In 1994, Teina Pora was found guilty of the rape and murder of Susan Burdett. He spent 22 years behind bars despite physical evidence implicating someone else, and concerns over the reliability of Pora's confession. In this Māori Television documentary, director Michael Bennett examines the case against Pora, and private investigator Tim McKinnel's belief in his innocence. Included is footage from Pora’s original police interview, and a visit where he fails to identify Burdett’s house. In 2015 the Privy Council quashed Pora's conviction
If you’ve committed a fairly heinous crime, you shouldn’t have any difficulty identifying the house where you’ve done that.– Private investigator Tim McKinnel
Blueskin Films
Blueskin Films
Made with funding from NZ On Air
Opening theme composed and performed by Tihema Bennett
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