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In 1932, a cop is killed and Frank Wiecek sentenced to life. Eleven years later, a newspaper ad by Frank's mother leads Chicago reporter P.J. McNeal to look into the case. For some time, McNeal continues to believe Frank guilty. But when he starts to change his mind, he meets increased resistance from authorities unwilling to be proved wrong.
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A determined reporter digs into a cold case, facing down institutional resistance. It's a classic, gritty procedural that feels authentic to its era, exploring the slow grind of seeking truth against a backdrop of urban decay and systemic corruption.
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