James Jordan, the father of the most famous basketball player on the planet, is found dead in a swamp in South Carolina resulting in a multi-state manhunt searching for his killer. Two weeks later, two teenagers, Daniel Green and Larry Demery, from Robeson County, North Carolina are identified as the prime suspects setting in motion one of the most infamous murder cases in US history.

As it is revealed that James Jordan was killed in Robeson County, North Carolina, we look into the dark history of this rural area on the southern border of the state, one filled with crime, racial injustice and corruption in law enforcement under the leadership of Sheriff Hubert Stone, bringing into question everything we thought we knew about the case.

In his own words, Daniel Green tells us his story after being arrested for the murder of James Jordan. We look back at his life, as the prosecution and defense begin building their cases heading into the trial. While Daniel continues to declare his innocence of the crime, his best friend Larry Demery takes a plea deal and prepares to testify against him.

As Larry takes the stand, pinning the murder on Daniel, we delve into their long-standing friendship. After Demery’s testimony, it is now the defense’s chance to make their case, but Daniel is not provided with the proper defense he was due. Just as this seems to be the end, we find out that the jury did not hear all of the evidence and one piece of information brings the entire case into doubt.

Daniel and Larry begin their prison sentences as Daniel continues to maintain his innocence. Over the course of 20 years Daniel continues to fight for his freedom in vain until he finds an advocate in Christine Mumma, leader of the North Carolina Center for Actual Innocence, who re-evaluates the case in an effort to receive a new hearing from the courts.