Conviction returns to Netflix – and our fight for justice continues
(Posted on 23/12/25)
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Both Conviction: Murder at the Station and Conviction: Murder in Suburbia — featuring Inside Justice’s founder Louise Shorter and members of our pro bono Advisory Panel — are now available to stream on Netflix.
These acclaimed documentaries offer a rare, behind-the-scenes look at how Inside Justice investigates possible miscarriages of justice — work that requires patience, skill, and extraordinary commitment. What viewers may not realise is that, years later, some of those featured remain imprisoned, and our team continues to pursue the truth on their behalf.
The case of Roger Kearney
One such case is that of Roger Kearney, who was convicted in 2010 of murdering his lover, Paula Poolton, after her body was found in the boot of her car. The prosecution alleged a high level of interaction between victim and attacker — yet no forensic evidence was found to incriminate Roger. He has always maintained his innocence.
In 2016, the work of Inside Justice’s Advisory Panel investigating Roger’s case was filmed by the BBC for Conviction: Murder at the Station, which remains available to watch on Netflix.
Since then, Inside Justice’s experts have continued to scrutinise the case, applying the latest forensic science and legal analysis. Today, cutting-edge forensic techniques could be used to help identify the true perpetrator, but Hampshire Constabulary has lost, destroyed, or contaminated key exhibits, contrary to statutory guidance. As a result, Roger has been denied the opportunity to prove his innocence.
CCTV footage that still exists could provide important new insight, yet Hampshire Constabulary has repeatedly refused Inside Justice access to this material.
Inside Justice’s Deputy Chair and forensic expert, Dr Ann Priston, who features in the Netflix documentary, has been closely involved in examining the case. She commented:
“Roger Kearney’s case should have been referred to the Court of Appeal many years ago when the flaws in the interpretation of some of the scientific evidence were clearly pointed out to the CCRC.”
As we reach a critical stage in our dialogue with the Criminal Cases Review Commission, we are encouraged by the appointment of its new Interim Chair and look forward to building a closer, more collaborative partnership — one that ensures the best possible understanding and use of scientific evidence in all potential miscarriage of justice cases.
The road to justice
Achieving a positive outcome in any case of this nature is a painstaking and expensive process, often taking years or even decades. Each application to Inside Justice undergoes rigorous triage and scoping before a case is accepted for reinvestigation. From there, our team commissions specialist forensic testing, reinterprets complex data, and consults leading legal and scientific experts. Every stage requires time, tenacity, and funding — but also access, transparency, and cooperation from state agencies.
Inside Justice receives no government funding. Our small staff team handles around 1,000 applications a year, supported by volunteer experts whose freely given time and expertise are worth over half a million pounds annually.
The fight for justice continues — not only in the courts and laboratories, but in the long process of persuading institutions to confront uncomfortable truths.
If you watch or rewatch the Conviction documentaries, we hope they remind you why your support matters. Every donation helps us keep doing this vital work: examining the evidence, challenging flawed science, and seeking justice for those who have nowhere else to turn.
