most division among our jury members—the story of Mary Rice. Accomplice or Victim? That’s the question on everyone’s mind.

So, what does a professional think? Enter the man they call the Voice of Reason, Michael Leonard. With over 30 years of trial experience as a defence attorney, he's a man who's heard it all. Does Michael believe Mary was a victim? And how would he have handled her case differently? Let’s find out.

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On 31 January 2017, Mary Rice claimed that a man named William Boyette broke into her trailer and woke her at gunpoint. She said she had previously had little to do with Boyette, who was now, according to her, forcing her to leave with him in the middle of the night. Just hours earlier, Billy Boyette had murdered two women in a motel room, fatally shooting them both.

What followed was a week-long manhunt and killing spree that left four women dead, Billy Boyette committing suicide, and Mary Rice arrested as his accomplice. Mary has always maintained that she was just another of Billy's victims—kidnapped and forced to accompany him on his crime spree.

The police, however, told a different story. Authorities believed Mary was a willing participant in Boyette’s crimes and subsequently charged her with murder and accessory after the fact. She was tried, convicted, and sentenced to life in prison plus 30 years.

This is her story, as told by her from her prison cell.

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On 31 January 2017, Mary Rice claimed that a man named William Boyette broke into her trailer and woke her at gunpoint. She said she had previously had little to do with Boyette, who was now, according to her, forcing her to leave with him in the middle of the night. Just hours earlier, Billy Boyette had murdered two women in a motel room, fatally shooting them both.

What followed was a week-long manhunt and killing spree that left four women dead, Billy Boyette committing suicide, and Mary Rice arrested as his accomplice. Mary has always maintained that she was just another of Billy's victims—kidnapped and forced to accompany him on his crime spree.

The police, however, told a different story. Authorities believed Mary was a willing participant in Boyette’s crimes and subsequently charged her with murder and accessory after the fact. She was tried, convicted, and sentenced to life in prison plus 30 years.

This is her story, as told by her from her prison cell.

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On 31 January 2017, Mary Rice claimed that a man named William Boyette broke into her trailer and woke her at gunpoint. She said she had previously had little to do with Boyette, who was now, according to her, forcing her to leave with him in the middle of the night. Just hours earlier, Billy Boyette had murdered two women in a motel room, fatally shooting them both.

What followed was a week-long manhunt and killing spree that left four women dead, Billy Boyette committing suicide, and Mary Rice arrested as his accomplice. Mary has always maintained that she was just another of Billy's victims—kidnapped and forced to accompany him on his crime spree.

The police, however, told a different story. Authorities believed Mary was a willing participant in Boyette’s crimes and subsequently charged her with murder and accessory after the fact. She was tried, convicted, and sentenced to life in prison plus 30 years.

This is her story, as told by her from her prison cell.

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On 31 January 2017, Mary Rice claimed that a man named William Boyette broke into her trailer and woke her at gunpoint. She said she had previously had little to do with Boyette, who was now, according to her, forcing her to leave with him in the middle of the night. Just hours earlier, Billy Boyette had murdered two women in a motel room, fatally shooting them both.

What followed was a week-long manhunt and killing spree that left four women dead, Billy Boyette committing suicide, and Mary Rice arrested as his accomplice. Mary has always maintained that she was just another of Billy's victims—kidnapped and forced to accompany him on his crime spree.

The police, however, told a different story. Authorities believed Mary was a willing participant in Boyette’s crimes and subsequently charged her with murder and accessory after the fact. She was tried, convicted, and sentenced to life in prison plus 30 years.

This is her story, as told by her from her prison cell.

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On 31 January 2017, Mary Rice claimed that a man named William Boyette broke into her trailer and woke her at gunpoint. She said she had previously had little to do with Boyette, who was now, according to her, forcing her to leave with him in the middle of the night. Just hours earlier, Billy Boyette had murdered two women in a motel room, fatally shooting them both.

What followed was a week-long manhunt and killing spree that left four women dead, Billy Boyette committing suicide, and Mary Rice arrested as his accomplice. Mary has always maintained that she was just another of Billy's victims—kidnapped and forced to accompany him on his crime spree.

The police, however, told a different story. Authorities believed Mary was a willing participant in Boyette’s crimes and subsequently charged her with murder and accessory after the fact. She was tried, convicted, and sentenced to life in prison plus 30 years.

This is her story, as told by her from her prison cell.

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On 31 January 2017, Mary Rice claimed that a man named William Boyette broke into her trailer and woke her at gunpoint. She said she had previously had little to do with Boyette, who was now, according to her, forcing her to leave with him in the middle of the night. Just hours earlier, Billy Boyette had murdered two women in a motel room, fatally shooting them both.

What followed was a week-long manhunt and killing spree that left four women dead, Billy Boyette committing suicide, and Mary Rice arrested as his accomplice. Mary has always maintained that she was just another of Billy's victims—kidnapped and forced to accompany him on his crime spree.

The police, however, told a different story. Authorities believed Mary was a willing participant in Boyette’s crimes and subsequently charged her with murder and accessory after the fact. She was tried, convicted, and sentenced to life in prison plus 30 years.

This is her story, as told by her from her prison cell.

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Christopher Dunn has been fighting for his freedom for almost 34 years after a wrongful conviction. Recently, he finally obtained that freedom when a judge declared that no reasonable jury today, with the new evidence presented, would convict him.The judge moved to have Chris released from prison.

Unfortunately, the attorney general of Missouri had other plans. They filed a motion to block Chris's release, forcing him to spend another week behind bars before he was ultimately sent home to his wife and family.

However, it seems the fight is not yet over. Chris, his lovely wife Kira, and I sat down together to discuss the ongoing battle surrounding his case.

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Former British soldier Nick Dunn, one of the Chennai Six, joins me to recount his extraordinary ordeal of being wrongfully imprisoned in India. In this eye-opening interview, Nick takes us through the shocking events that led to his arrest, the relentless fight for justice, and the emotional rollercoaster of being separated from his family for years. This is a story of perseverance against all odds, shedding light on the human cost of legal battles abroad and the strength it takes to keep hope alive.

Get Nicks book here

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Former British soldier Nick Dunn, one of the Chennai Six, joins me to recount his extraordinary ordeal of being wrongfully imprisoned in India. In this eye-opening interview, Nick takes us through the shocking events that led to his arrest, the relentless fight for justice, and the emotional rollercoaster of being separated from his family for years. This is a story of perseverance against all odds, shedding light on the human cost of legal battles abroad and the strength it takes to keep hope alive.

Get Nicks book here

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